Discovering that hoarding is a mental disorder Most people who suffer from hoarding don’t realize it is a mental disorder and therefore those who suffer, tend not to see it for what it really is. Imagine you have a family member that is a hoarder. It can be your mom, your dad, maybe one of your aunts or uncles. Now imagine that you have no idea that they are a hoarder and you think they live a normal busy life. Maybe you Facetime with them once a week or talk to them often but you haven't been … [Read more...] about Hoarding
Hoarding and Biohazard
Hoarding can be really dangerous, especially when it comes to biohazard. There are many things in hoarded homes that can be dangerous or hazardous to the health of hoarders. Some of these things may be obvious and some of them most people would never think of, but there are almost always hazards in a hoarders home. Also, most of the time the hoarder themselves doesn't notice or pay attention to any of the dangers in the home. To them it's just the way of life, and they don't think about any of … [Read more...] about Hoarding and Biohazard
Hoarding and Pests
Flea bites With hoarding can often come pests. Any animal from fleas to raccoons can be a pest in a hoarded home. With many pests you can become sick from getting bitten or by coming in contact with their feces. For example, flea bites can make people sick or give them disease. Bees can also decide to make hives in the walls of hoarded homes. Coming in contact with rodent feces or a bite by a rodent can spread illnesses. Fleas are most likely to be in the house if the hoarder … [Read more...] about Hoarding and Pests
What is beneath the hoarding?
Walking into a hoarded home comes with many unknowns. Can you reach all the rooms in the home? Did they hoard food, animals or human waste? Are all the parts to the home still functional? With these questions you have to ask yourself what is beneath the hoarding? Inaccessible Parts of the Hoarder Home In many hoarding situations there are parts of the home that have become inaccessible. When a part of a home has not been accessed in many years there really could be anything going … [Read more...] about What is beneath the hoarding?
Selling a Hoarded Home
Selling a home can be an overwhelming task and having to think about selling a hoarded home can seem impossible. Luckily, we are here to let you know the process can be straight forward and simple. When we buy homes our goal is to make the transaction go as smooth as possible for the seller. Those in Orlando looking to get a quick sale may want to consider the services out there like that of The Buy Guys (check them out here - https://thebuyguys.com/locations/florida/orlando/) who are able to … [Read more...] about Selling a Hoarded Home
Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
Many of us are guilty of judging people by appearances but there is another side to that coin; from the outside, some people may look very well put together, but in reality their lives are in absolute turmoil, be it debt, alcohol, drug addiction and, quite possibly, hoarding. Some of the finest professors, attorneys, CEOs and executives may have great minds, but they too have their weaknesses. Did you know that 2%-5% of the USA population suffers from hoarding? Many are very high caliber people … [Read more...] about Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
HOARDER HOME CASE STUDY – FLEA INFESTED HOME
A TRUE STORY We recently purchased a home from a hoarder who collected a tremendous amount of garbage, knick knacks and magazines. During our pre-purchase inspection, it was difficult to walk through the house because the floors were covered in belongings and also piled from floor to ceiling. We assessed the home and found the exterior structure to be strong; the house was not falling apart. Under normal circumstances (and with homes in better conditions) we'd consider getting a house … [Read more...] about HOARDER HOME CASE STUDY – FLEA INFESTED HOME
WE BUY FLEA INFESTED HOMES
Have you ever stepped into a flea infested home? How do you recognize a flea infested home? Learn more about the consequences of living in a flea infested home. If you have experienced flea bites, you'll know that every bite becomes itchy and terribly uncomfortable and, unfortunately, there usually isn't just one; they bite multiple times at any given attempt! You may have seen a dog or cat that gets fleas during warmer weather. You treat the animal, spray and disinfect your home and … [Read more...] about WE BUY FLEA INFESTED HOMES
A Hoarded Home During an Earthquake
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...] about A Hoarded Home During an Earthquake
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...] about We Buy Ugly Homes
