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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Would you put French drains in? 
Would you buy it knowing about this slight water issue?[/quote]

The key for us was that we understood what steps had been taken to fix the issue and had an idea of costs or maintenance needed going forward.  For example, we do get water coming in from the cellar steps if leaves clog the drain.  There is also a drain in the utility room floor.  DH will make sure the drain at the outside steps stays clear.  We know anything sitting on the floor in the utility room could be at risk but also know keeping the drain clear can prevent water from coming in.  I would chalk that up to how the house is built.  The more problematic issue was the water damage in the middle basement room.  I think the grading alongside the house was looked at.  The previous owner had improved it some, but that was one of the first things we did when we moved in.

Anyway, I would not expect to move into a house and assume I need a wet vac at the first heavy rain.  I would be pissed if the owner didn't disclose it.  I don't think you have to put in French drains either - if the water is really as small time as you say, the prospective owner may be willing to live with it OR it could be a negotiation point where at worst you split the cost of putting in French drains.  I was purchasing a townhouse with plastic pipes that were known to leak and worked it out so the seller paid half and I paid half and it was fixed before I moved in.[/quote]

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