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It really looks worse than it is. Some of the brick work is going to crap but inside. It’s really just clean up some carpet and getting rid of the wallpaper
It really looks worse than it is. Some of the brick work is going to crap but inside. It’s really just clean up some carpet and getting rid of the wallpaper
Agreed. It's not dilapidated. Someone needs to spend some money with new floors, paint and hauling away junk. The house itself isn't bad and could once again look really nice for the right price. It's not that big a deal.
The biggest issues besides clutter and dirt seems to be with some of the floors and brick work. Did that house experience a couple of earth quakes? Looks like some settling or shifting issues.
It seems that there is a lot of value to be gained in improving a house from 'disgusting' to just 'kind of bad.' If I were the heir, or child of the elderly owner, I would beg, borrow or steal $10k or whatever to pay for deep cleaning and the basics of new paint and carpet. I wonder how much they are leaving on the table by selling in this condition-- $50k? $75k?
It seems that there is a lot of value to be gained in improving a house from 'disgusting' to just 'kind of bad.' If I were the heir, or child of the elderly owner, I would beg, borrow or steal $10k or whatever to pay for deep cleaning and the basics of new paint and carpet. I wonder how much they are leaving on the table by selling in this condition-- $50k? $75k?
Everyone has their own life story.
Some people just die without heirs, or have alienated their heirs.
There just may be no one who can or who will do this.
Some people just die without heirs, or have alienated their heirs.
There just may be no one who can or who will do this.
Yes, it's quite likely that the heir is psychologically repelled by the house/memories of the decedent, or is especially lazy, unsophisticated or dysfunctional. It's still overall dumb though.
I suppose if the decedent has no heirs at all, and the state law gives the house to the state... I guess policy is often to sell totally as-is and not spend dime one before selling?
Yes, it's quite likely that the heir is psychologically repelled by the house/memories of the decedent, or is especially lazy, unsophisticated or dysfunctional. It's still overall dumb though.
I suppose if the decedent has no heirs at all, and the state law gives the house to the state... I guess policy is often to sell totally as-is and not spend dime one before selling?
I have been to a couple of estate sales, where the most intimate personal stuff is out to be had. Wound dressings. Personal writing, stuff like that.
It's sad to see people go out alone, especially alone and in squalor.
Maybe those photos are the most desirable parts of the place....
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