When I bought my house, I was delighted by the hardwood floors, wide windows and big kitchen.
I was thrilled with the spacious closets and charming front porch.
I never considered the drawbacks of hard water. The property was located a few miles outside of Jacksonville, Florida. Rather than being connected to city water, the house featured its own well. I saw this as an asset. I had no water bill and a virtually unlimited supply. Unfortunately, the home inspection failed to reveal the terrible quality of the water. The water was overrun by calcium, lime and rust, and it destroyed everything it touched. A water heater only lasted approximately a year. I couldn’t use a dishwasher and continually needed to replace faucets, shower heads and toilets. There were issues with low water pressure, pipe clogs and leaks. My clothes, linens, tubs, shower, hair and even teeth became stained from the water. The water smelled awful. I needed to buy bottled water for drinking and cooking. I invested into water softeners that accomplished nothing. Eventually, every water and drain pipe in the house was corroded, clogged and needed to be replaced. I also had concerns with the septic. I was looking at a huge undertaking. Along with major expenses, there was going to be inconvenience and mess. Once the plumbing was fixed, I’d be dealing with the installation of new drywall on the walls and ceilings. It was more than I was willing to take on. However, I couldn’t sell the house with its plumbing problems. An inspection or appraisal would have ruined any chance of a potential buyer securing a bank mortgage. When I looked around for an alternative, I came across a cash home buyer. The company is situated right in Jacksonville and is family-owned. They have helped hundreds of homeowners get out from under homes that won’t sell via conventional listing.
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