Sun City Home Inspection Must

[@therealtorsteph22]

I love the buyers guide. Thanks Carla!!

[@suncityazhomesbycarlayoung]

Thanks Stephanie :)

[@ewetoob137]

Excellent advice, thank you

[@suncityazhomesbycarlayoung]

You're welcome ewetoob!

[@lauralampe1664]

Very practical information for prospective buyers. No one wants sewage back up in their drains. My townhouse in suburban Chicago was built in 1974. 2 years ago, I had a pipe failure in my laundry room. It was not a pleasant situation, and it was not a cheap repair..about $5,000. Fortunately, my homeowner's insurance coveted about 40% of the repair cost.

[@suncityazhomesbycarlayoung]

So glad your insurance covered that repair, Laura!

[@michaeltorrey3603]

Plumbing and sewer issues are a big concern of mine buying in Sun City. What about townhouses or condos? Who covers sewer issues for townhouse owners? How do you know the HOA is in the financial position for extensive sewer repair? Do they add the cost of major repairs to the HOA fees? TIA

[@suncityazhomesbycarlayoung]

Hi Michael, thanks for asking your question! I've seen some townhome associations include the sewer lines in their maintenance fees, but it all depends on that particular association. If I'm helping a buyer with a townhome or condo purchase, I find out what exactly the HOA fees cover. Also, I can find out the financial condition of the HOA to determine if it has enough money in reserves to pay for unexpected repairs. So it varies from association to association. Are you currently looking for something in Sun City?

[@michaeltorrey3603]

@@suncityazhomesbycarlayoungThanks for the reply. I’ve been thinking about it for a while but I’m still weighing all my options and am unsure of my future plans and options. It’ll likely be the last big move in my lifetime so I have a lot to figure out. Thanks for the information.

[@suncityazhomesbycarlayoung]

You're welcome, Michael! Please call on me if you have any questions or needs. My email is [e-mail] and my phone is 808-295-1776. @@michaeltorrey3603

[@lauralampe1664]

@michaeltorrey3603 agree with you about it being the last big move. I have lived in the Chicago area for 43 years, but for weather & property tax reasons, hoping to make a move to a warmer climate in about 19 months from now when I retire in Spring, 2025, fingers crossed.

[@shawnnelson7764]

Great info Carla! Is it possible to run PVC pipe inside the old iron pipe?

[@suncityazhomesbycarlayoung]

Hi Shawn, I don't know specifically if you can do that.. but I know there are companies that do something similar to that... it's a great way to solve the problem by recoating the inside of the old pipe!