I want to know how to get information on a house I'm planning to purchase. I wanted to know specifically if somebody got murdered or commited suicide in this particular house. Anyone?
2006-08-15 14:17:47 · 11 answers · asked by -elemenopi- 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Can I do this online? Is there a site that has a database that you can search for free?
2006-08-15 14:24:42 · update #1
you can go to the local paper and ask to search their database for that address.
2006-08-15 14:21:31 · answer #1 · answered by cynthetiq 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I belive there are laws in several states which require the seller to let you know if the house has been known to be haunted. But of course, the realtor/owner can say they have not experienced anything. Other than going through the local newspapers from the last 100 years, or back to however old the house is, I would do the following: Non-chalantly say that you would really like to have a house that is known to be haunted, or has the potential to be haunted because something tragic happened there. At that point, the seller may open up. And you can check out what he or she says by looking at local papers from that time period.
2006-08-15 21:30:25 · answer #2 · answered by PDY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all try the archives..you will definitely find something if there was a murder or as someone said before me go to the court they have them on record. You can also find a neighbor..and elder one and just go ahead and ask..they probably know and they'll tell you. if you want to search on-line try to search for murders and suicides in that area and you will probably find several data bases. good luck
2006-08-16 03:45:47 · answer #3 · answered by Scooby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other suggestions work, in CA there is full disclosure though so if the realtor or seller lies about the houses history they can be sued. You have to share with us why you are concerned though, 'cause if I felt something in the house I sure as heck wouldn't buy it!
2006-08-15 21:24:03 · answer #4 · answered by WitchTwo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually a reputable broker will tell you this.
Most houses where a murder or suicide took place get sold for less than market value.
It's a bad stigma to have to live with.
2006-08-15 21:24:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.google.com ------> Type the house's address. If there's no match, try with the previous owner's name. If there's no match, try with the house's streetname, and then with the city itself. Add keywords like "murder", "crime", "police", "suspect", etc. to narrow your search.
If you still feel insecure, go to a library and search in the newspaper database.
2006-08-15 21:27:18 · answer #6 · answered by Firefox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go down to the town the house is in all information on that house is for public viewing. Good luck to you....
2006-08-15 21:23:46 · answer #7 · answered by armiki66 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your realtor should know--if not the courthouse should have records. just a thought if it is deemed a crime scene then it was most likely murder and not suicide.
2006-08-15 22:37:54 · answer #8 · answered by katlvr125 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a priest. Whether people were killed in there or not, you'll have to keep away the suffering spirits.
2006-08-15 22:28:40 · answer #9 · answered by avilaalfonsojose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try the local news paper archives .
2006-08-15 21:23:52 · answer #10 · answered by chotpeper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