5 Great Reasons to Buy an Ugly House

We’ve all been there – you’re out touring homes for sale and you find one that’s just… well, ugly. And if you’re like most people, you shake your head and tell your Lake City REALTOR® that you’re ready to move on to the next place.

But don’t bee too hasty. Check out these five great reasons to buy an ugly home that could reshape the way you think about less-than-attractive houses.

Before you automatically dismiss a house based on its looks alone, consider these five great reasons to buy an ugly home:

Ugly houses can be diamonds in the rough
Ugly houses are often cheaper than better-looking ones are
You can redo an ugly house if it has “good bones”
You may be able to restore old architectural details
An ugly house’s location may be ideal for you

Here’s a closer look at each.

Reason #1 to Buy an Ugly House: Ugly houses can be diamonds in the rough

Just because a house is ugly on the outside doesn’t mean it’s not beautiful on the inside. (And by inside, we mean its structure and floor plan – not necessarily its decor.) You may find that a house has the most awful paint colors, decor and detailing, but that its floor plan is just perfect for your needs or that its structure is as sturdy as it was the day it was built.

Reason #2 to Buy an Ugly House: Ugly houses are often cheaper than better-looking ones are

Sellers usually know what they have – even when what they have is an ugly house. And often, that results in a lower asking price.

Reason #3 to Buy an Ugly House: You can redo an ugly house if it has “good bones”

If a home’s structure is in great condition and it doesn’t have any major defects, the cosmetic details don’t matter much. You can essentially gut the entire home and make it your own.

Reason #4 to Buy an Ugly House: You may be able to restore old architectural details

When a previous owner doesn’t properly care for a home – as is the case with many much older homes – its architectural details can be lost. With the right owner, though, those details can be restored and make the home a true treasure.

Reason #5 to Buy an Ugly House: An ugly house’s location may be ideal for you

Many ugly houses are in great locations, so if you find one that would be perfect for you if it weren’t so ugly, think twice. A little remodeling and a few nice touches can make the house the ideal place for you to live.

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