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
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 and children of hoarders to move on with their lives. Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird once said: You can choose your friends but you sho' can't 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 … [Read more...] about Children of Hoarders
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...] about Some Tips and Benefits for Helping Hoarders near You
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 and can start looking into how to sell your house when they're finally ready to, 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 … [Read more...] about Leaving a Mess for Heirs
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's always a good idea at this point, if you feel you are entitled to anything, that you contact a probate lawyer. It depends if there was a will or an estate plan also known as a living trust. If one of … [Read more...] about Inheriting a Hoarded Home
