Aluminum wiring in Greece NY homes built 1965 to 1973
Should I buy a house in Greece NY that has aluminum wiring? You can, but treat it as a condition item, not a deal breaker. Confirm with an inspector or electrician whether it is single strand aluminum on 15 and 20 amp branch circuits, get a written repair quote, and get an insurance quote in writing
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Buried oil tank in Irondequoit: what buyers should know
Should I buy a house in Irondequoit with a buried oil tank? Yes, you can buy it, but resolve the tank before closing rather than after. Order a tank sweep during your inspection period, then ask the seller to either remove the tank with a licensed contractor or properly abandon it in place, and requ
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Rochester NY Flood Zones: What Buyers Near the Genesee Check
How do I find out if a house near the Genesee River in Rochester NY is in a flood zone? Look the address up on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov, which publishes the official Flood Insurance Rate Map for Monroe County. The map assigns each parcel a zone. Zones beginning with A or V s
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