Plumbing Pitfalls That Can Collapse a Home Sale

Some problems are easy to spot. Peeling paint. Cracked driveways. A broken step on the front porch. But few things have the power to kill a real estate deal faster and with less warning than plumbing pitfalls. A house can check every box on a buyer’s wish list, only to unravel during inspection due to an aging sewer line or a water heater on its last breath. And sellers often have no idea anything’s wrong until the deal starts slipping away.

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Buyers evaluate every aspect of a home when considering a purchase. Plumbing pitfalls rank near the top of the list of problems that buyers don’t want.
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4 Hidden Dangers of a Damp Home

A home should be a place of safety, comfort, and health. When excess moisture becomes part of the environment, it can quietly create a range of problems that affect both the structure of the home and the health of those living inside. While this may seem like a minor inconvenience there are significant hidden dangers of a damp home that have a long-term impact—far more serious than a few spots of mildew. Let’s learn more.

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It may not seem like a big deal but the hidden dangers of a damp home all come from simple water. | Photo: Microsoft Stock Images
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