Buying a House? Pests Not Included
Most homebuyers have a laundry list of ?must-have? items before signing on the dotted line, ranging from hardwood floors to stainless steel appliances to open floorplans. But there?s one thing they don?t want in a new house: pests. And for good reason. According to Cindy Mannes, vice president of public affairs for the National Pest […]The post Buying a House… Pests Not Included appeared first on Freshome.com.
Most homebuyers have a laundry list of ?must-have? items before signing on the dotted line, ranging from hardwood floors to stainless steel appliances to open floorplans. But there?s one thing they don?t want in a new house: pests.And for good reason. According to Cindy Mannes, vice president of public affairs for the National Pest Management Association, ?Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage each year ? a cost that is typically not covered by homeowners? insurance.?Pests aren’t just unsightly; they also cause costly property damage. Image: DeForest ArchitectsThese particular insects are insidious ? Mannes tells Freshome that termites chew through wood, flooring and wallpaper without being detected by the human eye. ?Termites are known as ?silent destroyers? because they can compromise the structural stability of a home without anyone even knowing until the damage is severe,? she explains.However, termites aren?t the only pests that potential buyers should be concerned about. We?ve got some tips on which insects and critters to look ...
Most homebuyers have a laundry list of ?must-have? items before signing on the dotted line, ranging from hardwood floors to stainless steel appliances to open floorplans. But there?s one thing they don?t want in a new house: pests.And for good reason. According to Cindy Mannes, vice president of public affairs for the National Pest Management Association, ?Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage each year ? a cost that is typically not covered by homeowners? insurance.?Pests aren’t just unsightly; they also cause costly property damage. Image: DeForest ArchitectsThese particular insects are insidious ? Mannes tells Freshome that termites chew through wood, flooring and wallpaper without being detected by the human eye. ?Termites are known as ?silent destroyers? because they can compromise the structural stability of a home without anyone even knowing until the damage is severe,? she explains.However, termites aren?t the only pests that potential buyers should be concerned about. We?ve got some tips on which insects and critters to look ...
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