Would you buy a house that...

[patbutcher]

A murder had taken place in? How about a suicide?

H and I came across an amazing house today at an open house- fantastic neighbourhood and price. I was all ready to make an offer.

It's an estate house and the old lady died in June. As we chatted with the agent she said she had to disclose to me that a suicide took place in 2013. I really don't think I can get past something so sad happening in the house and I'm worried I'll get creeped out when I'm home alone.

[hermione]

Yes, I would. As long as it wasn't a famous crime or something.

Those aren't my memories so I think I'd feel ok about it.

[pandora]

It wouldn't bother me unless it was a very violent murder. I had a friend who killed himself, shot himself, in his house while his wife and child played outside. The house was awesome and I always hoped that another family could enjoy it. I know he would have wanted it that way when he was well.

My only hesitation would be resale. Hence the violent murder. You can't shake that from the history.

I'm certain that my friend's house isn't tied to his suicide and it's likely that the current owners don't know. It's been almost 20 years at this point.

[waterchurch]

I want to say yes, but honestly I probably wouldn't. I don't even have a reason, I just wouldn't like knowing that.

[bugandbibs]

It wouldn't bother me unless I thought the property would attract sightseers.

We always have our house blessed when we move it and again every New Year. I figure that takes care of things, lol.

[patbutcher]

Aug 4, 2016 17:09:42 GMT -5 RexManningDay said:

Yes to both.

Was the old woman living there in 2013 also?

Google tells me she was so I'm guessing it was her husband or child?

[Deleted]

Absolutely unless it was a high profile situation that would attract negative attention.

[simpsongal]

I bought a car from parents of a teen who took his own life. Probably not in the car, but I was okay with it.

I'd probably just try to keep it from your mind. The previous owners of our house probably died here. I'm not sure. Make the home your own, you won't even think about it. But maybe ask how long you would need to disclose that info for resale purposes.

[patbutcher]

Aug 4, 2016 17:13:19 GMT -5 pandora said:

It wouldn't bother me unless it was a very violent murder. I had a friend who killed himself, shot himself, in his house while his wife and child played outside. The house was awesome and I always hoped that another family could enjoy it. I know he would have wanted it that way when he was well.

My only hesitation would be resale. Hence the violent murder. You can't shake that from the history.

I'm certain that my friend's house isn't tied to his suicide and it's likely that the current owners don't know. It's been almost 20 years at this point.

Sorry that happened to your friend. How terrible.

I looked up the laws here and the realtor didn't have to disclose the suicide but I guess they normally do to prevent lawsuits after the fact.

[anna7602]

Nope. 

[DarcyLongfellow]

Yes, of course.

I'm pretty sure most older houses have had someone die in them. That doesn't strike me as odd at all.

[patbutcher]

Aug 4, 2016 17:19:50 GMT -5 DarcyLongfellow said:

Yes, of course.

I'm pretty sure most older houses have had someone die in them. That doesn't strike me as odd at all.

Die of old age is different for me than murder or suicide. I'm pretty sure the old lady died in the house in June.

[DarcyLongfellow]

Aug 4, 2016 17:22:15 GMT -5 patbutcher said:

Aug 4, 2016 17:19:50 GMT -5 DarcyLongfellow said:

Yes, of course.

I'm pretty sure most older houses have had someone die in them. That doesn't strike me as odd at all.

Die of old age is different for me than murder or suicide. I'm pretty sure the old lady died in the house in June.

Oh, sorry. I think I misread your OP!

Yes, I still would, though. Murder would probably give me more pause, especially if it were from a break in or something, less if it was a domestic abuse situation.

[Deleted]

no way

[luckyno7]

My cousin took her own life (not at a house she shot herself in a hotel) but it would hit too close to home for me so I couldn't. To me that's different then someone dying of old age at a house.

[Deleted]

Yes to both.

[mandapanda18]

I'm going to say no... I lived in a house where a crazy ex came in and murdered his ex-wife and current boyfriend. It was not a high-profile case, but all the neighbors knew and it was always weird to invite them over. Halloween was also a no-go (not fun as a kid).

[pierogigirl]

I'm not sure. I lived in a house where a locally famous murder happened decades earlier The house was not weird - no spooky vibes or anything, but I'm not sure I would buy one.

[TamiTaylor]

No. I also would not buy a house that used to be a stash/lab/drug house either.

[Muddled]

Yes! Price break!

[Deleted]

Nope. I love AHS & all I can think of is murder house

[spk926]

No, I would never stop thinking of it. It's just something I wouldn't be able to shake.

[HoneySpider]

Probably not

[Deleted]

Special snowflake: it would depend on the atmosphere/vibe in the house. Logically, I have no issues with it, outside of a high profile crime; death is a part of life. But I had one heck of a creepy apartment about 15yrs ago, and our cat agreed with me, would not go in certain areas. If it feels off, it's not an option.

[katiescarlett]

No. I would think about it too much.

[estrellita]

Things related to death give me crazy anxiety so I probably wouldn't personally. I'd think about it too much! That said I agree with others that it would bother me less than the old woman dying there (though I'd probably not want to know what room or anything).

[sunshineluv]

I would.

[Blue Moon]

No. I'd be worried about resale plus I'd be uncomfortable myself.

[awick14]

If it was a suicide or a natural death that wouldn't bother me. But if it was a murder that could hurt resale then no.

We bought our current house from a lady who's husband past away. (She was already in a care home he lived at home) I am unsure if he died in the house or not but either way I'm ok with it

[lolo]

Aug 4, 2016 18:29:43 GMT -5 Blue Moon said:

No. I'd be worried about resale plus I'd be uncomfortable myself.

Yup.