When you are buying...
When checking out a house, leave your emotions at home.If a house is poorly situated on its lot, flooding can occur under the house, which can seriously damage the home.
- In the basement, check for water stains on the foundation indicating flooding during rainy periods. If you find these, call in a soils engineer to confirm the problem and suggest solutions.
- Make sure and ask your REALTOR® whether or not your home is in the flood zone. Depending on the zoning, home insurance may become very pricey.
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