another solution. Luckily, the seller’s real estate agent referred her to another lender and was able to help her to obtain another loan (although at higher interest) much more quickly. It turned out the first lender was a scammer.
HOME-BUYER PLAGUES
Although a home inspector passed Justin’s and Kate’s home, he missed some problems. For instance, the previous homeowner supposedly installed and tested the sump pump in the basement, but it failed shortly after moving in and caused flooding. The basement was starting to get mold, and there was no caulking around the windows to keep the moisture out. It ended up costing the couple several thousands of dollars to remediate and improve the property for water issues. A home inspector should have been able to see the signs of water damage and mold but sometimes thing are not obvious or get worse between inspection and purchase. Scary stories are real and happen every day. It's important to have good guidance from your real estate agent and the service providers she/he uses and trusts.
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