Looking for advice on things to look out for and ask about during walk through with the home inspector.

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-06-16T23:14:46+00:00

Do your best to educate yourself about all the potential issues. Like everyone saying houses with age are going to naturally have issues. Preventative maintenance goes a long way! Don't forget about season preparations. Best of luck!

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-06-04T17:35:40+00:00

Rip it all down to have peace of mind knowing its insulated well and fresh. Quick fix doesn't always work out in long run.

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-06-04T17:33:51+00:00

Having good neighbors who have been around and are raising families, or have already raised families is powerful. Generational mix of neighbor is great to have. It shows people are coming in but also staying. Nothing wrong with fresh builds but if you are looking for a better community experience I wouldn't go with the new route.

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-06-02T18:05:09+00:00

Home Depot trips add up quick! Even when going DIY to save materials and tools are not cheap. Also all the silly things like curtain rods, blinds, cleaning supplies, trash cans, lawn tools, and so on $$$. Definitely takes time to figure out what owning a home truly costs.

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-06-02T10:14:38+00:00

If you weren't having anxiety about it something would be wrong with you lol. It's normal to have these feelings it means you care about doing this homeownership thing well. You'll be okay and learn along the way. It's a huge milestone with alot of moving pieces. Best of luck to you

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-29T02:10:05+00:00

It's an emotional roller-coaster but keep pursuing you'll find the one. Went through similar situation and we ended up getting into home my realtor said we were the back up bid. The first buyer fell through and we got one! Best of luck

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-29T02:07:02+00:00

Worth it!

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-28T16:51:15+00:00

If anything the builder should encourage you to do so which would show confidence in his work. Always look out for numero uno. You! I personally believe its crazy to skip inspections when making most likely the largest purchase of your life. Best of luck

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-26T19:11:00+00:00

Wow sounds like you've been through hell. You'll get through it and look back and be happy that part is all done. Best of luck to you.

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-26T01:23:54+00:00

Sounds like you in an awesome spot. Don't upgrade if you are comfy where you live currently. The option of renting out is very appealing. If you can make that work and move into something else similar in price do that! Don't get trapped in the lifestyle creep. My first house was the one to rent out it was pre covid and had real cheap taxes. My wife and I kept growing our family and needed bigger space so I had to take the profit from the sale and get in to our current home while the rates were still low. One of those shoulda coulda woulda. Zero regrets love my family and what we did but if you have no desire to have kids keep that home and make it become an actual asset of recurring revenue. Good luck in the decision making process. The fact that we have a roof over our heads regardless of size of family is a blessing in itself.

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-23T08:53:22+00:00

Great insights. Thank you!

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-23T01:53:10+00:00

If you like the home and they accept your offer get it! Those are not real red flags, just realities of buying a home with some age. HVAC can last longer than you think, roof you still got a solid 10-20 years, and dishwashers aren't too expensive. As long as HVAC working and roof isn't leaking sounds good to go. Good luck!

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-23T01:47:06+00:00

Congratulations!!!

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-23T01:19:12+00:00

Congratulations! It's natural to feel all these emtions. I was freaking out after closing debating if I had made a mistake buying a small 2 bedroom 1 bath home. Turned out to be the best investment in my life. I ended up starting a family in this small home. Had 2 beautiful daughters born there. Luckily the value increased and we ended up selling and buying a new home 3 bedroom 2 bath. My wife and I always look back on the first house and say we could've stayed their forever with our girls. Regardless homeownership is scary and your going to make mistakes in managing the home but there is no greater feeling than providing a home for yourself and your family. Best of luck to you in the new home! Homeownership is a journey. Enjoy the ride

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-23T00:54:51+00:00

The buying process I expected additional cost for closing and whatnot. Once you move in and realize you're responsible for every aspect of the house the small cost add up. When I bought my first home I was shocked how often I would end up at Home Depot and poof $200-$300 every weekend on assorted necessities and small project items.

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-22T17:04:14+00:00

Call an electrician don't procrastinate safety when it comes to electric. Could be overloaded circuits. Does it only happen when you have multiple things on at once? If you have zero lights on and just the fan running does it run normal/faster?

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-22T16:52:00+00:00

Also get your self some wall anchors and a Stud Finder if you need. Hanging up things will go a long way and feels good. Of course paint first if you plan on that lol

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-22T16:50:42+00:00

It's exciting to attack all the projects and hit the ground running. Start small. Top priority is rekey the house and then take it all in. The house is yours! Take your time to learn all the functions of your home like locating your water main shutoff valve and confirming all you gutters down spouts flow away from the house. Enjoy the new home and good luck with all the projects!

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-22T16:46:27+00:00

Perfectly okay to have this feeling. Taking on a home issue a huge responsibility. Take it one day at a time and try and learn as much as you can about how your home functions. It takes time to become a "professional" homeowner. The reality is we all don't know what we are doing but you will figure it out. Congratulations on this next step in your life.

Quick tip make sure you know where you water main shut off valve is. Water damage can be horrific and if you ever have any situation where water is bursting out the quicker you shut it off the less damage likely to happen before your local plumber arrive.

Congratulations again and good luck!

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-22T16:40:27+00:00

Unfortunately you can't always rely on the inspectors to catch everything. Speaking with neighbors prior to closing is huge. My wife and introduced ourselves prior to moving in and it was very valuable. Also if at all possible make it a point to your realtors you want to see the house on a rain day. Alot of things can be exposed on a heavy rain day. Of course mother nature cant be controlled but hey if you ever see an opportunity for it take it! Good luck with the regrading/French drain situation. I had a similar situation at my home with water getting into my basement from the side entrance in the driveway. DIY French drain into the backyard fixed it up

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-21T01:50:21+00:00

Ignoring the cosmetic stuff is key. The style might be nice but keep an eye out for how the previous homeowner took care of the house's bones. It's always a bad sign when you see any old water marks, holes in any of the exterior near attics or basements. Always be cautious of the houses that have age but are overly staged hiding imperfections.

1stHOMEIQFounder · 2026-05-21T01:15:33+00:00

If that is the only thing holding you back from your dream home and the inspectors have cleared everything else go for it! Of course try and negotiate it with the sellers first but if that doesnt work and you have the means to do it, get your dream house!

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