News — HouseBuying

s You think you’ve found the house of your dreams. But have you? Chances are, you’ll find flaws when you tour a property, from rot to cracks in the foundation. We’ve taken a look at eight red flags that could (or should) cause prospective house buyers to reconsider making an offer. (For those, see What to Know When Buying a House: 8 Small Signs that Signal Big Problems.) But sometimes, buyers are put off by less significant drawbacks—and they shouldn’t be. To find out more, we talked again with realtor Kathleen Clifford, who’s been in the house-selling business in Marin County, California,...