Blog > "Improvements First-Time Homeowners Should Tackle First"
3 Takeaways:
First-time buyers should look beyond the shiny new kitchen and consider problematic signs in a listing.
Chimney inspections can point out crumbling mortar and problems with flashings, flue liners, and the flue itself.
Homes without good gutters and downspouts may have problems with interior leaks.“
1. Keep away rain
2. Tighten the envelope
3. Maintain a stable foundation
4. Inspect the roof
5. Update lighting
6. Add air conditioning
7. Prepare for outages
8. Maintain wood
9. Remember tree care
10. All things chimney
Ballinger, B. (2020, November 20). Improvements first-time homeowners should tackle first. Retrieved February 03, 2021, from https://magazine.realtor/home-and-design/feature/article/2020/11/improvements-first-time-homeowners-should-tackle-first