Bugs

In most condo sales, in Hoboken anyway, issues with termites or other pests is a rare occurence. Pest problems are less likely in more modern buildings. Mice are a common nuisance in older buildings but easily treatable, either with poison (not the preferred method because the mice can die between the wall and smell) or by old-fashioned traps with peanut butter on them. And many a Hobokenite has has a sudden infestation of tiny ants in the Spring. You know it is Spring in Hoboken when your bathroom has tiny ants all over the floor! These ants swarm and disappear after a few weeks. But real pest problems can arise, particularly when buying or selling a house as opposed to a condo. It is not unusual for the home inspector to discover evidence of termite damage. Often, it is hard to tell if the damage is old or new. Regardless, the bank will want documentation that the property has been treated before they will mortgage a property where a potential problem exists. Evidence of termites is usually nothing to panic about. More often than not, the damage is confined to a small area or may even be old damage that was already treated by the last owner. However, it is often a necessary expense of the seller prior to closing and non-negotiable in terms of the buyer being able to mortgage the property.