Ugly House Photos

Time to celebrate the beauty of home design & architecture from the 1950s.  Today we’d like to share a beautiful vintage 1955 home in Denver, Colorado.

Timeless and classic.

Floor to ceiling windows.

Fireplaces were often the center of attention in 1950s home design.

The wood walls and ceiling look brand new.  Obviously, the owner took great care of this home.

Kudos for the owner for maintaining the style and condition of the home.  We appreciate it.

[Note: this home sold recently.  We hope the new owner enjoys it for many decades.]

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Uninspired laundry room in Houston, Texas.

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Uh, there’s a door on the 2nd floor that leads to a corrugated metal porch roof.  Safe?  Hopefully, these Hickory, North Carolina sellers aren’t advertising it as a balcony.

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How do you convince someone to make their bed when selling?

Making a bed doesn’t require that much time or energy.

And to tidy up the bedroom before selling?

First impressions matter when selling.

Buyers eliminate homes to see based on photos.  [Olean, New York]

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It’s a good idea if sellers are not visible in real estate promotional photos.  Sometimes we get a glimpse of them.  [Glendale, Arizona]

This seller put his best feet forward.  [Another Glendale home]

Time to take his medication.  [Sun City, Arizona]

He’s contemplating the home staging design plan for the living room.  [Trenton, New Jersey]

Calmly waiting for offers.  [Another Trenton home]

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Lions and tigers wallpaper in a Hickory, North Carolina home.

Vintage bathroom.

Looks brand new.

Laundry room.  We’re taking bets how many detergent and bleach bottles can stay on that board before it breaks.

The kitchen has great views of the yard.

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Lisa likes to multitask.  She reads to her baby while she has her hair done and vacuums.  [Kirksville, Missouri]

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Please be considerate of others when selling.  Will buyers be offended to see a flag with the words “Kill ‘Em All.  Let God Sort ‘Em Out”??!!?  [Hickory, North Carolina]

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Lots of random items, dirty carpet, and loose cabinet knob in a Frenchtown, New Jersey family room.  Could have been a really cozy looking fireplace setting with proper home staging.  Missed opportunity.

Another hidden fireplace due to visual distractions.  [Phoenix]

And another Phoenix family room that does not highlight the fireplace.

Lots of baseball caps and other junk in a Tempe, Arizona family room.

A little bit of everything in this Sun City, Arizona family room.

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Today is my birthday and several home sellers are celebrating.

Happy Birthday from Mesa, Arizona.  They even included an unnecessary pot rack just for me!

Happy Birthday from Camden, New Jersey.

Happy Birthday from Elkhart, Indiana.

Happy Birthday from Peoria, Arizona.

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