Posts with tag seller disclosures

Snakes on the Plain: Infested Home Still Seeks Buyer

We heard of the homes infested with bedbugs, ghostly apparitions, as well as those overrun with mold. But one home for sale in Idaho is said to have thousands of slithering snakes living sandwiched between the walls and the siding, making noises in the soffits, and resting in the crawl space. The infestation is so bad --... Continue Reading »

Buyers Beware: Was That House a Crime Scene?

People are attracted to homes with history, but some houses come with back stories that may be too gruesome for most buyers. Just this year, for example, the Long Island, N.Y., home of serial killer Joel Rifkin and the Amityville Horror house, also on Long Island, went on the market. Both are the scenes of horrific... Continue Reading »

Is Listed Home a Crime Scene? How to Know Before You Buy

Would you buy serial killer Joel Rifkin's former home, where several of his victims were slain? What about the Amityville Horror house? Both homes are currently up for sale, and the idea of living in either one makes many buyers squirm and decide to look elsewhere. Most buyers would also probably want to know that the... Continue Reading »

The Doomed Abode of 'DJ AM' Goldstein

The New York home of the late celebrity turntablist Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein is on the market for $1.795 million. "This stunning corner unit located at 210 Lafayette in the Soho/Nolita area is filled with sunlight and open city views," says the web site of Pru Douglas Elliman broker Jared Seligman. There's only one... Continue Reading »

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