96-Year-Old Sells House. When She Opens Door Buyers Freak Out

26.Knowing some home-buying basics

Anyone who is new to the real estate game should have a couple of guidelines in mind when looking at houses. While 148 Jane Street had been perfectly maintained, the structure, even a house that was built out of the best brick like in this case, isn’t actually as important as the land it sits on.

Joyce’s backyard wasn’t as retro chic as the rest of the house (although there was a big patch of astroturf), but it’s the land itself that appreciates over time – something Joyce was now reaping the rewards of. The old adage is true: location, location, location!