subject: Make Sure Your New Home Is Not Haunted [print this page] When a person is looking for a new house, it is important to find a house that will make you feel "at home". You should experience only happy and comforting feelings when you live at a certain place. You and your family should always be at ease. If you or anyone else does not feel safe within your new house, there might be something more going on. When a house gives you negative feelings, or is being inhabited by an entity, you will often have an uneasy or disturbing sensation. You may often feel as if you are being watched, get goose bumps, or you may simply feel "off".
There are some things to look for when considering the purchase of a new house. Look around the neighborhood. Make sure that the neighbors and the surrounding properties give off a good vibe. You should feel comfortable around your house and not only inside of it. If there is anything strange going on around the area, you may have problems later on down the road. It is important to do a thorough investigation of your home before finalizing the sale. Would you buy a car without ever taking it for a test drive or getting an automatic to look under the hood? This philosophy should be applied to all your major purchases, including a place to live.
In order to give an accurate assessment as to whether or not this could be a good place for you to live, there are questions you should asked, including:
When the last time the house was occupied and when was it built? Has there been any major remodeling or replacement projects? Were there any disasters such as a fire, flooding, or tornado that may have resulted in casualties and severe damage? Are there any electrical problems and when were the pipes and wiring last replaced?
Is there a history of strange occurrences? What is the history of the area? Has the house always been a residential property? What existed on the land before? Are there any tragedies that took place in the past at or surrounding the property? Do any of the neighbors experience unexplained issues?
Many of the answers to these questions can be found at the local library. Some cities have historians who will be able to tell you any history regarding neighborhoods or buildings. If it was something huge, it was probably printed in a paper somewhere.
Even though a house may seem fine right off the bat, it never hurts to ask about a short trial period. The sellers may be willing to let you spend a few nights in the house before making a decision. This will allow you to get a real feel for the house, the rooms, and the property. You may find that only a specific room or area makes you feel weird. Evaluate this feeling and decide whether you could live it with every day.
Sometimes it is simply not possible to stay in a house over night before a purchase is made. In cases like this, make sure to pay attention to the feelings you get throughout the walkthrough. Ask for the input of family members who may also be on the walkthrough with you. Do not second guess yourself. If your gut tells you that something is wrong, consider moving on and finding a different house. This is a major purchase and because you will need to be living there long term, make sure it is a place you will be comfortable.
