Look Out for Foggy or Nonfunctioning Windows

By FrontDoor.com | Published: 4/03/2008

Hiring a contractor to remove and replace windows can help increase the chances of selling your home.

Foggy windows are easy to spot, but they can be a big problem. Look for condensation and water in between double-paned windows. That's a sign the seals around the window's edges aren't working and water vapor is seeping in.

Make sure the windows are functional -- yes, all of them. Newer, inexpensive windows often stop working even after light use, while older windows could be painted or warped shut. You'll kick yourself later if you buy a home with faulty windows just because you didn't use a little muscle.

Read the Top 10 Red Flags for Homebuyers:

1. Neighborhood Warning Signs
2. Mediocre Maintenance
3. Foundation Failures
4. Bad Smells
5. Faulty or Old Wiring
6. Fresh Paint...on One Wall
7. Locked Doors and Blockades
8. Foggy or Non-Functioning Windows
9. Structural Walls or Floors Have Been Removed
10. Bugs!
11. BOTTOM LINE: Always get a professional home inspection before buying a house!

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• FrontDoor's Top 10 Tips and Advice on Everything Real Estate
• First-Time Homebuyer's Guide
• House Hunters Homebuying Guide
• Foreclosure Buying Guide
• Home Finance Guide
• Tools and Calculators

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