While many of you may be focusing on your holiday shopping, some of you may decide to make a pricier purchase this December–a new home. I just came across this great article on Yahoo’s Real Estate page that I think all Simonite house hunters should decide to read for advice: 7 Red Flags for Home Buyers. You all know there’s nothing I like more than a checklist. For ultimate peace of mind (and headache prevention), you should try going down this list with a Sharpie marker to cross out red flags from ceiling stains to poor water pressure until you feel confident about what to decide.

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