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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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I agree with him. Been in FL for 50 years. Been in TV for 1.5 yrs. This is my 4th home that I have owned as an adult. So far, 2 of my 4 homes have had termites. Both homes were brand new when I bought and only several years old when termites swarmed in. We didn't have new furniture or cabinets to blame. They come up through the ground and into house under the siding, in window seals, etc. The third home was built in the 70's and was treated with chemicals that are now banned, but never had termites in the home....in the yard, it did tho. I expect this home will eventually have termites. Each house we sold and bought had major termite clauses in them. Mant people will not purchase a home in FL without a history of termite treatment because the repair of unseen damage is crazy expensive. The damage is usually not found until there is remodeling or future termites. A bond does not cover past damage. Many people I know have dealt with termites. It's more rare to see someone who hasn't.
Basically, termites in FL are like gators in FL. You can tell yourself that they aren't there because you don't see them, no one has seen one, yadda, yadda, but they are there. It's not if, it's when you get termites in FL....