The Los Angeles Times reported on September 19th, 2017, that Southern California has a high possibility of being hit by an earthquake with a magnitude of 8.2. It further stated that since the San Andreas fault runs under and very close to densely populated areas, such a quake would cause major destruction (Northridge was a 6.7) Scientists say that an 8.2 quake would rupture the San Andreas fault, fracturing cities throughout Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The fault is … [Read more...]
We Buy Ugly Homes
YES....WE BUY UGLY HOMES! There are billboard signs across Southern California freeways saying “We Buy Ugly Homes”. Have you seen them? Have you ever stopped to think what an Ugly home means? If you are used to living in clean surroundings, we doubt you could imagine or visualize what an Ugly home really looks like or can be. Unfortunately people do live in unacceptable conditions in Southern California, some of which are not only Ugly but also unsafe and a hazard all round. We write this … [Read more...]
Children of Hoarders
Children of Hoarders is a dedicated blog, written in support of children who are fighting to get their parents out of a life threatening situation. At HoarderHomes.com our mission is to help communities, children of hoarder to move on with their lives. Harper Lee, author of “To Kill a Mockingbird” once quoted, “You can choose your friends but you sho’ cant choose your family, an’ they’re still kin to you no matter whether you acknowledge ‘em or not, and it makes you look right silly when you … [Read more...]
Some Tips and Benefits for Helping Hoarders near You
After writing about heirs having a hard time administering the estate of a hoarded home in our previous blog, the notion of prevention comes to mind on some useful tips and benefits in your helping hoarders near you. This blog has been written with a plea to individuals to get out there and help their local community. Hoarders aren’t going to see the problem for what it is; despite the dangers associated with it. Tip 1: Note Strange Behavior When you walk your dog or are simply getting … [Read more...]
Leaving a Mess for Heirs
Heirs have the challenge of dealing with the death of a loved one plus the administration of the estate which often includes dealing with the house. If the person who died was organized and clean, heirs have less of a headache, but imagine dealing with a home that was lived in for years by a hoarder; from floor to ceiling, there is simply no room to walk, let alone walk without feeling nauseous from the stench of it all! There are different scenarios with hoarders. Most people don’t realize … [Read more...]
Inheriting a Hoarded Home
Are you inheriting a hoarded home? Death is painful, but the distribution of the inheritance and the administration of the estate can be daunting for family members. When someone dies, they typically leave behind a house, jewelry, money, stocks, bonds, etc., but not every estate is simple. It depends if there was a will or an estate plan also known as a living trust. If one of these doesn’t exist, the state of California’s probate process often leaves family members fighting and squabbling in … [Read more...]
Life After HoarderHomes.com
HoarderHomes.com is dedicated to one thing and one thing only; buying hoarded homes, fast and with cash. Here is what life looks like after dealing with us. Most of our clients love life after meeting us because we care, we are honest and most of all our clients leave in peace. Why Do We Care? Kristi Cirtwill who founded HoarderHomes.com, has a love for people, home renovations and property development. When she started her business about 10 years ago, her goal was to help those with … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Selling a Hoarder’s Home
Was your dad, mom, family member or friend a hoarder? Are you now in charge of their estate, which probably includes their home, and you are not sure if you should sell it or clean it up? Life is crazy as it is and now to have the loss of a special person thrown in; you just buried them and they suffered from hoarding. You are the executor of the estate and you just don’t know where to start! Firstly, you have to understand that hoarding is an illness, a mental illness that affects 2%-5% of … [Read more...]
De-Clutter or Sell?
Many of us still get bulk loads of coupons, supermarket specials for the week, and reams of real estate news in our mail boxes, deemed by many as junk mail! Why is it that some people find it difficult to get rid of old newspapers or stacks of junk mail and love hoarding them? Some hoard this kind of stuff for years and it now forms stacks from floor to ceiling in their homes. This makes it hard to walk from one room to another, can create a fire hazard and possibly a perfect trip and fall … [Read more...]
Having Empathy for Hoarding Disease
Do you have empathy for victims of hoarding disease? Empathy is the notion of being able to put yourself in the shoes and the mindset of someone else and this blog talks about how to put yourself in the shoes of someone who suffers from hoarding disease. Keeping in mind 2%-5% of the U.S. population (approximately 16 million people) suffer from this disease, don’t judge the victim but understand that this is truly a mental illness. Hoarding disease is a disorder that is defined as a … [Read more...]
