their dream home.
That’s why I always recommend my clients have the plumbing in their future homes inspected by a professional plumber — in addition to a traditional inspection — before they finalize the deal.
Pool Worries, Be Gone!
When you decided to buy a home with a pool, I’m guessing your first thought wasn’t, “This is going to be a lot of work!” If you’ve never owned a pool before, you may not realize how much time and energy can go into maintaining it. Of course, the last thing you want to do is worry about pool issues when you’ve just finished moving into a new home. But there are a few things you may want to remediate before you dive in. Consider the following: • Is your pool clean? If it’s an above-ground pool, are the parts rusting and liner showing signs of wear and tear? If it’s an in-ground pool, are the cement, tile and grout spotless? • Are there any broken parts or leaks? Does it have broken tiles or cracked cement? • Is it fenced in? You may run into zoning code issues if you don’t have a proper fence installed. • Is it low on water? You’re better off handling any potential issues early on, rather than scrambling to fix them when they become major, costly problems. 126
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