A knee-high pipe sticking out of the ground not far from a school. A gurgle in a pond on rolling farmland. A patch of forest undergrowth hiding a long-forgotten, leaking oil well. Relics like these ...

There are so many things to consider when buying a home. As a prospective buyer, you need to consider the home's layout, the condition of the roof, the age and condition of all the appliances, and so ...