Good read and a word of warning to people that don't know enough about what they're buying. While not a hard and fast rule, it's reasonable to assume that if something is this uncommon there are...
Good read and a word of warning to people that don't know enough about what they're buying. While not a hard and fast rule, it's reasonable to assume that if something is this uncommon there are reasons for it. While not one to just throw out wild numbers, I don't think it'd be too far from the truth to state that 99.9% of all homes are above ground. It's a beta test that costs you six figures to participate.
It was poorly maintained prior to their purchasing it, a home inspector likely had no idea what to even check, and as they admitted was grossly below other homes in the area during a seller's market. An underground house in a place where even basements aren't common is the first red flag. Basements are common in the northern half of North America because a foundation generally needs to be below the frost line to prevent frost heave. This doesn't happen in the south and as a result contractors in that area are not experienced in how to create one and above all else (no pun intended) this is just a very large basement. Homes are built to different standards and with different options for a reason. In Texas I don't have a roof rated for a foot of snow. Floridians don't have frames meant to withstand earthquakes. Californians don't have roofs rated for hurricane winds. The author got caught up in the novelty without taking any other aspects into account.
Good read and a word of warning to people that don't know enough about what they're buying. While not a hard and fast rule, it's reasonable to assume that if something is this uncommon there are reasons for it. While not one to just throw out wild numbers, I don't think it'd be too far from the truth to state that 99.9% of all homes are above ground. It's a beta test that costs you six figures to participate.
It was poorly maintained prior to their purchasing it, a home inspector likely had no idea what to even check, and as they admitted was grossly below other homes in the area during a seller's market. An underground house in a place where even basements aren't common is the first red flag. Basements are common in the northern half of North America because a foundation generally needs to be below the frost line to prevent frost heave. This doesn't happen in the south and as a result contractors in that area are not experienced in how to create one and above all else (no pun intended) this is just a very large basement. Homes are built to different standards and with different options for a reason. In Texas I don't have a roof rated for a foot of snow. Floridians don't have frames meant to withstand earthquakes. Californians don't have roofs rated for hurricane winds. The author got caught up in the novelty without taking any other aspects into account.