A home with an older roof may be priced attractively, located in the perfect neighborhood, and otherwise meet everything on a buyer's wish list. But roof condition can become an important question during mortgage approval. The issue is not simply how many birthdays the roof has had. Lenders and appraisers may be concerned about whether it protects the home adequately and whether visible defects create a property-condition problem. Age and Condition Are Different Questions Two roofs installed in … [Read more...]