I showed a house last spring in Tulsa where the seller had turned his garage into a woodworking shop with built-in shelves and a workbench, and the buyer closed within a week just because of that space. Has anyone else seen a garage setup that sealed the deal?
My cousin Mike in Phoenix just bought a 1980s fixer-upper for $180k and says it's the only way to get a decent house in this market. I've always leaned toward move-in ready because I hate dealing with surprise plumbing issues after two weeks. But he showed me his spreadsheet last weekend - he figures his total cost will be $210k including all the work, and similar move-in homes around him sell for $250k+. What do you all think - is the headache worth the savings on a fixer-upper in 2024?
Feeling totally overwhelmed by the home buying process. Can anyone recommend a good broker who will walk me through everything?