But theres one so-called red flag that Chip Gaines says you might always ignore.

His advice: Dontnotbuy a house because it has an ugly yard.

But by dismissing a house right away, you could be missing out on yourdream kitchenor agorgeous primary suite.

white farmhouse wrap-around porch

Credit: Werner Straube

Of course, Gaines says you should always do your homework to confirm the fixes are purely cosmetic.

Siding that needs new paint is a quick fix, compared to a roof that needs structural repairs.