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I inspected a house today that must have had a few stories to tell (if it could talk). Lots of holes in walls and doors. A lot of broken glass in the back patio (broken bottles and dishes).

But going into the kitchen stopped me in my tracks. The top of the cooktop was smashed to pieces. Now I have seen glass top cooktops that have had a tool dropped on them, and they pretty much just crack. As you can see from the photo, this one must have been smacked many, many times, with a lot of vigor.

The microwave door glass was broken too.

Posted by Jack Feldmann on 03/30/2009 09:25 PM

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15 Comments on Anger management

MAR

I agree, Jack. That took a lot of effort. It's interesting to see what's inside though!

Was this a short sale or REO property? It's not unusual for home owners to intentionally damage their property when they know they are going to lose it. Too bad.

Talk about anger management! Someone might need to attend twice.

I would not have wanted to live with whoever was living there. It is sad that people act that way.

Jack, I listed a home one time that had a gunshot through 3 walls. I went looking and found a bullet stuck in a 2X4 in a closet. Thankfully, the home was an REO and I didn't have to deal with the bunch that had lived there.

Amazing the misguided anger we see nowadays. I understand people are upset that they are losing their homes, but to take that anger out on the home itself is irrational. We see this type of thing all the time in the Phoenix area. Best of luck for the rest of the year.

I have been showing quite a few houses like that if not worse lately. Interesting things out there.

You mean that isn't normal wear and tear? LOL

We are seeing some pretty crazy stuff in the REO's here in Vancouver WA.

Crazy..some people!!!

Jack - I just don't understand people. Why do they have to vandalize property. If you really think of it what really good comes of it.

Jack, is that what a stone looks like? I never broke any so I really do not know they like that.

MAR

Some angry energy is in that house. What a turnoff for a potential buyer.

Those are pretty pricey too. Did you write that up as not operating as originally intended?

I would be scare of what might be in the DWV (drain, waste, vent) lines.

APR

Hi: Jack, Wow that is a lot of damage by the home owner? I usual see that in bank owner home, that were vandalize by kids or the owner pry to leaving the home.

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