Red Flags First-Time Home Buyers Should Look For
Open and close doors
“Pay attention to corners of doors,” instructs Head. “Can the doors close flush? Do they fall back open? You don’t want settling issues.” Doors that hang open or don’t close flush with frames can be signs of settling issues, and settling issues can be indicators of problems with the foundation of the property. Some settling is normal with time, but have an inspector look into this.