Homeowners/People who are looking to buy a home

miamimerger Posted: Apr 19, 2011 03:08 PM

Homeowners/People who are looking to buy a home

We look at a couple of houses every month or so just to see what's on the market, but we think we found one we might actually be interested in really learning more about. I know it's been asked before, but what kinds of questions should we ask?

AwaitingAugust Posted: Apr 19, 2011 03:10 PM

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you could ask how much their average LIPA and / or water bill (and any other bills) are.

are you speaking to the homeowners or to the Realtor?

miamimerger Posted: Apr 19, 2011 03:12 PM

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Posted by AwaitingAugust

you could ask how much their average LIPA and / or water bill (and any other bills) are.

are you speaking to the homeowners or to the Realtor?

Realtor. This is a house that we believe was bought in a foreclosure and the owner really transformed it to something truly fantastic. It doesn't look like anyone lives in it.

Rosalind_75 Posted: Apr 19, 2011 03:15 PM

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taxes

find out how the school district is/where they are ranked

CappyGirl Posted: Apr 19, 2011 03:18 PM

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You are oos, no?

Ask about the taxes, that could be a big expense. Fuel type / heating type. School district.

I'll keep thinking . . .

SummerBride10 Posted: Apr 19, 2011 03:19 PM

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I agree with Roz- taxes and S.D were very important to us!!
Try looking on the LIF home board- there are so many people on it that are very knowledgeable.

miamimerger Posted: Apr 19, 2011 03:21 PM

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Posted by CappyGirl

You are oos, no?

Ask about the taxes, that could be a big expense. Fuel type / heating type. School district.

I'll keep thinking . . .

Yup, I live in PA! The SD is excellent (best in the county I live in), and the taxes are also shockingly lower than I expected for the town. Heat type is forced air and it has Central AC, that's good, right?

Linzee636 Posted: Apr 19, 2011 03:23 PM

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You might want to ask about things like how old the roof is, or the oil burner (if the house has one), etc., so you know if you'll have to incur additional costs after you move in to replace anything.