Picture this: It’s your first night in your new home, a lovely old hilltop estate that you got for an incredible bargain (in fact, maybe that bargain was too good…). It sat on the market for ages waiting for a buyer. And then you came along—unbothered by the graveyard next door or the spirited rumors around town.
As you lie awake staring at the shadows creeping up the walls, you congratulate yourself on your lack of superstition.
Suddenly, a door slams. A floorboard creaks. A chain rattles. A child giggles. (You don’t have a child.) And then it hits you: You’ve purchased a haunted house.
Before you throw your belongings in the car and head off to the nearest motel, give your ghostly digs some serious consideration in terms of pros and cons.
Pro: It’s a conversation starter
Never again will you struggle to find an interesting topic. Whether you’re entertaining friends at a Halloween party (the venue is a no-brainer!) or creeping out your coworkers, everyone will be captivated by your tales of true-life terror.
Con: It could get noisy
Once the novelty wears off, all that creaking and moaning might become more annoying than bone-chilling. And unless you have the number of a good ghost wrangler handy, you could find yourself stuck with the unearthly chaos until you decide to sell. Speaking of selling…
Con: Resale value
Unless you plan to market to professional ghost hunters, you might have some trouble getting a fair price on your haunted house.
Pro: You could become a tourist attraction
Haunted destinations are a popular draw. Your home has the potential to become a bucket list item for everyone from paranormal investigators to curious kids. (Note: This could also be a con.)
Pro: Casper / Con: Annabelle
Finally, it’s important to understand the disposition of your unseen housemates. Happy haunts? No problem. Vengeful spirits? It might be time to cut your losses and start looking for a new home.
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