Would you buy a house where someone was murdered/died?

Cgirl · #1 Jun 27, 2006, 08:57 AM

I just am curious what everyone thinks, would you buy a house where someone died in it recently?

How about a house where someone was murdered or commited suicide?

My answers: I live in a house where someone died, but peacefully of old age...I would not buy a house where someone was murdered or commited suicide...just because every creek in the house would have my mind racing

magprob · Jun 27, 2006, 09:08 AM

That depends on how long the body remained in the house. If they were removed soon after death, then I would buy it. If they were there for more than a week, no way. You can't get the smell out! Same with a car someone has died in...don't buy it!

If you are talking about hauntings, I love them and welcome them. I have been in one house that had a lot of ghostly activity and it was the most fun I think I have ever had. Except when the shower curtain would start moving and shaking...I like to be left alone in the shower!

orange · Jun 27, 2006, 09:44 AM

If you buy an older home, you have to expect that at least one person has died in it. Years ago people almost always died at home rather than in a hospital, and even if they died elsewhere, their bodies were often brought back to the house for a while, rather than to a funeral home.

I currently live in a house that's about 150 years old. The original owners and one of their children died in it, and I'm sure other people have, too. It doesn't really bother me. A murder though, especially an unsolved murder, might be different, if the spirit isn't at rest and is causing problems for people who live in the house. I may consider not buying a house in that case... or if I really liked it I would buy it anyways and have a medium in to access the situation.

valinors_sorrow · Jun 27, 2006, 10:27 AM

I would buy a house I loved regardless of what took place in it. I would perform the "smudging ceremony" with a bundle of sacred sage that my native american friend taught to me. But then I have not had any experience of a ghost or haunting that was bad, so I don't necessarily fear them.

Nez · Jun 27, 2006, 10:27 AM

My house was built in 1905,and only two families lived here before me.The last family moved out,and the origional owners "died" whilst not in the house.However,guests,friends,and family members have sometimes said that they feel that "someone" follows them up the stairs,a big Edwardian built staircase.I have felt nothing however,in the eighteen years I have been here.Here's hopeing.

Would I live in a house where someone had commited suicide,or been murdered? Not a chance....I'm a pussycat at heart.

talaniman · Jun 27, 2006, 10:36 AM

No! Absolutely not!

Krs · Jun 27, 2006, 10:39 AM

My father died at home, peaceful in his bed and it doesnt scare me, probably cause its my dad, even if i had to see his spirit im sure i would only smile instead of scream.

I suppose i would buy a house if a person died peacefully in his home, cause i believe his soul is at rest, BUT if someone was murdered or suicide i think NOT. no no no way.. those are my beliefs thou, as i believe their soul wont be at rest and may come to haunt me..

phillysteakandcheese · Jun 27, 2006, 12:34 PM

In short - Yes.

I wouldn't want to be like a vulture and swoop in and grab the place as soon as it came up for sale. But a few years after the event, if it were the right property, I wouldn't have a problem.

aqua@home · Jun 27, 2006, 04:46 PM

I agree with most everyone here. It would depend on the circumstances.

Peaceful, old, sickness, etc...yes
murder, suicide, etc...no



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