Hi, Guest
09-11-2006, 03:06 PM
OAC_Sparky,Sep 11 2006, 12:33 AM Wrote:DO NOT get an inspection from an inspector that is "recommended" by a realtor (yours or theirs).x2 - check out Ontario Home Inspectors Association
OAC_Sparky,Sep 11 2006, 12:33 AM Wrote:Also, don't be overly impressed with new kitchen cabinets or a bathroom reno ... sellers use to draw attention away from more pressing issues.Good point not to be distracted ... but bear in mind that a basic kitchen or bathroom reno can easily cost $25-40K ... and a crappy kitchen can make life in the "new" house not so nice.
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When buying an older house it's usually easier to build the cost of a new kitchen into the mortgage (ie: previous owners did it) - rather than save for it or finance it outside the mortgage - not to mention the hassles and disruption of renovating a kitchen while living in the house. For most people buying an older house, a recently reno'd kitchen (assuming it's well done) is usually a big positive.
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