Can you share some buying house horror stories?

One horror story is when a couple bought a house without a proper inspection. After moving in, they found out the roof was leaking badly. Every time it rained, water would pour into the living room, ruining their furniture. They had to spend a large amount of money on roof repairs right away.

Some buyers have found that the house they purchased was in an area prone to natural disasters, like floods or landslides. They were not informed about this before buying. After a flood, the house was severely damaged and insurance didn't cover it because it was considered a pre - existing condition due to the location.

One horror story could be buying a horse that was advertised as healthy but turned out to have a serious lameness issue. The seller hid it well during the viewing. When the new owner took it for a proper ride after purchase, the horse started limping badly.

Hidden structural problems are quite common. For example, a cracked foundation that is not visible during a quick look. Another one is mold. People often move into a house and then find mold growing in the attic or basement which can be a health hazard.

Hidden structural problems are very common. For example, a cracked foundation that isn't visible during a quick viewing. This can lead to costly repairs and even make the house unsafe to live in.

Another horror story might involve disputes over land ownership. There could be local families who claim that the land on which the house is built actually belongs to them. This can lead to long and costly legal battles for the new homeowner, and in some cases, they may even end up losing the house they thought they owned.

A friend of mine had a house sitting horror story. He was taking care of a large house. One day, he noticed that some of the food in the pantry was being eaten, but he was alone in the house. Then he found mouse droppings everywhere. Turns out, there was a massive mouse infestation that the homeowners hadn't told him about. He had to deal with trying to catch the mice all by himself while also taking care of the house.

Sure. One horror story is when a family was about to sell their house. They had found a buyer who seemed really interested. But just before the closing, the buyer backed out without any real explanation. The family had already made plans based on the sale money, like buying a new home in another state. It was a nightmare as they had to start the selling process all over again.

I heard a story where in a house share, there was a really noisy roommate. He would play loud music late at night, every night. Not only that, but he also had friends over constantly who were equally noisy. The other housemates couldn't get any proper sleep or study in peace. They tried to talk to him, but he just ignored them and continued his inconsiderate behavior.

One of my home buying horror stories was when we found out that the house had a major mold problem after we signed the contract. The previous owner had hidden it really well. We ended up having to spend a fortune on mold remediation.