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Fixer-Uppers

Should You Buy One or Not?

By Shelley WengerPublished 4 years ago 3 min read
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When looking for a house to call your own, it can be downright confusing. There are so many different homes to choose from, ranging in multiple conditions. There are pristine and brand-new homes and some that have seen much better days. However, most are in between.

That being said, many people love to buy homes that they call a fixer-upper. These homes need a little bit (or a lot) of TLC (tender loving care) to make them into a nice place that you would be proud to call home.

Here are some reasons why you might want to consider buying a fixer-upper.

Fixer-uppers are cheaper to buy. If you are looking for a bargain, you are going to have to buy a home that needs some work. Though you might spend some money on it to fix it up, there is a good chance that it still will cost less than a brand new home.

You can design them the way that you want them to be. It can be hard to picture yourself living in a home that isn't just the way that you want it to be. However, if you buy a fixer-upper, when you fix it, you can do it the way that you want it. If you have to fix the bathroom, you can design it however you want it. Same with the kitchen, bedrooms, and anywhere else. The finished product will look like whatever you imagine it to be!

Fixer-uppers are great for people who are handy with tools. If you are good with your hands and able to do a lot of the work yourself, a fixer-upper won't scare you away. However, you need to be realistic. Even if you can do some electrical work, you aren't going to want to rewire the whole house. It is important that you know when to hire a professional.

Here are some reasons not to buy a fixer-upper.

It can be expensive to make the necessary repairs to a fixer-upper. Even if you purchase a home at a price that you can't believe you are going to have to factor in the cost to make the changes that you want. When you start renovating a home, even the smallest repair can end up costing a lot of money to fix. If the contractors find something big, it can cost even more.

If you are handy around the house, you might be able to buy a fixer-upper. However, if you need to hire someone to redo everything in the house, you are going to be spending a lot of money just in labor.

Most people don't want to live in a home that is being worked on. Since most people can't afford to fix up their new home before they move in, they end up living in a home that is constantly being worked on, which can be very stressful for many people. Not many people can be happy living in a house that is a work in progress and filled with mess.

Many people love fixer-uppers because you can buy a cheaper home and fix it up exactly the way that you imagined! It is even better if you can do most of the work on it, saving you even more money.

However, it isn't for everyone. Fixing up homes can be quite expensive, especially if you can't do any of the work. You may also struggle to live in a home that is just a work in progress. Ultimately, you are going to have to decide what is best for you and your family. You may not mind living in a house that isn’t quite done, though many people can’t handle the stress of that!

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Shelley Wenger

Small town country girl in southern Pennsylvania. Raising two boys on a small farm filled with horses, goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, dogs, and a cat. Certified veterinary technician and writer at Virtually Shelley.

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