Whether a home is new or new to you- the changing seasons
can be accompanied by many new and exciting sites and occurrences as well as
some pesky ones! Here are some common
pros and cons to look for in your new home as time goes by.
Landscaping and Flowers: As you get settled and watch the
landscaping change with the summer months it can be exciting to watch plants
and flowers develop as time goes by.
Many are lucky and purchase homes with established landscaping, while
many homes require some landscaping
TLC. If you have a home with
landscaped areas it is a good idea to let a season go by before pulling and
either pitching or moving plants. Take
photos and keep track of the growth and flowering to decide if it’s a keeper,
needs relocated or just plain removed.
Keep an eye on deer and insect activity too to better help decide what
type of plants to choose in the future!
Some areas with high deer populations have a difficult time keeping
hostas or lilies in good shape as they tend to be an easy meal.
Bugs and Pests:
Perhaps disclosures should have a section including a description of
seasonal insect activity, but at this point it is pretty much trial and error
for all of us! Some homes are more apt
to have ant issues, or pesky moles and mice that can terrorize your new
abode. Keep an eye out for any bee nests
as well whether it be in near by trees, or in brick and stone facades. If necessary give the pros a call and have
the situation remediated, but it can also often be a DIY project too with all
of the tools and resources that are available at stores and online.
Air and Moisture: In
our area we can often run across issues with humidity or allergens in the air,
and when purchasing a new home it is another item that simply has to be learned
as time goes by. If your new home tends
to have high humidity it’s a good idea to circulate the air and even utilize a
de-humidifier to avoid condensation and any potential issues with moisture and
mold. Many central AC units can solve
the issue as well as they have built in de-humidifiers, and are also reducing
the humidity from the outside by having windows closed. For allergens and dust, ensure duct work and
filters for heating and AC units are clean and properly functioning- I’ve found a large difference between homes
with wood floors versus those with carpet-
using area rugs can be a large help to catch some of the dust and dander
instead of kicking it around and back into the air.
Purchasing a new
home is exciting, and although some issues may arise, remember to keep calm
and work through them! No home is
completely perfect, patience and great advice from your favorite Northeast Ohio
Agent can go a long way!
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