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Old 03-28-2012, 12:11 PM
 
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Looking at a few investment type houses here in Ga. Came across one that states in the listing description, "uninsurable". My guess is mold, but can't that be remediated? What are some reaons that a property could not be insured? Zoning issues? Don't know. Thanks!!!!
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Old 03-28-2012, 02:20 PM
 
Location: Mostly in my head
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NOt up to code on something like electrical or plumbing? Unsafe conditions such as mold? Has already been condemned?
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Old 03-28-2012, 02:55 PM
 
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Termites. water damage. low lying area, previous storm or water/fire/wind damage.

Type of construction......such as in a hurricane or tornado prone area and not built to withstand the possible elements.

Or it could be just OLD and crappy.
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Old 03-28-2012, 06:15 PM
 
Location: DFW
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Uninsurable also means you can't get a loan. Lenders will require the home to be insured.
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Old 03-28-2012, 10:25 PM
 
Location: Kailua Kona, HI
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Uninsurable + rental = trouble.
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Old 03-29-2012, 05:21 AM
 
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"Uninsurable" probably means that they're looking for someone really dumb to buy it.
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Old 03-29-2012, 04:58 PM
 
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Yeah, thanks guys . I would NEVER buy a property that couldn't be insured. Just wondering about the "whys".
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Old 04-04-2012, 07:20 AM
 
Location: Madison, AL
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Not just FHA....even conventional appraisals can come back "subject to" and if the seller refuses to correct what the appraiser has identified, the lender will not lend, and if a lender won't lend money on a property you can probably bet that no insurance company will write a policy on it either (until it is brought up to certain standards).

Uninsurable is a vague term we throw around in our area that will generally mean the house will require a cash purchaser.
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