<prompt> Human: This is a follow-up to my last postSo rpersonalfinance , I decided to look into detached houses and I found one that I really like. Its in a lovely, convenient area, and I think I can get it for 15-20k below the asking price 175k. I will obviously have a home inspection in the offer, but I was wondering if theres anything else I should be considering? The house had new windows double paned, roof, and electrical done 8 years ago. The sellers declaration says no problems with mold, leaks, bugs, or break ins. Its had the same owner since 1962 and hes obviously gone out of his way to take care of it. The heating costs last year were approximately 20 lower then similarly sized houses, leading me to believe its well insulated and energy efficient.  <response>: My house is 100 years old, and it was better than some of the newer ones we saw. Granted, our basement has been redone in the last few decades, so structurally, the whole thing is sound. If your inspector can show that the foundation and structure is solid, I dont see any reason that its age should turn you off. Its more the years left than the years passed that matter. 