six weeks and $20,000.00 later

This home was closed up tight for months with all the utilities off while going through the repo process. The problems arose when the water was turned back on and the faulty laundry valve showed up running water to the street from the second floor. All the carpet was removed and then closed up again. Where exactly was the water to go? A wet crawl space and moisture wicking up the walls was a recipe for mold. Today it's the most impressive blooms the mold inspector has seen in some time.
Note: any time a home is closed up the various mechanical items can deteriorate seriously, this ball valve was a minor item untill it dried out.