Mix up your search for condos once in a while; if you’re used to looking at units during a sunny day, visit them while it’s raining to see how sound they really are.
The month of June normally signifies the official start of the rainy season, which means that homeowners will once again be scrambling to protect their homes from getting flooded. The lucky ones don’t have to suffer through seeing their houses covered in water and muck because of their elevated location prevents flood from coming in. Regrettably, there are people who can only look on from where they are standing to stay dry, as a deluge of rain water comes into their homes.
House owners are not the only ones at risk; condo owners can face the same dilemma. If they had purchased a unit without researching on how high or how low the building’s land area is, some of the problems they stand to face are a flooded lobby and basement, as well as a deteriorating foundation. Should you be in the market for a condo for sale, you can follow these tips for finding out if the area where the condo building is in replicates Atlantis after a downpour.
· If you feel that the developer of the condo is underestimating the tendency of the area to flood, go directly to some of the people in the complex and those in businesses surrounding it. In addition, look for stains of water levels as well as sandbags outside of houses and buildings; they’re signs that your developer is hiding something about the area.
· Find out if there is a body of water like a river near the building, and its tendency to spill over when it rains. You can talk to residents in the neighborhood or, if you’re brave enough, you can take a dive, er, drive while it’s raining.
· If the condo’s walls are leaking and producing moisture while it’s raining, it’s not a horror film in production; even worse, it’s possible that the builders of the condominium didn’t construct the walls properly or didn’t waterproof them, so expect the occasional indoor rain shower.
· In the event of a heavy rainfall, make sure that you look closely at the access roads that surround the complex. Getting a condo in a building on high ground won’t be much of a consolation if the roads that you take to get there always get submerged in a flood.
You won’t be able to tell if these will happen to the condos you see during sun-filled days, so it would be better to wait for a rain to fall and then go the showing.
Staying Safe in Your Apartment
If you’re still in the process of looking for an apartment, make security one of your priorities, and be sure to let the landlord know any safety issues you may have about his apartment. While renting a unit, don’t be a victim to anyone; always pay attention to the things that you’re doing and keep an eye out for anything and anyone shady around your apartment.
Relocating With Your Children
Taking these suggestions to heart will help make sure that they won’t dread moving away and will look forward to it instead.
Assessing a Buyer’s Purchase Offer
Homeowners who put their houses up for sale before know all too well that you shouldn’t expect to get exactly the amount that you put on your property. With this in mind, some sellers might settle for a buyer’s offer even if it’s less than what they want, particularly if their home has been in the market for a long time.
