If you are in the market for a new home, you probably shudder every time you think about the possibility of purchasing a property with a termite infestation. After all, termites can quickly devastate a structure. If you do not spot the problem early, you may be in...
What first-time buyers should know about inspections
Most first-time home buyers are busy thinking about what they want their house to look like rather than fixating on potential problems like termites. However, this is a very real issue that can affect the buyer's quality of life. Most home buyers will learn about the...
Should you have a termite inspection done?
Termite activity in Alabama is not an unusual occurrence, so it is important for homebuyers and prospective property buyers in the area to keep this in mind when trying to pick up new property. Having a termite inspection done can feel like an unnecessary expense in...
Rescission may be a remedy for undisclosed termite damage
Sellers are legally required to disclose certain information about the real estate they are trying to sell. In Alabama, sellers must disclose any defects that impact health or safety. They must also disclose any defects that you ask about. If you ask about termite...
What can you find in a home’s repair history?
When you come across a home that perfectly suits what you were looking for, you may feel tempted to buy it right away. However, you need to know the property's history before you fully commit, including whether or not it had a history of termite problems. Sellers...
What kind of termites does your home have?
You thought you and your family found the home of your dreams, only now it seems you moved into a nightmare property. Not only did the seller not disclose termite damage, but you also noticed signs of a termite infestation. Perhaps the termite company did not do a...
How can you identify termite damage in your home?
Termite damage in your home may seem like nothing more than a nuisance at first. However, if ignored, the problem could worsen and potentially compromise the integrity of the structure. Knowing how to identify termite damage can help you act promptly if you notice...
How can termites impact your life?
Termites can wreak havoc on your home and impact your life in many ways. Knowing just how serious of an issue these pests are can help you prepare for what lies ahead. If your termite encounter is the doing of a deceptive seller, you may feel shocked and saddened as...
Open-market sales and cash sales and termite damage
Pest control is a major issue in homes across the United States. In fact, estimates state that termite damage alone costs more than five billion dollars annually. If the owner of a home does not catch and rectify termite damage quickly, damages can amount...
Why you should pay attention to home repair history
It is natural to feel excited when you find a house that fits your image of what you want your new home to be. But before you follow through with buying the home, you should know whether the property has ever had a termite problem. Ideally, your seller would disclose...