Buying a Vacant Home

Recently MSN.com featured an article on the pros and cons of purchasing vacant homes and whether or not they’re good to move into. The Jacksonville movers bring you the highlights. First, a home can be vacant due to a number of reasons from a marriage gone bad to a job relocation or simply a bank foreclosure because of missed mortgage payments. Vacant homes can be problematic at times because they can have a wide range of problems due to neglect and deferred maintenance and upkeep of the house, not to mention vandalism if it has been vacant for a long time. Problems can include broken windows, broken water pipes, stolen electrical wiring, damaged appliances, mold and more. The local Jacksonville moving specialists learnt that according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 2.2 million homes for sale were vacant in 2008, which is double the number compared to the year 2000. If you find a great bargain price for a vacant home in a neighborhood you like and feel comfortable with maybe purchasing it, hire a professional and reputable home inspector that will prepare a report on the home’s condition. Have them insect the house thoroughly, check everything from plumbing, electric, heating and cooling system and everything in between.