ST. LOUIS, July 12, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- In his new book, Haunted by Non Disclosure, A Horrifying Experience: what every home buyer should know! (now available through AuthorHouse), Steven Piantanida educates others by sharing the nightmare he and his family endured at the hands of a dishonest seller.
Haunted by Non Disclosure reveals information Piantanida learned from dealing with the aftermath of a seller's nondisclosure. Electrical, drainage and sewage issues plagued the family shortly after they moved into their home, and a severe toxic mold infestation caused them to suffer serious health issues. These problems disrupted their lives, caused financial distress and even led to the death of a family pet.
Piantanida guides readers through the thorough research he conducted during this series of unpleasant discoveries. Many times he consulted with experts to ensure he was getting the best information. His extensive investigation brought to light important questions one should ask sellers and inspectors in order to get a complete picture of their potential purchase.
Piantanida also explores problems surrounding houses that have been built recently. Even though the structure is new, he advises that the builder is responsible for disclosing issues that arose during construction.
Readers also learn what to do should they discover unpleasant surprises after purchasing a home. For example, Piantanida explains how to deal with toxic mold and how to navigate a legal system that can sometimes fail victims of nondisclosure. By sharing facts he learned the hard way, Piantanida provides essential tools that can save buyers time, money and health problems.
Haunted by Non Disclosure not only empowers future homebuyers with the knowledge they need to make a sound purchase, but it also highlights the pitfalls the real-estate industry needs to address.
A native of St. Louis, Piantanida received a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in quantitative management science from St. Louis University and completed the certificate requirements for computer science. He has also completed graduate courses in information technology and currently works in that field. Haunted by Non Disclosure is his first book.
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