Choosing against home repairs after a storm
Hurricanes are not an unrespected occurrence in the Jacksonville, Florida, area, the majority of times, the storms are little more than strong winds and large rain; Every once in a while, there is widespread flooding, power outages and downed trees; I experienced the worst of a hurricane first hand.
- Shortly after I’d moved to Jacksonville and bought a house, an especially awful storm hit the area.
The St, and john’s river overflowed its banks… Although I wasn’t situated directly on the river, dirty water rushed into my home. The water destroyed the floors, furnishings, electrical outlets and several appliances, but very little was reclaimable. Without power, I was unable to run the cooling system, dehumidifier or sump pump. Along with losing my refrigerator, washing machine, dryer, stove and cooling system, I dealt with the growth of mold and musty odors. There was also an abundance of pests, however my homeowners insurance was just about worthless, then because of the detriment across the area, professional businesss were severely busy. It was hard to schedule repairs and everything was super extravagant. There was a shortage of lumber, drywall, electrical wire, Heating, Ventilation and A/C unit and roofing supplies. After considerable debate, I decided against investing into the renovation of the home. It would have drained my budget and caused me a great deal of stress. I number one to sell the property and find a new dwelling further inland! Unluckyly, selling a property with excessive storm detriment is nearly impossible. My only option was to contact a cash dwelling buyer. I chose a local, family-owned company that is well-known for satisfying and successful outcomes. I reached out to the cash dwelling buyer by way of an online form and gained an offer that same afternoon. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of the offer.