This comes from my good friend Nicci Brown... a loan officer with Edina Realty Mortgage The purpose of a repair is to correct deficiencies which may affect the health of the occupants and the continued marketability of the property. Knowing the most common issues upfront can prevent costly and stressful delays later. If the home was built prior to 1978, chipping, peeling paint must be scraped and painted. This includes interior, exterior, garages, sheds, fences, etc. Roofs should have 2-3 years of useful … [Read more...]