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I do think treatment makes some sense. I am more up on the construction and real estate related issues than prevention.

There are evidently two types of termites or perhaps it is two different life stages of the same critter. In any case, there is the subterranean type, these live in the mud and crawl up the walls to eat the studs and those that fly into the attic and such places and enter unpainted or poorly maintained trim areas, under roof shingles etc. Sounds like you might have the subterranean type at the patio. You want to kill them for sure. I have poured bleach in the nests and any accessible areas and believe to have set them back a little that way. I think, but am not sure, that with the nest destroyed the guys left in the wall die.

It might not be a bad idea to have your parents get a couple of inspections, w/o tipping off the termite co’s chosen, that you are getting more than one inspection .Unfortunately, the public, including myself, is at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to dealing with termite companies. The inspectors evidently have x-ray vision and can see dollars in the walls. Kind of kidding, you just have to watch what they are doing and ask for complete explanations.

[NotCranky]

Hi DGH,
I have torn many a house apart for remodels and additions. From this experience I would not think termites on the house you are describing could have a very detrimental effect. Neglect, dry rot and cheap/poor construction would be more likely a cause for expensive defects. I am not saying termites can’t do some damage and I guess what is serious in one person’s eyes is minor in an other’s. Most termite issues are discovered in remodels and repairs and get fixed as they are exposed and the life of the house goes on. Until then, they get treatment occasionally and superficial repairs. Termite work to get a house through escrow is superficial and a ripoff most of the time.It also does not have to be automatically included in the sale.

I think your issue with keeping or selling the house for other reasons is little more complex. My instincts say. Why not start new just to have more ability to exercise your freedom of choice. Learn more about the market meanwhile. If you were going to get the house at an obvious discount then maybe that opinion is out the window already. Be careful to avoid effectively buying your siblings out at a higher price than the property is worth or face accepting depreciation all by yourself. I have seen this happen recently and it is unfortunate to say the least.

Try to put a cost comparisions picture together. Taxes, commission or avoidance of them etc. We don’t know how dealings with your siblings would proceed, so IMO,can’t really advise. You didn’t mention any emotional attachment to that particular house either so maybe that is a factor? Good luck.

[NotCranky]

Hi DGH,
I have torn many a house apart for remodels and additions. From this experience I would not think termites on the house you are describing could have a very detrimental effect. Neglect, dry rot and cheap/poor construction would be more likely a cause for expensive defects. I am not saying termites can’t do some damage and I guess what is serious in one person’s eyes is minor in an other’s. Most termite issues are discovered in remodels and repairs and get fixed as they are exposed and the life of the house goes on. Until then, they get treatment occasionally and superficial repairs. Termite work to get a house through escrow is superficial and a ripoff most of the time.It also does not have to be automatically included in the sale.

I think your issue with keeping or selling the house for other reasons is little more complex. My instincts say. Why not start new just to have more ability to exercise your freedom of choice. Learn more about the market meanwhile. If you were going to get the house at an obvious discount then maybe that opinion is out the window already. Be careful to avoid effectively buying your siblings out at a higher price than the property is worth or face accepting depreciation all by yourself. I have seen this happen recently and it is unfortunate to say the least.

Try to put a cost comparisions picture together. Taxes, commission or avoidance of them etc. We don’t know how dealings with your siblings would proceed, so IMO,can’t really advise. You didn’t mention any emotional attachment to that particular house either so maybe that is a factor? Good luck.

[NotCranky]

Hi DGH,
I have torn many a house apart for remodels and additions. From this experience I would not think termites on the house you are describing could have a very detrimental effect. Neglect, dry rot and cheap/poor construction would be more likely a cause for expensive defects. I am not saying termites can’t do some damage and I guess what is serious in one person’s eyes is minor in an other’s. Most termite issues are discovered in remodels and repairs and get fixed as they are exposed and the life of the house goes on. Until then, they get treatment occasionally and superficial repairs. Termite work to get a house through escrow is superficial and a ripoff most of the time.It also does not have to be automatically included in the sale.

I think your issue with keeping or selling the house for other reasons is little more complex. My instincts say. Why not start new just to have more ability to exercise your freedom of choice. Learn more about the market meanwhile. If you were going to get the house at an obvious discount then maybe that opinion is out the window already. Be careful to avoid effectively buying your siblings out at a higher price than the property is worth or face accepting depreciation all by yourself. I have seen this happen recently and it is unfortunate to say the least.

Try to put a cost comparisions picture together. Taxes, commission or avoidance of them etc. We don’t know how dealings with your siblings would proceed, so IMO,can’t really advise. You didn’t mention any emotional attachment to that particular house either so maybe that is a factor? Good luck.

