No home is flawless, but certain physical problems can be expensive. Watch for:

1. Water leaks
   Look for stains on ceilings and near the baseboards, especially in basements or attics.
   
   
2. Shifting foundations
   Look for large cracks along the home’s foundation.
   
   
3. Drainage
   Look for standing water, either around the foundation of the home of in the yard.
   
   
4. Termites
   Look for weakened or grooved wood, especially near ground level.
   
   
5. Worn roofs
   Look for broken or missing copings and buckled shingles as well as water spots on ceilings.
   
   
6. Inadequate wiring
   Look for antiquated fuse boxes, extension cords (indicating insufficient outlets), and outlets without a place to plug in the grounding prong.
   
   
7. Plumbing problems
   Very low water pressure, banging in pipes.