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44 Buyer Outs | Sellers Beware! • July 15, 2025

44 Buyer Outs #8 – Buying a Home Built Before 1978? This Disclosure Matters

by Sandra Nichols

Homes built before 1978 require a special lead-based paint disclosure. If it’s missing—or lead is found—buyers may cancel and get their earnest money back.

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