As Someone Who Will Never Buy A House, I'm Super Curious If These 25 Problems Would Be Deal Breakers

An "open concept bathroom" is going to be a deal breaker for me.

Buying a house is a big commitment. Whether you're anywhere near being able to do it or not, you probably have a rough idea of what your dream home would look like.

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For example, I can't imagine a scenario in which I'd be able to buy a house in this lifetime. But I can tell you that if I did, I'd want a cozy reading nook and plenty of birdwatching windows for my cats. 

Thinking about the things I would (and wouldn't) want in a hypothetical home made me really curious to know: Would you still buy a house that was perfect for you in every other way if it had...

Note: I know some of these issues can be fixed, but just for funsies, let's pretend you'd *have to* live with them for at least a year before renovating.

1. Windows that look directly into your neighbors' houses.

This bathroom window looking directly at your neighbors bedroom. from CrappyDesign

2. A random toilet installed in the kitchen.

Toilet in the kitchen from CrappyDesign

3. No windows in the bedroom.

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4. Poor cellphone reception.

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5. A garage that you can't actually park in.

Infamous house in my hometown. Yes, those are stairs from CrappyDesign

6. A very "involved" homeowners' association.

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7. Popcorn ceilings.

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8. A location outside the delivery zone for any restaurants.

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9. Fluorescent lights.

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10. Wood paneling in every room.

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11. A little bit too open concept.

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12. Tile that always looks dirty.

The marbling in these floor tiles makes it look like someone pooped all over the floor from CrappyDesign

13. Very little storage space.

Closet Space from CrappyDesign

14. An awkward layout.

Can you see the issue with this floorplan? from CrappyDesign

15. Concrete floors.

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16. A busy highway right next door.

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17. Rumored ghostly inhabitants.

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18. Carpet that is older than you are.

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19. Carpet in the bathroom.

My grandparent’s carpeted bathroom from CrappyDesign

20. What about an extremely chaotic staircase?

I think my stairs fit here from CrappyDesign

21. Whatever this is.

Ah yes, the perfect view from zillowgonewild

22. Tricky electrical outlet placements.

Non-movabable counter leaving a 1 inch gap in front of the outlet, impossible for a standard plug from CrappyDesign

23. No outdoor space.

Hallway balconies from RidiculousRealEstate

24. Poorly crafted and un-permitted renovations.

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25. And finally, how do you feel about this toothbrush-disaster waiting to happen?

Sink attached to the toilet, forming a perfect slide from CrappyDesign

Got any more little things that would be deal breakers for you? Tell us all about them in the comments!

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