Season 1 · Episode 80

Ep. 88 | The #1 Home Maintenance Mistake You’re Probably Making

Moving Sucks: Real Talk, Real Solutions for Every Move · Seth Lejeune & Jennifer Anusky

August 22, 202510m 31s

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Show Notes

Are you unknowingly sitting on a ticking time bomb in your home?

Most homeowners are—because they skip one of the most overlooked (and underrated) steps in responsible homeownership: the maintenance inspection.

In this solo episode of Moving Sucks, Seth pulls back the curtain on why regular maintenance inspections are a game-changer for homeowners. Whether you bought your home without an inspection, are planning a big renovation, or just want to protect your biggest investment, this episode lays out exactly when—and why—you should act.

Packed with real-life insights and a powerful mindset shift, Seth explains how to turn fear into empowerment and why catching issues early is always the smartest (and cheapest) move.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 – Introduction to maintenance inspections and why they matter

01:36 – The concept of your house as a "deteriorating asset"

04:01 – When you should get a maintenance inspection (key scenarios)

05:05 – Why inspections are important before major renovations

06:36 – Overcoming the fear of finding problems in your home

08:45 – Personal experience: What a real maintenance inspection revealed

10:06 – Final thoughts and encouragement to be proactive

If yes, then this episode is for you.

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