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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most people here are talking about older homes with outdated finishes. True fixer uppers are incredible stressors;honestly I feel unless you have family in the trades the best bet is to buy a move in ready house (Even if outdated). Cheaper than a divorce![/quote]

+1 I agree with the definition of a fixer upper presented here. Our 'fixer upper' needed to have the primary plumbing stack pulled and replaced before I could move in. Unfortunately, this plumbing line was behind the primary kitchen wall, which pretty much required the immediate and complete demolition of the kitchen. The house was not liveable and was, in fact, a health risk, until this repair was made.

I purchased this home as a single woman knowing nothing about home repairs (although the home inspection gave me a list of what needed to be addresses asap). I have a very laid back personality and living in a home that was cut in half by a huge sheet of construction plastic for 6 months didn't bother me (80% of the time). I think it takes a very unique couple to go into a fixer upper home purchase without experience in home repairs/remodels and not have it be a very stressful undertaking.  Having said that, I do not regret the purchase at all. The house is slowly transforming into a home I love and the leap of faith I took in purchasing it has great altered my financial position.

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