Woman Bought A Disaster-Stricken House That Was Destroyed When A Huge Tree Fell On It
Buying a house is definitely at the top of everyone's bucket list.
Regardless of the size, as long as you can buy your dream house, it is already an achievement, demonstrating your commitment. There are many factors to consider when purchasing a house.
Think about the price, location, size, and, of course, consider not just the present but also your future (including that of your family who will be living under the same roof). With that in mind, you need to prioritize your safety and security.
It is perfectly acceptable to be selective, as owning a home entails a great deal of responsibility. If something goes wrong with the property you acquired, it can lead to significant headaches.
Speaking of headaches, this TikTok user (@_arsmath) experienced more than that. She documented and shared the series of misfortunes she encountered with the house she bought, and the video went viral.
It cost her a considerable amount of money in repairs, and the grand finale was unexpectedly her house being crushed by a falling tree. Fortunately, she was neither severely injured nor killed during the incident, as she was inside the house when the terrible event occurred.
Continue reading to learn about the series of misfortunes this woman endured before the grand finale.
First was this dead tree.
When she discovered the dead tree, cutting it down was the obvious solution. That cost her $7,000.
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It needed some repairs, which added another $3,000 to her expenses.
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She spent another $3,000 to fix this faulty washing machine, which caused her house to flood.
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Fourth, the faulty power lines.
She nearly had a heart attack when she heard an explosion from the power lines, and she got trapped inside the house.
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Fifth, an "indoor waterfall".
The list goes on as repairs piled up one after another. Now, it was the roof that needed replacement.
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The sixth and the grand finale...
This was indeed "grand," leading her to one emergency room visit after one of the trees surrounding her house fell and crushed it.
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This is what her house looked like outside after one of the trees fell on it.
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A closer look inside her house.
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Despite everything, she is still thankful that she is alive.
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She showed the spot where she was when the tree fell.
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She shared her condition caused by the incident.
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She is glad that the situation wasn't a total tragedy. Now, she shares her experience to warn others.
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She now shares her story for people to learn from it.
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She had her property demolished, built a new one, and then sold it.
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See how people have reacted to her story:
This guy was able to relate to her.
And this guy lost three houses before learning a lesson.
Her story serves as a lesson to new and prospective homeowners.
Hopefully not.
This gave people renting some relief.
Rent vs. mortgage.
This woman has shown everyone what life is like as a homeowner — the risks, responsibilities, and other aspects associated with owning a house.
We admire this woman who never gave up. She faced her problems with resilience despite the many misfortunes.
Even though her home was destroyed, she was still very thankful that she never suffered severe injuries.
Most importantly, she was alive and kicking.
