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The potential home buyer is in escrow on a house, but pest-control inspections revealed dead German cockroaches and rat droppings. Concerned about the severity of the infestation, the buyer wonders if they should cancel the deal. If buying the house or finding a new one in competitive market. Thai Hung Nguyen, a real-estate agent, advised to treat the issue before moving in and inspect the house for places pests might come through. Email the MarketWatch column with your questions for advice.

The home buyer is having second thoughts about purchasing a house after finding German cockroaches and rat droppings during pest-control inspections. They live in a competitive market and are debating whether to cancel their purchase or find a new home. Real-estate agent, Thai Hung Nguyen, advised treating the infestation before moving in and diligently inspecting for potential points of entry for pests. For advice, email the MarketWatch column “The Big Move.”

A potential homebuyer discovered dead German cockroaches and rat droppings during pest-control inspections, causing them to consider backing out of the deal. In a competitive housing market, the buyer is weighing their options. Real-estate agent, Thai Hung Nguyen, recommended treating the infestation before moving in and checking the home for potential points of entry for pests. For advice, email the MarketWatch column “The Big Move.”



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