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I was dead set on a new build until I saw a 1950s ranch in person
The inspection found a few things, but the realtor said 'the bones are solid' and the $15k lower price tag made the work worth it. Anyone else get talked out of their original plan by actually walking through a place?
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joseph52916d ago
Remember when I was so sure I wanted a modern condo? Then I walked into a split level that smelled like old carpet and my whole plan fell apart. The realtor said it had "good bones" which I learned just means the walls won't fall down while you're fixing everything else. I spent the next three years learning way too much about plumbing and wallpaper removal. That lower price tag is just the first of many, many checks you'll write.
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sethmartinez16d ago
Yeah, that "bones are solid" line is a classic. I read an article where a structural engineer said that phrase is basically realtor code for "the expensive stuff to fix is okay, but get ready for a lot of smaller, annoying projects." The lower price tag is great, but you have to really budget for those updates.
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