Buying an Older Home in Minneapolis? 12 Things I Look For Before the Inspection

One of the things I enjoy most about Minneapolis real estate is the housing stock.

Depending on the neighborhood, you can walk through a 1920s Tudor, a Craftsman bungalow, a 1940s Cape Cod, a 1950s rambler, a mid-century split-level, or a home that has been remodeled and expanded several times over the last 100 years.

Older homes can have tremendous character, but they also require a different kind of evaluation than newer construction.

After more than 20 years selling homes throughout Minneapolis and the Twin Cities, there are certain things I automatically start looking at during a showing — often before we ever get to the inspection.

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