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Originally Posted by Bonanza
You would never buy a house that did NOT have continuous termite protection? Absurd and ridiculous!
That is NOT an issue with anyone selling their house.
How many people do you know who have had an issue with termites?
Yeah. That's what I thought!
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Thank you for the insult. I stated what I would do and not do and you insult me.
Mortgage companies will not approve a mortgage unless a proof the structure is termite free.
So, termites are a issue for selling your house. The mortgage company is willing to finance a house that has been inspected and said to be termite free. I simply take that another step, I won't buy a house that has not been continuously protected. I am sorry that causes you so much anger you must insult and ridicule me for having a different opinion than you.
* Termites are estimated to infect 1 in 10 houses in Florida, not all infected houses are damaged severely.
* Termites damage approximately 600,000 homes in the U.S. each year.
* U.S. residents spend an estimated $5 billion annually to control termites and repair termite damage.
* According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. residents spend at least $1 billion on Formosan termite control and repairs each year. Some experts estimate the number is closer to $2 billion.
* Each year, termites and similar pests cause an estimated $30 billion in damage to crops and man-made structures in the U.S.
* A homeowner who discovers termite damage will spend an average of $3,000 to repair the damage.