House-Hunting Deal Breakers

…When you’re looking for a new home, how do you know what’s okay and what’s a red flag? Read on to find out!

DEAL BREAKER: Buried oil tank
A buried oil tank is expensive to remove and could create potential environmental issues. If the tank leaks oil into the ground — yikes! — the cleanup and repairs could cost up to $40K. Since you can’t see it, be sure to ask the sellers, or check if it’s noted in the fine print of the home’s listing information…

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