Outlined below is a listing of key questions that one should address when purchasing a new home...whether it is a detached home, a townhome, a semi or a condominium.  Take a moment and review the list so you are prepared when you are in the process of looking at new homes. Use this as a checklist during your search in Georgetown,  Acton, Erin, Halton Hills, Norval, Ballinafad, Hillsburg, Rockwood, Guelph or anywhere.

• What are the prices of the homes that have sold in this area within the last year?
• What is the neighbourhood like? 
• Are there features or amenities in the area that could affect the property value in the future?
• What are the property taxes on the home?
• How far do we have to travel for work?
• How far do the children have to go to get to school?
• Are we close to shopping? What kind of shopping?
• Are we close to recreational facilities?
• What are the utility costs?
• How old is the furnace?
• How old is the air conditioning system?
• How old is the roof?
• How old are the windows?
• Have there been any home repairs or upgrades completed in the last 1-2 years?
• Is there a Home Inspection Report...either a pre-listing report completed by the current sellers or the one they had done when they bought the home? 
• Is there an up-to-date survey?
• Are there any easements or encroachments on the property?
• Are there any drainage problems that occur in spring or after heavy rainfalls?
• Is there any sign of moisture or mold in the house?
• Is there any efflorescence in the basement?
• Are there any structural cracks evident anywhere in the home?

These questions are not meant to take the place of a Home Inspection.  They simply are designed to get you thinking and looking at the home with objective eyes.

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    Deborah Gilmore...Your Trusted Source For Anything Real Estate!