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7 Red Flags that Homebuyers Should Look For

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When buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks , it's important to view potential homes with a realistic mindset. In order to make a smart buy, don't base your decision on your emotions. Think realistically of all the potential maintenance expenses that could arise after the purchase. To better help you make a good choice when considering a home, we've come up with a list of 7 red flags to keep an eye out for before buying a home. 1. Roof Well-maintained roofs can last up to 30 years with very little problems. But as a buyer, until you have the roof inspected, you're not going to know the true condition of the roof just by glancing. The last thing you want to do is buy a home and find out shortly after that you have to spend thousands of dollars replacing the roof. Ask the seller how old the roof is, and inspect the gutters to make sure the drainage systems are in good working order. Get a roofer to do an inspection, either before making an offer or during the conti...

Why Do You Need A Home Inspection?

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Would you... Purchase a vehicle without taking it for a test drive? Buy an expensive dress or suit without trying it on? Purchase a boat without making sure everything worked? Most of us would answer "no" to every single one of these questions. Most people tend to be fairly cautious with big purchases, and rightly so. When there are so many dollars at stake, it's important to make sure that you know exactly what you're getting and that you know it will work well for its intended purposes. Buying a home at the Lake of the Ozarks is the same way; you should not buy a home without first getting a professional home inspection. The inspection report will give you important insight on the current working conditions of everything in the home. A Home Inspection Will Examine Every Part Of The Home A professional, high-quality home inspection will carefully examine every single part of the home for sale at the Lake of the Ozarks , both interior and exterior. ...