So you've just bought a new house but started to see some physical issues crop up. Whether that's drywall cracking, windows sticking or doors harder to close. Wondering if there is something wrong with your house or is this just part of buying a new home? In this episode, we talk with Kurt Gibson, Director of Field Operations with Brookfield Residential, and discuss what is house settling and what's considered normal. We answer how long does the settling it last for and what's considered normal versus actual foundation issues? Finally, we also discuss what happens if you have foundation issues after your home warranty expires.

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https://stories.brookfieldresidential.com/homebuyersschool/what-does-it-mean-for-a-house-to-settle-and-whats-considered-normal

We discuss the following items:

• What is house settling and what's considered normal?
• Can you see your house actually move if it's settling?
• How long does a house settle for?
• Difference between house settling and actual foundation issues?
• When should you worry?
• What if foundation issues happen AFTER your warranty expires?
• What are normal house settling noises?

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