Most Americans Would Buy A Haunted House

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