I've been looking for houses for a while now, and it feels like there's an unwritten rule that every "updated" home has to come with at least one weird design choice. I've spotted homes with all-gray everything and those ugly orange floors, beautiful bathrooms ruined by plastic showers, and kitchens that look like they just transplanted cheap layouts into fancy new spaces. And let's not even begin on flips—where fresh paint often hides serious issues. Honestly, I might prefer buying an untouched place from the 70s and doing the updates myself rather than paying a premium for someone else's poor decisions. Is anyone else struggling to find a well-designed home?
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100%! It’s like the flips are all sitting on the market while untouched homes fly off the shelves. People seem to prefer knowing exactly what they’re getting into rather than trying to decipher someone else’s questionable updates. I’ve noticed that homes that look new and shiny sometimes hide a lot of issues beneath the surface!
I can relate! My last fixer-upper was such a rewarding project. We truly put our stamp on it and reimagined the space. But the second home we bought had some renovations that just don’t make sense, and now I wish we had gone for another complete fixer instead!
Exactly my experience! I bought an untouched house from the 70s because I couldn’t deal with the bad updates. Honestly, if you're willing to put in the time and effort, starting with a good foundation and making it your own is far more satisfying than battling someone else’s sketchy design choices. Plus, those homes often come with some cool original features!
Right? I’d take an imperfect but structurally sound mid-century house any day over a flip that’s just been messed with amid cheap renovations.
Totally agree! It’s wild how the updated ones linger while the older, dated homes just get snapped up. At least you know what needs work when it’s all original!