💬 Community Q&A: What do you wish you had known before buying your home?

Happy weekend, everyone. Time for our weekly community discussion.

This week's question

**What do you wish you had known before buying your home?**

Why we ask

The best insights often come from real experience. Our data tells us that the average property has 8.3 findings and $18,500 in estimated repairs — but numbers only tell part of the story. Your experiences fill in the rest.

From our side

We have analyzed enough properties to know that surprises are the norm, not the exception. 16% of properties have deal-breaker findings. The people who handle these best are the ones who share knowledge.

Share your story below — whether you are a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, your experience helps someone else. 👇

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