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Check the basement. After you ooh and ah over the walk-in closets, head on down to the basement. Check out the plumbing, examine building materials, and check out insulation. "Can you see daylight peeking through cracks in the walls? That spells high heating bills, as the home may have some insulation issues," suggests Litzner.
Scope out the foundation. "Big cracks or corrosion can spell big trouble down the line," notes Litzner. "Foundation is an expensive repair, so make sure the home is sound."
Look for water damage. Check for discoloration and rings around pipes, windows and doors, as well as kitchen and bathroom fixtures.
Eye the roof. "You definitely aren't going to climb up to the roof while visiting a potential home, but you can scope it from the outside," says Litzner. Can you see any visible missing tiles or discoloration? "And feel free to ask the agent when the roof was last replaced."
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