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What to Do If The Home You’re Buying has Defective Drywall

Lamacchia Realty

Between the years 2004-2008, large shipments of drywall were imported to the United States from overseas. So, if you’re purchasing a home that was built after August of 2004, it’s best to check with the seller and their agent about the drywall. What Exactly is Defective Drywall?

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What to Do If a Home You’re Looking to Buy has Defective Drywall

Lamacchia Realty

This defective drywall was imported mostly between 2004-2008. So, if you’re purchasing a home that was built after August of 2004, it’s best to check with the seller and their agent about the drywall. The best way to protect yourself as a buyer is by having an inspection. What Should Buyers do if Defective Drywall is Found?

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New Construction Homes Rise to All-Time High, The Housing Market Has Doubled in the Last Decade, and More Appraisal News

McKissock

“ For reference, the market hit the $10 trillion mark in 1994, the $20 trillion mark in 2004, and $30 trillion in July 2017.” Sign up for the next webinar training session, Desktop Property Inspections with RemoteVal on Monday, February 28, 2022. . “ According to Zillow , the housing market gained $6.9 3 , or Mar.

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Appraisers and Property Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

The home’s kitchen and one of the bathrooms were remodeled in 2004. There have been many times there were homeowners that were hostile toward me because they were unaware that I was black, until I showed up for the inspection. I would always finish the inspection and never be rude to them.

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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales. Fee Appraisers will be gone in 5 years being relegated to measuring houses, property inspection, and basic condition reporting. Be a part of the profession blamed for the collapse of the savings and loan industry.

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Appraiser Scam – Be Careful!

Appraisal Today

He requested that I inspect the property 1/5/2023 as the inspector would be there at the same time. Custom-built in 2004, the 50,275-square-foot mountain spread sits on 75 acres just west of Denver. Also my daughter’s boyfriend, a West Point graduate, was visiting at the time and he also thought it was odd too.