The "not worth it" aspects of homeownership

Buying a home is by no means a small decision. Homeownership is inherently complicated, and as rewarding as it can be for some, it can be equally frustrating or confusing for others. To that end, we recently asked homeowners of the BuzzFeed Community to share the "homeowner surprises" they weren't expecting, and they covered just about everything from tiny annoyances to full-out regrets!

Buying a home is by no means a small decision. Homeownership is inherently complicated, and as rewarding as it can be for some, it can be equally frustrating or confusing for others. To that end, we recently asked homeowners of the BuzzFeed Community to share the "homeowner surprises" they weren't expecting, and they covered just about everything from tiny annoyances to full-out regrets! Check out what they had to say here, and let us know your thoughts in the comments! "Not Worth It" It's easy enough to make a house look at least somewhat presentable: Just slap on a new coat of paint and furnish it with some cheap furniture. But what are some red flags that potential renters and homeowners should keep an eye out for when looking for a new place? Redditors recently shared some of their telltale signs that scream, "This new home is, um, not made well." Check out what they had to say! Needless to say, every generation has their own idiosyncrasies, but boomers truly have some of the funniest ones. And if your parents are boomers, then you are probably more than aware of them. So, in that spirit, we rounded up some of the funniest questions people have asked boomers about why they are the way they are. October is here, which means it's officially ~Spooky Season~!!! Easily (and cheaply) transform your space into the haunted house of your nightmares with these pieces of Halloween decor! Best of yet: They're all under $25! Home design trends are polarizing — and wildly fleeting. Remember when Tuscan kitchens (read: Olive Garden in your home) were all the rage, and now pretty much all of TikTok wants them gone? To that end, we're super curious about what you think of these incredibly divisive home design trends that people feel PASSIONATELY about. Are they the first things you're adding to your dream home? Or are they just straight-up tacky? If You Love Jaw-Dropping Twists And Turns, Read These Gripping Books 35 Pictures And Videos That Show The Catastrophic Damage Caused By The Storm Surge From Hurricane Ian 41 Surreal Pictures And Videos Showing The Unreal Devastation Left Behind By Hurricane Ian 10 Romance Books By Latine Authors You're Going To Love "If You Had Some Self-Confidence, None Of This Would Have Happened," And 23 Other Disgusting Cheating Excuses Here Are 19 Cozy Fantasy Books For You To Curl Up With This Fall BuzzFeed, Inc. 229 W 43rd St. NY, NY 10036 We hope you love the products we recommend! Just so you know, BuzzFeed may collect a small share of sales from the links in this email. View our privacy notice and cookie policy Unsubscribe