Dear Pat: I am looking at houses to buy. I found one I like, but it has the synthetic stucco finish I heard is bad. What are the problems with this finish, and can it be removed and finished with real stucco? -- Keri J. Dear Keri: There have been many stories about problems with the synthetic stucco used on the exterior of houses. … [Read more...] about Here’s How: Remove Synthetic Stucco From House Walls