Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 5, 2009, 12:23 pm
They say kitchens and bathrooms sell homes, and they’re right.  Buyers make snap decisions based on kitchens and bathrooms.  Here are 4 bathrooms likely to make buyers run away. Bathroom 1: ...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 5, 2009, 12:10 pm
Outdated kitchen with fruit wallpaper, $15 shallow sink, $10 faucet, and ugly hardware.  No dishwasher. More old wallpaper and an ugly linoleum floor in this kitchen.  The oven is missing a range h...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 5, 2009, 11:59 am
We see a lot of Phoenix homes that sold in 2006 or 2007 for $175,000-$220,000 go into foreclosure in 2009 and sell to cash investors for $40,000-$55,000.  These investors put $10,000-$25,000 into the...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 4, 2009, 10:01 am
Another wonderful remodeling job of a Phoenix home. The kitchen before. The kitchen before. The kitchen after remodeling. The bathroom before. The bathroom after. The front before. The front af...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 4, 2009, 9:48 am
You hardly notice the duct tape.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 4, 2009, 9:46 am
Buyers groan when they see wallpaper.  It’s a pain in the neck to remove it.  Time consuming. Stains on the wall from oily hair.  Yuk. Sellers should strongly consider removing wallpaper be...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 3, 2009, 2:13 pm
A mural of a very long snake wrapped around an apple tree.  The sellers are ADAMant they want buyers TEMPTED to buy it by Christmas EVE, EDEN if they have to drop the price a little.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 3, 2009, 2:09 pm
Really now.  A toilet in the bedroom.  It’s missing a tank and a lid. One of the bedrooms is being used as an office.  And they have a NASCAR lamp and lots of golf clubs lined up and trophie...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 3, 2009, 2:05 pm
Bride of Chucky is hiding behind the cabinet, waiting to attack buyers.  Another one of those creepy Dora the Explorer dolls.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 3, 2009, 2:03 pm
Is it necessary to have sports jerseys in a dining room?
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 2, 2009, 10:49 am
Foreclosure home in need of some fixing up.  Time for a new garage door.  The patches have worn out their welcome. They gave up on the intricate tile pattern. I still can’t figure out why so...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 2, 2009, 10:41 am
Buy this home and you’ll get a free piano.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 2, 2009, 10:40 am
Banks are starting to realize that they can sell their foreclosure properties for more money if they invest in new carpet & paint.  The photographer wants to prove it’s new carpet at this Phoen...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 1, 2009, 1:30 pm
I forgot to mention yesterday that the 2nd season of “Hoarders” on A&E TV began November 30th.  The new episode is named “Augustine” and it’s just sad.  Piles and piles...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Dec 1, 2009, 1:18 pm
Not a good idea to park your vehicle on the front yard when selling your home.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 30, 2009, 12:58 pm
It’s the easiest solution to this home’s cluttered, crazy-painted look. This bedroom has hearts on the ceiling and the walls. This bedroom is cluttered and coated in blue paint.  Maybe...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 30, 2009, 12:44 pm
Just to be clear…this is NOT a short sale! Just to be clear…this is NOT an untouched photo.  Note the white areas around the tops of the trees & bushes near the roof.  Hmmm.  The sky h...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 30, 2009, 12:38 pm
That’s what was spray painted on the garage wall:  They hit me with a truck!
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 30, 2009, 12:26 pm
Real Estate Statistics - November 30, 2009 update: Bank-Owned Active Listings: There are only 4,724 active bank-owned foreclosure listings in all of the Phoenix metro area, an increase of 17 over las...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 26, 2009, 1:46 pm
Today we celebrate our 2nd anniversary at UglyHousePhotos.com. In two years’ time, we’ve had over 30 million hits!!  Over 2 million pageviews!  And over 883,000 unique visitors! Thanks...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 25, 2009, 11:33 am
Is it really that smelly & dirty in the bathroom that a flyswatter is needed?  Is this a fancy outhouse?
