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Important observations when shopping for your new home
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In and around the property:
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Look at the floors – do they need cleaning? Replacement?
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How is the paint on the walls – if necessary, are you willing to repaint when you move in?
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What is the composition of the siding on the house? What condition is it in? Do you know how to
maintain the siding?
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What is the condition of the landscaping? How much lawn is there to cut? Do you look forward to
gardening?
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Are any windows fogged? Are there storm windows and screens? Are the windows double paned?
Do you know what that means?
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What is the age of the systems in the house and will they need to be replaced in the near future?
Expected life spans: Cost to replace: Need to save per
annum
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HVAC 20 years $ 5,000 $ 250
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Furnace 20 years 1,000 50
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Water Heater 10 years 550 55
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Roof 17 years 3,000 176
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Dishwasher 15 years 500 33
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Range 20 years 750 38
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Garbage Disposal 15 years 200 13
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Refrigerator 20 years 1,000 50
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Paint Exterior 6 years 3,000 500
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Paint Interior 8 years 2,000 250
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Carpet & Vinyl 15 years 5,000 333
Per Annum: $1,698
Mont
hly Average 142
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