Buying a Home: Key Questions to Ask

First Time Homebuyers: Don't Get Stuck with a Lemon!

What was the average energy bill for the year?
Energy bills can vary widely. Sometimes they are dependant on the square footage of the home while other times they are due to poor insulation. Asking this when looking at a home will help you predict whether you can afford to heat the place, when in places like Wisconsin the heat is on 9 months out of the year.

Are there any cracks in the foundation?
This seems like a no brainer but you’d be amazed at how many people attempt to temporarily patch cracks on their own. A professional basement repair service should be brought it to take care of foundation problems. Water in the basement is not something to mess with.

Also, be sure to check under rugs, turn on faucets, flush toilets and any other “regular” type of activity you might do when you are in the house. It’s best to find the problems up front to decide if you’d like to repair them. Finding many problems in the house after you sign the papers can feel very frustrating.