California-based realtor Megan Micco adds that good bones can also refer to other key elements of the home’s infrastructure, like the roof or the quality of materials used in the construction. Bottom line: You can rest assured knowing a house with “good bones” is sturdy and safe enough to live in.

Megan Micco is a Berkeley Real Estate expert and founder of Megan Micco, Inc. Megan is a specialist in historic and sustainable single-family residential properties. Reach out with questions about buying or selling in Berkeley.