From the description given by the OP, it sounds like a problem the previous owner must have known about, yet failed to disclose at the time of sale. Proving that, however, will be very difficult. It's time to bring in a window professional, and heed his/her guidance. If the haze on the glass is on the outside, that should be removable. But, if the haze is between the panes of a double pane window, that means the seal between the panes has been compromised. The space between double pane glass is typically filled with an inert gas such as argon. If that gas has escaped, condensation and stains will form between the panes that will only get worse. In addition, the lack of gas will prevent the windows from performing the way they are supposed to perform.
Again, call in a professional for a thorough inspection and assessment. While your problem may be repairable, I suspect a window replacement may be in your future. Good luck.
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