[NotCranky]

Hi DGH,
I have torn many a house apart for remodels and additions. From this experience I would not think termites on the house you are describing could have a very detrimental effect. Neglect, dry rot and cheap/poor construction would be more likely a cause for expensive defects. I am not saying termites can’t do some damage and I guess what is serious in one person’s eyes is minor in an other’s. Most termite issues are discovered in remodels and repairs and get fixed as they are exposed and the life of the house goes on. Until then, they get treatment occasionally and superficial repairs. Termite work to get a house through escrow is superficial and a ripoff most of the time.It also does not have to be automatically included in the sale.

I think your issue with keeping or selling the house for other reasons is little more complex. My instincts say. Why not start new just to have more ability to exercise your freedom of choice. Learn more about the market meanwhile. If you were going to get the house at an obvious discount then maybe that opinion is out the window already. Be careful to avoid effectively buying your siblings out at a higher price than the property is worth or face accepting depreciation all by yourself. I have seen this happen recently and it is unfortunate to say the least.

Try to put a cost comparisions picture together. Taxes, commission or avoidance of them etc. We don’t know how dealings with your siblings would proceed, so IMO,can’t really advise. You didn’t mention any emotional attachment to that particular house either so maybe that is a factor? Good luck.

[NotCranky]

Hi DGH,
I have torn many a house apart for remodels and additions. From this experience I would not think termites on the house you are describing could have a very detrimental effect. Neglect, dry rot and cheap/poor construction would be more likely a cause for expensive defects. I am not saying termites can’t do some damage and I guess what is serious in one person’s eyes is minor in an other’s. Most termite issues are discovered in remodels and repairs and get fixed as they are exposed and the life of the house goes on. Until then, they get treatment occasionally and superficial repairs. Termite work to get a house through escrow is superficial and a ripoff most of the time.It also does not have to be automatically included in the sale.

I think your issue with keeping or selling the house for other reasons is little more complex. My instincts say. Why not start new just to have more ability to exercise your freedom of choice. Learn more about the market meanwhile. If you were going to get the house at an obvious discount then maybe that opinion is out the window already. Be careful to avoid effectively buying your siblings out at a higher price than the property is worth or face accepting depreciation all by yourself. I have seen this happen recently and it is unfortunate to say the least.

Try to put a cost comparisions picture together. Taxes, commission or avoidance of them etc. We don’t know how dealings with your siblings would proceed, so IMO,can’t really advise. You didn’t mention any emotional attachment to that particular house either so maybe that is a factor? Good luck.

[NotCranky]

I think it is a good idea to start a new thread. This one isn’t drawing them in. The board is always slow on weekends so you might bump the thread up a couple of times to try to get more feedback. I’ll put my .02 in however you want to do it.

[NotCranky]

I think it is a good idea to start a new thread. This one isn’t drawing them in. The board is always slow on weekends so you might bump the thread up a couple of times to try to get more feedback. I’ll put my .02 in however you want to do it.

[NotCranky]

I think it is a good idea to start a new thread. This one isn’t drawing them in. The board is always slow on weekends so you might bump the thread up a couple of times to try to get more feedback. I’ll put my .02 in however you want to do it.

[NotCranky]

I think it is a good idea to start a new thread. This one isn’t drawing them in. The board is always slow on weekends so you might bump the thread up a couple of times to try to get more feedback. I’ll put my .02 in however you want to do it.

[NotCranky]

I think it is a good idea to start a new thread. This one isn’t drawing them in. The board is always slow on weekends so you might bump the thread up a couple of times to try to get more feedback. I’ll put my .02 in however you want to do it.

[NotCranky]

TG, believe it or not crusty rusty has thought about a party a his(my) place.My place is kind of perfect for a weekend , fair weather, get together.I have lots of ideas for a “G” rated party. No offense of course , but isn’t it insane to invite people from the internet to your home?Breaking things is not a problem because it all comes from craig’s list anyway.

[NotCranky]

TG, believe it or not crusty rusty has thought about a party a his(my) place.My place is kind of perfect for a weekend , fair weather, get together.I have lots of ideas for a “G” rated party. No offense of course , but isn’t it insane to invite people from the internet to your home?Breaking things is not a problem because it all comes from craig’s list anyway.

[NotCranky]

TG, believe it or not crusty rusty has thought about a party a his(my) place.My place is kind of perfect for a weekend , fair weather, get together.I have lots of ideas for a “G” rated party. No offense of course , but isn’t it insane to invite people from the internet to your home?Breaking things is not a problem because it all comes from craig’s list anyway.

[NotCranky]

TG, believe it or not crusty rusty has thought about a party a his(my) place.My place is kind of perfect for a weekend , fair weather, get together.I have lots of ideas for a “G” rated party. No offense of course , but isn’t it insane to invite people from the internet to your home?Breaking things is not a problem because it all comes from craig’s list anyway.

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