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My real estate agent just added to our adendum that he is installing a state of the art $3,000 water filtration system... I'm wondering if this is good or bad....
It is a dug well, but has been dug within the last 20 years.
depends...how much does it cost to maintain the system? How often do you have to maintain it?
I have a water softener, not a $3000 dollar system. My water is high in iron. The softener cost $300 to install and I have to replace the filters every 6 months.
From everything that I've read on your recent posts, it sounds like you might want to step back and re-evaluate your situation. New septic (even 50/50) is expensive. You also mentioned a 3K water filtration system (which will need to be maintained, at what cost?) If you are serious about barely being able to afford the price of the house, what happens when something unexpected comes along....
Also, I've seen you mention 'my real estate agent' more than once. Hopefully YOUR real estate agent is working for you and only you in this transaction (and not for the seller!) I'm late in arriving to this thread, but I don't consider it normal to be unable to drink your well water due to contamination...
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Originally Posted by 21mike
My real estate agent tells me that its normal for people who live on the water to not drink their well water due to contamination.... This sorta sounds ridiculous to me. What do you guys think?
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this would end up costing WAY too much, as it is I can barely afford the price of the house.
From everything that I've read on your recent posts, it sounds like you might want to step back and re-evaluate your situation. New septic (even 50/50) is expensive. You also mentioned a 3K water filtration system (which will need to be maintained, at what cost?) If you are serious about barely being able to afford the price of the house, what happens when something unexpected comes along....
Also, I've seen you mention 'my real estate agent' more than once. Hopefully YOUR real estate agent is working for you and only you in this transaction (and not for the seller!) I'm late in arriving to this thread, but I don't consider it normal to be unable to drink your well water due to contamination...
The real estate agent is the same man who is in charge of selling the house for the bank.
I know I am very weary of all these problems, but the fact is I am getting the house for about 60% of market value right now, as it is a forclosure and owned by Fanny Mae. The next door neighbor told me that "ray" (the man who previously owned the house) passed away less than 2 years ago. Appahrently he still owed money on the property, and the bank took over. Now the real estate agent is trying to sell it.
I wish I had someone who knew what they where doing who could help me.... Fact is, even if it does need a septic system, I'm getting the proptery and house for less than even the land is worth...
The real estate agent is the same man who is in charge of selling the house for the bank.
RUN the other way!
a good deal is not a good deal if you can't afford it and it sounds like this property has numerous problems....don't forget the cost of owning a home goes up every year. Rarely is there ever a drop in tax rates and as soon as you make improvements to the property, the taxes WILL go up.
My well is high in iron,magnese and hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell) fixed problem with 3 20 inch filter housing's.The filters are 0 micron sediment filter from well into 2 Carbon Block filter housing's,change sediment filter every 2 weeks,carbon block every other month.Water now very palitable,no stains,very clear.Bought these on ebay,buy carton at a time.Have shut off each side of filters,makes for easy servicing also water faucet for relieving pressure and for flushing after servicing.
My well is high in iron,magnese and hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg smell) fixed problem with 3 20 inch filter housing's.The filters are 0 micron sediment filter from well into 2 Carbon Block filter housing's,change sediment filter every 2 weeks,carbon block every other month.Water now very palitable,no stains,very clear.Bought these on ebay,buy carton at a time.Have shut off each side of filters,makes for easy servicing also water faucet for relieving pressure and for flushing after servicing.
how much does this cost ?
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Originally Posted by buck naked
choose a realtor that is working solely for the buyer and not for the seller AND the buyer.
Do you end up paying 2 commissions ?
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