Rant: I started checking the attic in every house I look at

Found major mold issues in two places that the sellers didn't mention. It totally changed my offer strategy. What small checks do you make that have big payoffs?

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the_cora6mo ago

Did you check the crawl space too? That's another spot where problems can hide.

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charlesm816mo ago

Crawl spaces can really hide issues, like what happened to my friend. He avoided checking his for ages and ended up with a termite infestation. Took months and a lot of money to sort it out.

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richard6696mo ago

Yeah that termite story hits home. I learned the hard way too. Now I just grab a flashlight and check mine every few months. Look at the wood joists for soft spots, check the vapor barrier for tears. Takes five minutes but saves so much headache later.

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