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Evaluating a home before purchase: how to recognize value and potential problems

...ating). Lift the duct covers to see how clean they are underneath; they can be cleaned but that's a cost you should factor into an offer price. Bathroom water damage: Does it have wood around wet areas? Are there signs of water damage anywhere? Are the faucets leaking (and how easy are they to fix?) Are toilets and fau...