Can you share a really bad foreclosed homes horror story?
A family bought a foreclosed property. The day they moved in, they smelled a strange odor. After some investigation, they found out that there were dead animals in the attic. The attic was also full of junk left by the previous owner. It took them days to clean up the mess. Later, they discovered that the foundation of the house was not stable, and they had to spend a large amount of money on foundation repair. It was a nightmare for them as they had not expected so many problems.
One horror story involves a man who bought a foreclosed home. He didn't do a thorough inspection before the purchase. When he started living there, he noticed that the roof leaked severely. Water was dripping into the rooms, ruining his furniture and electronics. The heating system also didn't work properly. He tried to get help from the bank that sold him the house, but they were not very cooperative. He had to bear all the costs of repairs himself, which put him in a financial strain.
What are some foreclosed homes horror stories?
There was a case where a person bought a foreclosed home. When they started renovating, they discovered that the previous owner had removed all the electrical wiring in a fit of rage. It took a lot of time and money to re - wire the whole house. Also, there were unpaid property taxes that the new owner had to deal with, which was an unexpected and large expense.
Can you share some buying foreclosed homes success stories?
Sure. One success story is of a young couple. They bought a foreclosed home at a really low price. The house just needed some minor cosmetic repairs like painting and new carpets. After investing a small amount in these repairs, they were able to sell the house a few years later at a much higher price, making a significant profit.
Can you share a really bad plumber horror story?
There was this plumber who promised to finish a bathroom plumbing job in a week. But he kept delaying and delaying. He would come for a few hours every few days and not really get much done. After a month, the bathroom was still not usable. The homeowner had already paid a deposit and was in a difficult situation. Eventually, they had to hire another plumber to finish the job. It was a total waste of time and money with the first plumber.
Can you share a really bad pest horror story?
Sure. There was a house with a termite problem. The termites were eating away at the wooden structure of the house for months without the owners realizing. One day, part of the floor just caved in. It was a nightmare to repair and cost a huge amount of money.
Can you share a really bad wasp horror story?
Sure. A man was driving with his window down. A wasp flew into his car and started flying around his head. He panicked and swerved the car a bit. He couldn't focus on driving as the wasp kept buzzing near him. Eventually, he managed to stop the car and open all the doors to let the wasp out, but it was a very nerve - wracking few minutes.
Can you share a really bad kitchen horror story?
Sure. A woman was trying to make a new recipe for a soufflé. She misread the instructions and added too much baking powder. When it went into the oven, it exploded all over the inside of the oven. It was a huge mess and she had to clean the oven for hours.
Can you share a really bad appendectomy horror story?
Sure. There was a patient who had an appendectomy. After the surgery, they were sent home too early. The pain became unbearable at home, and when they went back to the hospital, it was discovered that there was some retained surgical material inside. This caused a major infection and a lot of additional pain and suffering.
Can you share a really bad Costco Travel horror story?
Sure. There was a traveler who booked a luxury resort stay through Costco Travel. When they got there, the resort was undergoing major renovations. There was construction noise all day long, and parts of the resort like the pool and some restaurants were closed. The traveler was not informed about this at all before arrival. They felt very cheated as they had paid a high price for a relaxing vacation.
Can you share a really bad online school horror story?
A horrible online school story involves a student who was bullied online during a group project. Some classmates were sending mean messages in the group chat, excluding the student from the decision - making process, and even spreading false rumors about them. The teacher didn't notice the situation until it had gotten really bad, and the student was left feeling traumatized and reluctant to participate in any more online group activities.
Can you share a really bad 'car repair horror story'?
Sure. My neighbor took his car to a local garage. They told him they had to order a special part. After weeks of waiting, they finally installed it. But the part was clearly used and not the right one for his car model. His car ran worse than before.