Future homebuyers: Nester app helps you see repair costs before buying
The top reason for home buyer's remorse is unexpected repair costs, but a new app is helping homebuyers see the costs before they buy. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter spoke with the creator of the app on how it all works.The top reason for homebuyers' remorse is unexpected repair costs. But a new app can help homebuyers see that cost upfront before they buy.
"But I replaced the hot water heater, the HVAC system, I’ve replaced my roof, all my windows, I’ve fixed stucco," he listed.app, which shows him which home maintenance projects are likely coming due, and the estimated cost.PREVIOUSLY ON SULLIVAN'S SMART SENSE:Brendan Kennealey created the Nester app, saying it's like a CarFax report for a house.
"Instead of $1,400 a month, this buyer should really be thinking of 'Can I afford $2300?' And that’s because in this house, due very soon is a boiler, a hot water heater, and a roof," Kennealey showed us on one home's report.
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