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Old 05-18-2023, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by roadrnnr View Post
We are looking at homes in the 15 -20 year old range in Sumpter county simply because of the location and lower tax
Working with a realtor and we told him to only show us houses with new or newer roofs because of all the stories I have heard about insuring with an older roof.

My ? is if purchasing a house in that age range with a new or newer roof is the price of insurance back to reasonable levels.

He is telling me I could expect to pay about 1200-1500 a year with a house that age with a new roof.

I would like to hear from anyone who is actually in that situation.

We just came back from a lifestyle visit and it was everything I expected and more.

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The roof is not the only consideration. There are other things that have changed in the building codes due to hurricanes that a house that old will not have. They all affect insurance rates. You might inquire about that before taking a new or newer home off your shopping list
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