Has Your House been Discussed on DCUM?
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Anonymous
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Someone else made a thread about a unique house on the market, while it was pending with me as the buyer. It got mixed reviews.
The inspection turned up so many major issues that we backed out. They took it off the market, fixed nothing, and then relisted it for a higher price 2 months later, at which point it sold to a naive, dumb "entrepreneur" who probably couldn't afford it and definitely couldn't afford the necessary repairs. I'm not sure what happened after that, but the house seems to be empty and neglected now. The whole thing makes me sad, because I'd envisioned a future in that house. But ultimately I bought nearby and love my house. |
Anonymous
| Someone posted about my former house when it was for sale. It was full of misinformation. |
Anonymous
I feel bad for the naive buyer. We've all been naive about one thing or another (or two) in our lives, not one of us can escape that. Too bad it was such an expensive mistake for that buyer. |
Anonymous
The problem is if you try to defend the house you get ripped to shreds on here. so you're literally damned if you do. and damned if you don't. |
Anonymous
| Yes. I bought a time capsule house that was mentioned on here. DCUM called it a "hot mess". I love my fixer upper! |
Anonymous
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No
I thought about posting it when I was considering a bid, but I’m too sensitive and don’t want to hear opinions. We love it, it’s not a money pit, but it is historical and in the burbs. |
Anonymous
| Yes. My house is on the highest point in Alexandria and everyone said it would flood. It never has an likely never will |
Anonymous
Might be. Great realtor! |
Anonymous
| Yes, when we were selling our house in the spring, someone posted our house and the OP was positive. Other posters, however, trashed it. Like, ew split level, or ew, power lines. I’m pretty sensitive and hated that my home was being trashed. Thankfully the house sold in one weekend and 10% over list. The experience was so stressful though. |
Anonymous
| No but my friend’s house was. |
Anonymous
I realize it's just free advertising, but the cretins who comment at Popville are somehow more ignorant of DC real estate realities than the people who comment here. |
Anonymous
| Yes, someone didn't like my house. It hurt. |
Anonymous
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No, but my next door neighbors’ house was.
We bought and sold in the crazy summer market and both the house we sold and the one we bought were featured in ArlNow (which had me horrified). |
Anonymous
| Not mine, but my neighbors’ house was posted here. It got trashed and I was glad because I hate my neighbors and the godawful monstrosity they built on our street. |
Anonymous
| Yes. Given as an option to someone looking to buy with very positive things said. Also referred to for value of another listing. |