Buying a resale or new construction home today requires homebuyers to be aware if remodeling or new construction was completed. It most likely was if you are buying a updated resale home. New kitchen, bathrooms and circuit breaker electric systems all require a building permit from the local building department. Educate yourself before house hunting about the factors involved in federal, state, county and local building codes that govern residential buildings.

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