They may have patched the roof, sealed around the chimney, etc. and let the drywall air dry without looking behind the drywall or under the floor covering. 

Laminate counters are designed to be wet, and if the miter swelled it wasn't installed, caulked or sealed properly.

We treated, sealed, and electrostaticly sprayed in the walls, as well as are continuing with bait and infertility products ongoing.

But I's like to add something as regards hardening rentals: there are certain kinds of granite that chip very easily and need frequent sealing, usually the more exotic, expensive types.

I am working on building a garage apartment and have run into a need for a Soil Sample test to be conducted on my property in order for my structural engineer to put his seal on my drawings. 

These three things represent the potential leaks of a flipper/investor, and how to seal them.Hope it helps.

If it is batt or blown insulation in the walls, then thickness matters little if there is not proper air sealing.

The deal has not been sealed yet and I love your opinions.

Are there usually cancellation fees in case my buyer backs out and I can't seal the deal?

They have really great looking simulated granite available for Formica now and it is cheap.Granite can be stained if it is not sealed regularly.