By Yvonne McFadden
uying a home is a huge investment—one that is rewarding in every aspect. But as significant as it is, it can be overwhelming for first-time homebuyers and even seasoned buyers. Navigating the housing market may be a problem, and it is easy to get carried away with the prospect of buying a home that you overlook significant red flags. More so now when housing inventory is at an all-time low and homes are receiving multiple offers. With the current Arizona Housing market, firsttime homebuyers may feel pressed and in a rush to buy a home. Therefore, it is likely they may focus on superficial-branded appliances. However, beautiful staging and a deep-cleaned home may sway a homebuyer into buying a riddled home with problems.
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As a Veteran or an active Military homebuyer looking to enter the housing market, here is a list of red flags you need to look out for. 1. A FRESHLY PAINTED HOUSE I know what you are thinking –what’s wrong with that? Understandably, the idea of having a freshly painted home is necessarily not a bad thing. The new paint job may mean the seller wanted to elevate the home’s appearance before putting it on the market to attract more buyers. But it could also mean that the seller is trying to cover up something—a dealbreaker. For example, the newly painted accent wall could be covering up a patch of mold or water damage. So beware of any cosmetic enhancement!
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5 red flags Veterans and Military homebuyers in Arizona should watch out for when buying a home
