The number one thing to avoid: water in basement

I don't have it but I grew up with it and assiduously avoid when buying. It is my number one priority in selecting a house. If you have a dry basement celebrate. Don't believe when people say it doesn't get water. Verify yourself. Look for the signs. Always better to buy one that doesn't have leaks then fix a problem.

Other things I dislike:

* Rising property taxes
* Late falling leaves (Bradford Pears)
* Early falling leaves (Cottonwoods)
* Length of time to grow a tree - buy with them already mostly grown
* Early snow falls
* One car garages, assuming have 2 or more cars
* Need to know how to fix things (more enjoyable if like it and know how)