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Think youve found your dream home?
Those Little Electrical Issues
You know that one switch that doesnt work?
Or the outlet that sparks sometimes?
Not so little after all.
Old wiring poses a danger to the homeowners safety, Palm Paradise warned.
Translation: Youll be ripping out walls and spending big bucks to fix it.
That $5,000 repair could turn into a $25,000 replacement faster than you think.
The Water That Wont Go Away
Bad drainage isnt just about puddles in your yard.
It can turn your basement into a swimming pool and your walls into a mold farm.
Drainage issues are rarely confined to one property, the experts noted.
Say hello to neighbor drama.
The Plant That Eats Houses
Japanese knotweed sounds exotic but its actually a nightmare.
Look for bamboo-like stems with heart-shaped leaves then trigger the other way.
Those Fun-Killing Zoning Laws
Think youll just add that dream deck or home office?
Check the zoning laws first.
Some areas wont let you cut down trees or make changes to your property.
Nothing like finding this out after youve already bought the place.
Those weekend parties next door or that sketchy corner store?
They wont show up on the listing.
And with climate change?
Areas that never flooded before are suddenly underwater.
Pro tip: Ask the neighbors, Palm Paradise said.
They know the real deal.
Some HOAs protect property values others just protect power trips.
Check those rules before you buy.
The Unwanted Roommates
Bug infestations arent just gross theyre expensive to fix and can cause serious damage.
Worse still, youll never be quite sure if theyre really gone… Palm Paradise warned.
Check behind appliances and in attics thats where sellers give a shot to hide the evidence.
Better to spend a few hundred on inspections now than thousands on surprises later.
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