Today I got an email about the skeleton of a man found inside a chimney of a home up in San Bernardino County where she lives. The home had been vacant for three years after the previous owner died (probably probate problems at a minimum), and the skeleton was found during renovations by the new owner. Investigators say there were no signs of foul play and that the man has been dead for about two years. They have no idea who he is. Just another reason to get a thorough home inspection. ***** If you need help buying or selling a home anywhere in San Diego County, please contact me. I'll help you find just the right home or just the right buyers to meet your real estate needs, wants, and goals. I'm available 24/7, so don't hesitate to contact me by phone or email. *****
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Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas
Guess a home inspector never knows what they will discover. That is really alarming. I've heard of burglars going down a chimney and getting caught and then suing the owner. Who ever said that the chimney was a property gateway to enter the home?
Feb 26, 2009 02:42 AM
Hot Realty Leads - Phoenix, AZ
If that doesn't make you think twice about becoming a home inspector, I don't know what would....
Feb 26, 2009 02:48 AM
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Wow, now that would be a surprise to find. You may expect like a dead rodent, but a human being, jeez!
Feb 26, 2009 02:53 AM
RE/MAX Advantage Realtors, Searcy, AR - Searcy, AR
That is so sad, but at least he was finally found! I always offer and recommend a home inspection, and no one gets out of my office unless they sign off that they were offered one!
Feb 26, 2009 03:39 AM
Credit Restoration Consultants - Plantation, FL
Wow...I don't know about you, but I find that very creepy!!!
Happy Thursday!!
Lori
Feb 26, 2009 05:26 AM
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services
That is quite a story. The worst I personally heard was a home inspection which discovered a huge boa constrictor in the attic of a home! scary.
Feb 26, 2009 06:37 AM
Lynn Meldrum with Verico Canada First Mortgage - Calgary, AB
USA Realty,Inc. - London, KY
"Homes for Everyone In London Kentucky"
Jim, That is really sad, and scary, Hope they find out who he is so if he has any family they would know what happened to him. Have a great weekend.
Feb 26, 2009 01:00 PM
RE/MAX Destiny Real Estate Cambridge, MA - Cambridge, MA
Cambridge MA Realtor
Hi Jim - Me oh my - I did a search on "skeleton chimney" and it seems this isn't a first. I guess it must be burglaries gone bad. Horrible thought. Now I'm going to go track down those funny smells in my house...
Liz
Feb 26, 2009 01:26 PM
Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ
Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,
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