Hidden Home Defects

• Look for standing water in the yard or near the home's foundation.
• Check for water stains on ceilings.
• Look for large cracks in the basements, especially horizontal ones.
• Weakened wood could be a sign of termites.
• Inadequate wiring can be spotted through old fuse boxes, use of lots of extension cords or outlets missing the grounding plugs.
• Low water pressure or noisy pipes.
• Missing shingles can be a sign of an old roof.