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 25, 2009, 11:31 am
Getting rid of the ugly wallpaper is a start.  Looks like someone scribbled on the wall. The bathroom needs help.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 25, 2009, 11:28 am
The photo’s caption reads, “Rear of house” because it’s butt ugly. The gas pipe in the kitchen doesn’t look safe. Where’s the faucet for the bathtub?  Two handl...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 24, 2009, 2:27 pm
The guest house has roof issues which lead to mold issues.  The guest house bathroom has issues with soap scum and mildew.  Yuk. This is the guest house.  Would you live there? In the main house,...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 24, 2009, 2:19 pm
The German translation: storm & stress.  Here’s the storm.  And a tiny cat flap; she/he better have excellent aim or she/he hits the wall or window. Here’s the stress.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 24, 2009, 2:16 pm
People love to get their picture taken.  This lady is showing off her denim capri pants. Off to mow the yard. She needs him to hold her steady for the photo.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 23, 2009, 10:46 am
Someone tried to remodel their home but ran out of money or time.  It’s now a bank-owned house.  Here we see the master bathroom on the right.  The shower has been removed (hole in the floor;...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 23, 2009, 10:36 am
Triumphant arch over the fireplace.  A surefire winner.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 23, 2009, 10:33 am
The lodge pole/cabin look. The stacked stone look. The angular/stretchy look. The futuristic look. The cat tower look. The high end curvy look.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 23, 2009, 10:01 am
Real Estate Statistics - November 23, 2009 update: Bank-Owned Active Listings:  There are only 4,707 active bank-owned foreclosure listings in all of the Phoenix metro area, an increase of 100 over ...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 22, 2009, 12:46 pm
Clutter leaves a lasting impression on buyers.  Who would be impressed by this Houston, Texas home? This might be a dining area?
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 22, 2009, 12:42 pm
It was love at first sight when the home owner saw this wallpaper for sale at Odd Lots.  She had to have it in her kitchen. The husband and wife couldn’t decide so they compromised:  flagsto...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 22, 2009, 12:36 pm
That’s what you’ll be feeling after using this delightful Columbus, Ohio bathroom.  So what gives with the toilet being so close to the wall?  There’s no elbow room for reading the...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 22, 2009, 12:33 pm
Looks like this Philadelphia home suffered from a lot of water damage.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 22, 2009, 12:29 pm
Little Rock, Arkansas home.  For the home owner who requires instant hot water in the kitchen, just install a water heater next to the sink!
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 21, 2009, 11:22 am
Dark wood paneling.  Dark ceiling.  Dark cabinets.  Dark marble tile. This is a bedroom with two poles held together with plastic.  For what reason?  The contraption on the right is a closet. T...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 21, 2009, 11:17 am
Three homes with bright paint colors.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 21, 2009, 11:15 am
Very unique hexagon tile on the bathroom wall.  Do you like how they carved out the counter top? Let’s hope the concrete pieces don’t fall down on someone’s head.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 21, 2009, 11:12 am
Celebrating the splendor of 1970s couches and macramé. The blue vase on the coffee table is probably filled with matchbooks.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 20, 2009, 11:55 am
We’ve seen worse.  The pink toilet seat is splattered and soiled.  The tub and shower wall are dirty with soap scum.  Was the wall under the sink patched with duct tape?
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 20, 2009, 11:49 am
And so was the painter. Green clouds?  A Hannah Montana pillow? Sponge painted laundry room with bees on the walls.  Or are those flies from the stinky clothes?
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 20, 2009, 11:44 am
Ugly fireplace from a 1962 Phoenix home.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 20, 2009, 11:42 am
Thieves will go to great lengths to steal copper.  I had the displeasure of showing this home to a client; of course there weren’t photos like this to warn us of the damage.  It costs about $4...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 19, 2009, 2:00 pm
Another sad little home in need of remodeling.  The wallpaper is somewhat removed from the dining room. They used the wallpaper as curtains in the bathroom??  Why is there a faucet handle above th...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 19, 2009, 1:53 pm
Can’t figure out what the mural represents.  Fall foliage?  A gray rainbow?  Explosions?  The cycle of life? It’s from a master bedroom.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 19, 2009, 1:49 pm
How many years of dust & dirt have accumulated on this patio?  Time for a power wash.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 18, 2009, 10:56 am
Bring a big spoon and help yourself to refreshing lime Jell-O.  The blue plastic plants add a lot to the dirt back yard.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 18, 2009, 10:53 am
Poor kitchen with its avocado green oven, flagstone back splash, and wood paneling up top. Missing flooring.  Weird ceiling.  Very long window drapes. Pretty awful looking diagonal structural crac...
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 18, 2009, 10:44 am
How cute.  A collection of Alice In Wonderland figurines.
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Leif S. posted an article on Ugly House Photos - Nov 18, 2009, 10:42 am
There seems to be a mental disconnect with this Glendale, Arizona home’s seller.  The trash goes into the trash bin not piled on the driveway, okay?
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