There Could Be a ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ Hiding in Plain Sight in That House You Want To Buy

First-time homebuyers are dishing out $3,000 to $5,000 or more on unexpected repairs in their first year, according to Angi.But whether you’re a first-time buyer or in the market for another home, knowing what to look for—before you close—may save you a great deal of cash and hassle down the road.Of all the systems in a home, the plumbing system is often one of the most expensive surprises buyers encounter.By familiarizing yourself with what plumbing issues to look for and what you can do to spot them early on, you can avoid costly surprises and make more informed decisions during your house hunt.Hidden plumbing issues that could cost you big timeThere are a number of plumbing problems that may cost thousands of dollars to resolve—and unfortunately, they might not be immediately apparent during a walkthrough.The first one is sewer line damage.That's the one that shows up a couple months after closing, when the whole house backs up into the basement floor drain, and it's almost always the one nobody scoped. “Depending on how bad the damage is and how deep the line sits, what we see runs from around $3,000 for a spot repair up to $15,000 for a full replacement with street work involv...