WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Mike and Erin Waller were struggling to find a house to buy because of our region’s housing shortage. When they finally got their home, they found damage that cost them around $120,000 to fix.
The Wallers bought their split-level home in Webster on Valentine’s Day last year. In the current housing market, buyers are often paying tens of thousands above asking price and forgoing inspections, in the hopes their offer gets accepted. That’s the Wallers’ story.
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Nonetheless, it felt like a dream come true when they got their house, but things quickly took a turn.
“I was calling it our love nest because Valentine’s Day,” said Erin. “I was very excited; this is my first home purchase, so there was a lot of anticipation and excitement.”…