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Should I buy a fixer-upper with big problems?
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Fixer-uppers have an allure that is undeniable. The combination of heartache and reward that comes with repairing a house that's a mess can be truly gratifying. Or it can be overwhelming.
To help you decide if that fixer-upper is right for you, we have assembled a list of links below to our articles about many of the major defects that a fixer-upper can have, along with strategies for evaluating and fixing them. But first we suggest you read Should I buy a fixer-upper? and Fixer-upper or money pit? How to tell the difference. to get a sense of the multiple issues to consider when tackling one.
• Should I buy a house with structural problems?
• Should I buy a house with mold?
• Should I buy a house with fire damage?
• Should I buy a house that has hurricane flood damage?
• Is it safe to buy a house with sinkhole foundation repair?
• What are the warning signs of a sinkhole?
• Should I buy a house near a sinkhole?
• Should I buy a house that needs a new roof?
• Should I buy a house with strong cigarette odor?
• Should I buy a house with a fuse panel/box?
• Can a pool with green, cloudy water be inspected?
• Should I buy a house with an old inground pool?
• Should I buy a house that is a former marijuana grow house?
• Should I buy a house with a high radon level?
• Should I buy a house with galvanized steel water pipes?
• Should I buy a house with asbestos siding?
• Should I buy a house that has had foundation repair?
• How do I recognize serious structural problems in a house?
• How do I recognize structural problems in a retaining wall?
• How can I avoid buying a house with clay soil heaving foundation problems?
• Should I buy a house that has been remodeled/renovated without building permits or has open permits?
• Should I buy a house with sloping floors?
• Should I buy a house with double-pane insulated glass windows that are clouded?
• Should I buy a house with bouncy, spongy, or squeaky floors?
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