No matter how dreamy a home looks at first glance, lurking behind those neatly painted walls could be some truly terrifying things. We’re not talking about ghosts or bats, but things like small cracks in the ceiling, tiny holes in the drywall, or a musty odor in the basement—seemingly minor issues that should make you very, very afraid.

Rest assured, we’re not trying to scare you from buying a home altogether! We simply want to provide you with a list of red flags to watch out for, because they could cause health problems or cost major money to fix. All in all, they are headaches that you’ll want to avoid—or, at least, point out to the sellers so you can negotiate down that list price. So if you find any of these problems, make sure to proceed with caution.

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