Unable to handle home maintenance

Unable to handle home maintenance

When I purchased my home in the Jacksonville, Florida, area, I had no experience with ownership. In the past, I had always rented apartments. If I needed repairs, I simply contacted the landlord or maintenance department. Regular upkeep, lawn care and all the necessary tasks were taken care of without any effort, expense or worry. I spent three months touring properties for sale before falling in love with an older home right along the St. Johns River. The house and surrounding property were much more than I needed. However, I couldn’t resist the wide front porch, big window, giant back deck and terraced gardens. I was delighted by the cobblestone driveway, intricate roofline and hardwood floors. Once I moved in, I discovered that the heating and cooling costs were astronomical. I couldn’t afford to keep the home perfectly comfortable. The summer humidity caused much of the woodwork to warp and resulted in mold and mildew growth. The roof leaked and led to water stains on the ceilings and crumbling walls. I couldn’t keep up with the landscaping and the gardens gradually became overrun with weeds. It was upsetting to watch the house and property steadily decline. I simply could manage the endless and extensive maintenance tasks. When anything broke, I couldn’t afford to repair it. I realized that the home was quickly losing value. A home inspection revealed a long list of requirements. I was informed that the HVAC, septic and electrical panel wouldn’t pass building codes. I also learned that the house needed a new roof. Rather than list the property through conventional methods, I decided to go with a cash home buyer. This allowed me to skip inspections, repairs, realtor fees and huge closing costs. I was able to unload the property quickly and get a fair price.

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