I am working with a first-time Los Angeles home buyer who is in the process of purchasing a brand new construction home. The home is a stand-alone condominium, one of four on the lot.
It would seem tempting to waive the inspection on a brand new home, because after all what could be wrong! There are building codes to be met and one would
think even a visual inspection by the builder would catch the odd mistake.
The California real estate purchase contract requires that a home buyer conduct an inspection or waive the right to do so. As I mention above, the temptation would be to waive it on a new home, especially since the inspection can run anywhere from $250 to $650 or more.
My first-time Los Angeles home buyer did the right thing and brought on a home inspector. And his money was far from wasted, since some surprising things were discovered, among them:
- There were many missing or faulty GFC outlets required by code.
- Hot and cold water lines were switched. This is potentially a scaling hazard.
- HVAC was not working downstairs.
- Fireplace dampers were not installed creating a fire hazard.
- A center island in the kitchen had not been finished with an electrical outlet even though the piping had been installed. Required by code.
- No carbon monoxide detectors were installed. Required by code.
- Water heater pipes were not bonded, a fire hazard.
- Grout sealer had not been applied in bathrooms and kitchen
There were other minor items, but at the very least those above need to be addressed.
Without an inspection this Los Angeles home buyer would have been stuck with a significant amount of repairs upon move in.
There is never a reason not to have an inspection when buying a home.
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(all data current as of 12/22/2011)
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$1,425,000 : 125 Pacific ST, Santa Monica
3 beds, 2.5 bathsYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 13 -
$2,299,000 : 2917 Durand DR, Los Angeles
3 beds, 2 full, 1 part bathsHome size: 3,000 sq ftLot size: 9,120 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 14 -
$8,900,000 : 6425 WEIDLAKE DR, Los Angeles
10 beds, 18.0 bathsHome size: 16,000 sq ftLot size: 14,310 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 6Days on market: 15 -
$1,300,000 : 1919 Corinth Avenue, West Los Angeles
4 beds, 4 full, 1 part bathsHome size: 3,500 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 22 -
$1,350,000 : 1921 Corinth Avenue, West Los Angeles
4 beds, 4 full, 1 part bathsHome size: 3,300 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 22 -
$9,495,000 : 321 S BRISTOL AVE, Los Angeles
7 beds, 12.0 bathsLot size: 27,137 sq ftYear built: 2011Days on market: 22 -
$1,079,000 : 225 S HAMILTON DR, Beverly Hills
2 beds, 2.5 bathsHome size: 2,435 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 3Days on market: 23 -
$640,000 : 4080 GLENCOE AVE, Marina Del Rey
1 bed, 2 full bathsHome size: 1,445 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 4Days on market: 30 -
$2,895,000 : 152 S ALMONT DR, Beverly Hills
5 beds, 5 full, 1 part bathsHome size: 3,900 sq ftLot size: 5,900 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 3Days on market: 36 -
$995,000 : 125 Pacific ST, Santa Monica
2 beds, 2.5 bathsYear built: 2011Days on market: 41 -
$1,295,000 : 853 21ST ST, Santa Monica
2 beds, 2.5 bathsHome size: 1,458 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 47 -
$1,295,000 : 853 21ST ST, Santa Monica
2 beds, 2.5 bathsHome size: 1,492 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 47 -
$1,299,000 : 853 21ST ST, Santa Monica
1 bed, 1.5 bathsHome size: 1,745 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 47 -
$1,489,990 : 13048 North Icon Circle, Playa Vista
3 beds, 2 full bathsHome size: 3,848 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 3Days on market: 57 -
$3,295,000 : 1018 YALE ST, Santa Monica
5 beds, 7.0 bathsLot size: 7,900 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 57 -
$1,745,000 : 44 HORIZON AVE, Venice
3 beds, 3.0 bathsHome size: 2,218 sq ftLot size: 2,265 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 58 -
$1,470,000 : 125 Pacific ST, Santa Monica
3 beds, 2.5 bathsYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 62 -
$1,550,000 : 125 Pacific ST, Santa Monica
3 beds, 2.5 bathsYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 62 -
$499,990 : 12920 West Runway Road #121, Playa Vista
2 beds, 2 full bathsHome size: 965 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 66 -
$519,990 : 12920 West Runway Road #242, Playa Vista
2 beds, 2 full bathsHome size: 1,128 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 66 -
$588,990 : 12920 West Runway Road #261, Playa Vista
3 beds, 2 full bathsHome size: 1,314 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 66 -
$649,990 : 12920 West Runway Road #210, Playa Vista
3 beds, 2 full bathsHome size: 1,486 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 66 -
$664,245 : 12920 West Runway Road #231, Playa Vista
3 beds, 2 full bathsHome size: 1,504 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 2Days on market: 66 -
$9,995,000 : 617 N CAMDEN DR, Beverly Hills
7 beds, 7.5 bathsHome size: 11,161 sq ftLot size: 13,510 sq ftYear built: 2011Parking spots: 3Days on market: 69 -
$11,960,000 : 1691 Mandeville Canyon RD, Los Angeles
6 beds, 5 full, 3 part bathsHome size: 8,000 sq ftLot size: 30,000 sq ftYear built: 2011Days on market: 87
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