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Originally Posted by Bill14564
Age of the roof yes, but insurability?
How is a new buyer from outside the area supposed to anticipate a problem that is just now beginning to affect those who have lived here for decades?
It has never occurred to me to call insurance companies to inquire about a new policy for a home that I was only considering. I wonder how a company would react to that, would they send someone right out or would they suggest I move towards purchasing the home before asking them to spend time on it?
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I agree. But even if you get insurance, it will only be for one year at best. After that, the company can require you to get a new roof anyway. If The Villages refuses to return the earnest money, the OP may want to buy the house and install a new roof. It is always risky to buy a house with an old roof.