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
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
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
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...] about Life After HoarderHomes.com