The cleaners missed it because the colors in the carpet disguised it. 

Some really high end apartments going up too.

I’ve been looking closer at stale MLS properties too — the 30+ day mark is definitely a sweet spot for softer sellers. 

Hi Benjamin, I use FF too.

It's a medium grey/tan color that blends well with different color patterns.

Just scroll to the bottom of your listing link and you can see 4 places that are quite a bit nicer for under $1500.You are offering small 900sqft with an original kitchen, only ONE bathroom that is dated and has no counter space, an interior that is a mix of finishes and colors, tile ceiling, super basic light fixtures, no garage and a totally overgrown yard - all of that screams total neglect.

Hey James,Builders don’t push HOAs because they’re worried about buyers loving fees—they do it because HOAs protect the long-term value of the whole subdivision, which makes their job selling homes easier.Here’s why:Property values stay consistentHOAs enforce rules about lawn care, paint colors, parking, etc.That means the house someone bought for $450K doesn’t end up next to one with a car on blocks in the yard six months later.Builders can hand off responsibilitiesRoads, stormwater ponds, shared amenities—without an HOA, the city might not maintain them, so the builder would be stuck.HOA takes that off their plate.Financing gets easierLenders often like HOAs because they reduce risks tied to neighborhood upkeep, especially on big new developments.Price opticsDropping the HOA doesn’t feel like a “discount” to most buyers; lowering the sale price does.

Like a Dave Ramsey book on budgetting that should just say if you don't have the money don't buy it on the first page and then you can include crayons or for an extra $20 magic markers with coloring book pages.  

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