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I'd factor in how long you expect to be in the home. For example...there is lots of land in FV. If you plan on staying only 2 to 4 years, the supply will still be there and the demand is less so it may take longer to sell your house.
However, I prefer HS over FV and I prefer new over 10 year old home. I'm not a contractor so I can't say that a 10 year old home would be built better than a new home. Codes change. Seems like a new home would be better since it would have new windows (low E), new appliances (energy conservation), new hvac, etc.
Thanks for all of your replies.
The older homes in Holly Springs will require a lot of updates/repairs and we found evidence of previous water leaks in several spots in one. We are weighing that against the "desirable" location. Seems as if it has come down to indoor upgrades/repairs vs. having to start fresh with outdoor landscaping and being "further out" from RTP and being in an established neighborhood vs. possible new construction around you...
As prices go up in Holly springs, more people will buy in FV. Its a standard trend, I dont see a big difference in price between the two unless you get closer to Harnett.
If you exclude FV from your search, you will miss a home that is right up close to the FV limits which might be for you.
We've put a deposit on a 5yr old home in Fuquay-Varina near the Harnett Cty line. Home inspection has turned up water and some mold in crawlspace. We've been asked by owners to choose a repair/remediation company to do the work since we will be living there. Owners are paying for ALL repairs. Is dampness/mold/water a common proble in that area and how has it been addressed? We are seniors in NJ and don't know much about this particualar situation. Can anyone give us some insight???
water should "never" get into a crawl space, but it does for a variety of reasons, most all solvable. With water and the our higher humidity it seems (I am no scientist!) we seem to get more visible mold. Remember mold is everywhere outdoors.
One can only assume with you in NJ and the house here that you have an agent helping. They shouldn't have any problem finding you a crawlspace moisture/mold check vendor.
We've put a deposit on a 5yr old home in Fuquay-Varina near the Harnett Cty line. Home inspection has turned up water and some mold in crawlspace. We've been asked by owners to choose a repair/remediation company to do the work since we will be living there. Owners are paying for ALL repairs. Is dampness/mold/water a common proble in that area and how has it been addressed? We are seniors in NJ and don't know much about this particualar situation. Can anyone give us some insight???
I can give you all the free advice you want. I am a 3rd generation inspector and also own Crawlspace Tech, Inc. Humidity is a significant factor in the area for crawlspace moisture, mold, insulation damage and conditions conducive to wood destroying insects.
Humid air enters the foundation vents and condenses on surfaces with a low dew point such as ducts, plumbing lines, and insulation. The condensation elevates the moisture levels in the adjacent wood allowing naturally occurring fungal spores to grow. Typically, 100% vapor barrier coverage on the ground, sealing the vents, and installing a permanent dehumidifier to mechanically regulate the moisture is the cure. The fungal growth can be cleaned per EPA recommendations with Palmolive and water in a spray bottle. You then fog the crawlspace with a fungicide to kill any remaining airborne or surface spores. The moisture controls prevent it from returning permanently.
Feel free to message me with direct questions, or for a quicker response email me at a1houseinspectors@gmail.com
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