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What  to  Look  for  When  Hun/ng  for  Your  Home  

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Searching  for  a  new  home  is  quite  the  undertaking.  There  is  a  laundry  list  of  things  to  keep  in  mind  when  viewing  a  poten/al  new  house  

(laundry  room  included).  

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Frequently  you  are  looking  at  several  homes  in  a  single  day  and  the  

process  can  be  overwhelming  to  say  the  lease.  

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Here  is  a  list  of  several  expensive  facets  of  a  home  to  pay  extra  

aEen/on  to:  

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Basement  

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The  extra  storage  and  living  space  that  a  basement  can  provide  are  aErac/ve,  but  the  risk  of  flooding  

should  give  you  pause.  

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When  looking  in  the  basement  check  for  signs  of  water  damage  and  

inquiry  about  previous  floods.  

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Also,  many  houses  have  system  for  removing  water  already  installed.  

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Roof  

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The  roof  can  be  an  extremely  expensive  feature  of  a  house  to  do  

maintenance  on.  

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Check  the  roof  thoroughly  before  buying.  

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Head  to  aMc  and  see  if  you  can  spot  any  signs  of  water  damage  or  if  any  

light  is  coming  through.  

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Pay  aEen/on  to  skylights,  as  well.  

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You  should  be  able  to  spot  signs  of  leakage  rela/vely  easily.  

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On  the  exterior,  search  the  roof  for  any  cracked  or  missing  shingles.  

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Bathrooms  

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Bathrooms  are  amongst  the  most  expensive  areas  to  renovate  in  a  

home,  so  you  will  want  to  make  sure  that  the  WCs  in  your  poten/al  new  home  are  up  to  your  standard.  

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Check  all  the  fixtures  and  the  plumbing  for  signs  of  leakage  or  any  

damage  caused  by  water.  

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Kitchen  

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For  many,  the  kitchen  is  the  heart  of  the  home,  so  you  want  to  take  extra  care  to  inspect  the  kitchen  before  

commiMng  to  a  house.  

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It  is  also  the  most  expensive  area  to  renovate  —  over  the  pass  5  years,  the  average  cost  of  remodeling  a  kitchen  rose  to  $28,030.The  most  expensive  features  to  replace  are  the  floors,  cabinets,  appliances  and  

counters.  

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The  newer  the  appliances,  the  more  efficient  they  will  be  and  the  less  you  may  have  to  spend  on  repairs.  

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Hard  wood  cabinets,  hard  countertops  and  hard  wood  floors  will  all  last  longer  than  their  more  

flimsy  counterparts.  

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Make  sure  the  kitchen  is  quality  and  up  to  your  living  standards.  

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We  are  barely  cracking  the  surface  when  it  comes  to  checking  out  poten/al  new  

homes.  

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The  above  /ps  are  only  for  the  actually  home  itself  and  don’t  begin  to  discuss  the  importance  of  geMng  to  know  neighborhood  

you  may  move  to.  

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But  we  have  to  start  somewhere!  The  biggest  advantage  you  can  have  is  a  real  estate  agent  who  is  

invested  in  your  happiness.  

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If  you  are  searching  for  a  home  in  the  Queens  or  Long  Island  areas  of  New  York,  Neal  Elbaum  is  your  

man.  

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Neal  is  a  passionate  and  detail  oriented.  

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Work  with  Neal  Elbaum  and  you  won’t  be  disappointed.  


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