Rochester pre-1940 homes: wiring and galvanized pipes
Can I get a mortgage and insurance on a Rochester house with knob and tube wiring? Usually yes, but insurance is the harder hurdle. Many lenders will fund a pre-1940 Rochester house with active knob and tube wiring, while some homeowners insurance carriers decline it or require replacement within a
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Rochester home offers: which contingencies to keep
Which contingencies should I keep in a Rochester NY offer? In a Rochester offer, keep the mortgage contingency, an inspection contingency covering structure and mechanicals, and the attorney approval and clear title provisions your New York contract already contains. On rural parcels, keep well and
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Rochester Suburbs for Hybrid Workers: Pittsford to Downtown
Which Rochester NY suburbs work best for hybrid workers commuting to the office a few days a week? Brighton and Pittsford sit closest to I-590 and I-490 for short trips into downtown Rochester. Henrietta and West Henrietta feed straight onto I-390 and the Thruway. Rush, Mendon and Honeoye Falls trad
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