Research Permit History
A home that looks good, even if almost new, could still have serious problems. In addition to inspections, there is a simple thing buyers can do to avoid nasty surprises — check its permit history at the city or county. Although it is a good idea for a buyer to do so soon after his offer is accepted, this common sense action is rarely taken. The investment of an hour or two in research can yield invaluable information about the desirability of a particular property.
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