When looking for Indianapolis real estate, you have a lot of options before you. The problem is that just as there are a lot of winners, there are a lot of losers, and like the old song says, ?You've got to know when to hold them, and know when to fold them. Know when to walk away, and know when to run.? This is very true concerning buying properties, as there will be many that are unsafe, need too much work or are downright dangerous to purchase.

One major concern of any homebuyer should be mold. While it is illegal to sell a home with mold, the exact levels of mold in a home can be a matter of debate. Some Indianapolis real estate owners will try to tell you it's nothing major. If that's the case, they should be more than willing to work the cost of mold removal into the closing costs that they should be happy to cover. Also, there is a question of the location of the mold. Sometimes mold can accrue in the vents of a home due to improper cleaning. This happens a lot when dealing with Indianapolis real estate, as Indiana is a very humid state in the summer. A simple cleaning should remove this mold.

Other types of mold are a bit more dangerous. If the attic of the Indianapolis real estate in question has no ventilation, then rest assured that water and mold have found their way up there. Attics are supposed to be ventilated, but this isn't always the case, and if the bathroom fan simply leads into the crawl space, you've got major problems on your hands.

Another item of consideration to look for is the condition of the wiring in your home. Some Indianapolis real estate can date back nearly 100 years, and the electric safety standards a century ago are nothing compared to what they are now. Some homes may still be on fuse boxes, and while this alone is not a major concern (fuses are still available at your local grocery store) the wiring that is attached to the fuses is. Have your wiring checked out for any potential hazards like heavy usage or overheating.

Along with the wiring, some Indianapolis real estate will sport improper plugs and switches. Make sure when you buy your home that the screws connecting everything are flat bottom screws to avoid wire fraying, and that the wiring behind the switches is clean and free of corrosion and mold.

Another concern about the mold and wiring is the state of your walls. Again, lots of Indianapolis real estate is 50 years old or more, and both problems may be side by side behind the plaster of your walls. This can lead to significant problems, especially for mold. Most mold treatments consist of simply spraying it with a chemical to kill and/or paint over it, leaving the causes of the mold untreated. Even this is difficult if the source of the mold is behind the narrow space of your walls.

You want your home to be one that you love, and a part of that comes from your home treating you right. The Indianapolis real estate is filled with homes, both good and bad like any other market. Make sure that when you buy, you take your time and get an inspection to avoid purchasing a home you may come to regret.