Visiting a haunted house during spooky season is one thing, but would you actually live in a house that’s haunted? Just in time for Halloween, a new survey from Rocket Mortgage asks Americans how they’d feel about it and it turns out, it doesn’t scare most off.
According to the poll of 1,037 adults across the country, 39% would absolutely say “yes” to buying a haunted house and 26% more say they’d be open to the idea.
- But a lot of buyers would expect a big discount before signing that contract. More than a third (39%) say they’d need at least 40% off, while 29% would be okay with 20 to 39% off, and only 15% would take 20% off or less.
- And there are some limitations, as a third say a property that feels “isolated and creepy” is a deal-breaker.
- Death on the property - either natural or violent - gives some the ick, but more than half wouldn’t rule it out if the price was right.
- While the idea of having supernatural roommates might spook some, a third claim they’ve already lived in a haunted home. That includes 23% who believe their current home is haunted and 13% who lived in one in the past.
- If they found out their house was haunted, only 18% say they’d sell immediately, but 41% would lean into it and make friends with the ghost.
- If they discovered their new home was haunted right after moving in, 37% would try a ghost eviction using salt, sage, or exorcism.
- Even though they haven’t had personal paranormal experiences, 30% still believe in hauntings.
- But for those who have encountered supernatural situations, the most common signs were a “strong presence” (64%) and “mysterious noises” (61%).
- Others experienced unaccountable footsteps (49%), apparitions (37%) and objects moving on their own (24%).
- Fortunately, most felt the ghosts were friendly (43%) or mischievous (20%), and only 18% said they were spooky and 8% thought they were angry.
Source: NY Post
Scott's Thoughts:
- There’s not enough sage on the planet to make me feel safe living in a haunted house!
- I got freaked out by a Ouija board in my younger days, a haunted house is NOT something I am interested in.
- Halloween is not my favorite holiday. I don't even get a day off for it. LOL