What Does it Mean If a House Isn’t ‘Up to Code’?
Many homeowners, reeling after a year locked away at home thanks to COVID-19, are wondering how they can make the most of things now. What can people do to make some gains after a year of financial hardships? Thankfully, they don’t have to look far, as the housing market is primed for sellers to take advantage. But what if your house isn’t up to code?
Because the housing market is so hot right now, people who weren’t considering a sale are definitely thinking about it now. According to HomeLight’s Spring 2021 survey, 97% of real estate agents would dub the market a seller’s market, while 93% of agents say home prices are on the rise in the market.
You really couldn’t find a better time to sell your home. Due to the high demand and low inventory, there’s not much that can get in a homeowner’s way thanks. Well, not much, except code violations, of course.
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