Below are some generalizations about locations and ongoing maintenance costs: Older properties require more maintenance than newer properties.Composition roofs require more maintenance than tile roofs.Properties in climates with hard freezes require more maintenance than properties in milder climates.Properties in locations with a lot of moisture require more maintenance than properties in dryer climates.Wood siding requires more maintenance than aluminum or stucco siding.Properties with lush vegetation require more maintenance than properties with little or no vegetation.SummaryWith hold times in the 10+ year range, you need to think of the location long term.

You deed to replace your filter dryer also as moisture is a big enemy of the AC.

They used thermal imaging and moisture meters to investigate water damage claims.One of the biggest problems he found consistently was in MDO absorbing a lot of moisture.

Windows can be replaced one at a time, but if it is a brick bldg, you have to do it correctly or the windows can actually trap moisture in.Also, when replacing windows, you may have to meet new egress codes.

Mildew is just from air not circulating or mild moisture problems etc. and can be cleaned up rather easily.

.); the bathroom had moisture damage and mold all over the ceiling and around the shower due to poor ventilation.

The foundation problems happen in the DFW area when the soil is not kept at a constant moisture content. 

They didn't tweak on my electrical panel, reroute my water system and the moisture didn't make it into the house.

What can I do to mitigate the moisture issue without breaking the bank?  

Provide this information to your buyers along with what you did to remove the moisture problem.