Note to homebuyers: Forget the stainless-steel appliances. Overlook the wall colors. Skip over the countertop.

Contrary to what you might see on home-shopping TV shows, those things aren’t that important when evaluating a house. They can all be easily changed at relatively little cost and inconvenience.

Instead, check out the electrical box. Peer into the attic. Open the windows.

In those places you’ll find what really matters to the health, safety and ultimate cost of a home.

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