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real estate real estate buying and sellingIs it OK to buy a 20 year old house?
Similarly, you may ask, can a 20 year old buy a house?
Between entry-level salaries, college loans, and the desire to just be young and have fun, 20-somethings often think buying real estate is beyond their reach. No so! It is entirely possible to buy a home in your 20s, and it will benefit you big-time down the road.
Herein, is it a good idea to buy a 100 year old house?
These are some issues century-old homes tend to have in common. Faulty, dangerous or old wiring. Well, here's the good news. If you're buying a house that is 100 years old, the wiring has probably been replaced, says Welmoed Sisson, a home inspector with Inspections by Bob, headquartered in Boyds, Maryland.
It really depends on the area of the country you are in. In other areas of the US a house that is more than 20 years old may be considered outdated and undesireable. In other areas it doesn't matter. It usually just requires some upgrading on things like the electrical etc.