[header] How to compare houses [title] Assess the houses' general construction and condition. [step] Everyone wants a house to look nice, but the materials and quality of the construction are even more important. For instance, brick construction may be fire resistant, but expensive compared to wood frame construction. 
Likewise, older homes may have more interesting layouts, but may have outdated wiring or plumbing. Make sure to compare things like : [substeps] The age of each house whether it is brick, wood frame, or something else the condition of its foundation, wiring, and plumbing whether or not hazardous materials like asbestos or lead paint or pipes are present.