Home & DesignAUG 31, 2023

30 People Who Bought Their Dream Home And Regretted It Almost Immediately

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If Barbie gets to have her dream house, you should too! If you’ve been saving up for decades to be able to afford that quaint home in the countryside or a two-story in the best school district in the city, you might feel like your dreams have come true when you finally sign off on purchasing the property.

But sometimes, what appears to be the perfect home ends up revealing unexpected issues upon moving in. Below, you’ll find photos that homeowners have shared on the Well… That sucks… subreddit detailing the moments where they may have had some regrets about their purchases. Enjoy scrolling through this list that might make you feel better about not owning your own home yet, and keep reading to find a conversation with Diane Henkler of In My Own Style!

#21 Whole Kitchen Sink Just Fell Out Of The Counter

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If you’re having some second thoughts after purchasing a home, your initial reaction might be to feel guilty, but you should know that you’re not alone. In fact, one 2022 survey found that 72% of homeowners experience some buyer’s remorse. This can be due to having high interest rates on their mortgage, buying a home they couldn’t afford in the first place, realizing they don’t like the house as much as they thought they did, or finding unexpected issues. But buyer’s remorse can be a friendly reminder that you should never rush into the purchase of a home. Take your time, and do it when it feels right.

#22 After Two Years Living In My House, I Came Home To Learn My Mantelpiece Was Just Glued On

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#23 Got Rudely Awaken By The Sound Of Everything In My Kitchen Cupboards Crashing To The Floor

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#24 I Think I’m Going To Need A Bigger Bucket

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Issues in your home are inevitable. Even if they don’t appear right away, one day you’ll need to call a plumber or patch up the roof or replace a window. In the past, you may have been able to call a landlord for these problems, but along with the title and prestige of being a homeowner comes a host of new responsibilities. Don’t beat yourself up if you’re having some regrets following the purchase of your home, and if you need to feel better about the issues present in your house, you can always take a trip to the Well… That sucks… subreddit.

#25 We Heard Crash In The Middle Of The Night - Though That Was A Thief But It Was This

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#26 Gravity Wins. But I Live To Trip Another Day

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#27 I Was Cleaning Out My Rental House And I Smelled Some Strange Smell In The Closet. I Had To Get Down On My Knees To Read This On The Floor. It Was Written In Sharpie

I Was Cleaning Out My Rental House And I Smelled Some Strange Smell In The Closet. I Had To Get Down On My Knees To Read This On The Floor. It Was Written In Sharpie

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We hope these photos aren’t deterring you from going after your dream house if you can afford it, pandas. Just remember to expect the unexpected, because nothing in life is predictable, not even our own homes. Keep upvoting the pics you find to be most unfortunate, and then if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda article featuring nightmares that happened to homeowners from the Well… That sucks… subreddit, look no further than right here!