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Audacious Woman Wants A Free Home, Is Sure A Good Samaritan Will Hand Over Their House To Her
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Audacious Woman Wants A Free Home, Is Sure A Good Samaritan Will Hand Over Their House To Her

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Who wants a free house? I know I do. So, just ask and you shall receive. Sure, it happens. But sometimes, asking takes on a whole new meaning, especially when that ask is for an entire house… for free! Some people have really big dreams, a lot of audacity, and perhaps a touch too much optimism.

Like our Redditor’s neighbor who thought that just by asking nicely, she could snag the house of her dreams. I don’t know about you, but a free house in a prime neighborhood sounds just peachy to me.

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Some neighbors might ask for a cup of sugar, but this one asked for a whole house instead

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One homeowner was surprised to find a letter in the mail from a neighbor asking him to give her a free house since she can’t afford one

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The neighbor was asking people for a free house, writing a letter explaining why she deserves it more than anyone else

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The woman sent out thousands of letters to people in her desired neighborhood hoping to find a generous person ready to hand over the keys to their house

So, what’s the story behind this bizarre request? Well, our Redditor had just listed his home for sale, and was sorting through mail when he stumbled upon a letter from a potential buyer. Except instead of a normal offer, the author was asking if the Redditor would be willing to just give them the house, or at least sell it for an absurdly low price.

Why? Because they’re a good person, and hey, you might have a spare house lying around, collecting dust. Sure, because that’s how the world works these days.

Now, I’ve heard of people shooting their shot, but this is next level. The brave writer, who, bless her heart, at least has some sense of humor, explained that while she worked hard and made a decent life for herself and her family, she just couldn’t seem to cross the financial finish line to afford a home in this idyllic neighborhood. Plus, she had just lost her job. Yeah, rough week.

But instead of giving up on her dreams, she sent out thousands of letters, asking if there was anyone out there with too much money, or at least a spare house, and a charitable spirit willing to hand over the keys to their home.

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While it’s not unheard of for people to pass down homes to others for free, it’s usually to family members, not to total strangers. Families might gift homes to children or pass them along in wills, but in this case, our letter-writer seems to be betting on a once-in-a-lifetime act of generosity from a stranger who’s sitting on a spare mansion.

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Let’s face it, though, housing prices are no joke right now. In the writer’s defense, the market has been a rollercoaster and housing affordability has hit a major low, with skyrocketing property values making home ownership feel impossible for many. So, this mom’s letter might seem bold, but in this market, desperation drives creativity.

That said, even if you’re desperate, it takes a special kind of guts to ask someone to just hand you a house. Most of us would consider downsizing or relocating, not starting a neighborhood-wide letter campaign for free real estate. If it was me, I probably wouldn’t have the gall to ask people for a free house. But hey, that’s just me.

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But, believe it or not, the letter’s author might actually be onto something. Psychologists say that asking for help can be empowering. While most of us would feel embarrassed or guilty about asking for such a big favor, it can sometimes lead to surprising results. People are often more willing to help than we think, especially when the request is framed positively, and there’s a sense of mutual respect.

And here’s where the writer’s creativity comes in, as she even added a backup plan for those feeling generous but not that generous. If you don’t have a home to gift, maybe you know someone who does. After all, if she’s going to dream big, she’s not stopping until every homeowner in the neighborhood has read her plea. I have to admit, that’s one determined neighbor.

And who knows, maybe her letter campaign will pay off. Stranger things have happened. While most of us wouldn’t dream of asking for such big favors, there’s something kind of endearing about someone willing to take a chance on human kindness. Worst-case scenario, she gets a bunch of chuckles and maybe even a couple of well-meaning responses. Best case? She might just find someone with a soft spot for a damsel in distress.

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So, what do you think of this bold request? Would you ever ask for a house for free? Or is this the wildest thing you’ve ever heard? Let us know in the comments.

Netizens had a few good laughs over this story saying the woman is a “choosy beggar,” since she only prefers to live in a good neighborhood

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What do you think motivated the neighbor to ask for a free house?
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Leah Banks
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was an older man in my area giving away his truck. He wanted people to write to him why they felt they needed the truck, what they would do with it, etc. He didn't need the truck or the money it was worth (a couple thousand at least!) In the end, he chose my husband and I to donate his truck to. 8 years later we are still driving it, and still grateful. There ARE generous people out there, and while we didn't ask for a vehicle, it came at exactly the right time!

Bec
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's nice. I donated my old cars to a college automotive program - they fix them up and auction them off. It wasn't worth trading them in at the dealership and I got a small tax write off. I was happy to see the last one around town for awhile - good to know she got some use. It had just sat on our driveway through the pandemic and we decided we didn't really need a second car.

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zovjraar me
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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well, they asked politely and knew it was a long shot. they didn't demand it. so i think it's kind of weird but ok.

UncleJohn3000
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My experience is that the people with an 'abundance mentality' depend heavily on the voluntary and involuntary support of the people around them. And are completely unaware of that.

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Leah Banks
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was an older man in my area giving away his truck. He wanted people to write to him why they felt they needed the truck, what they would do with it, etc. He didn't need the truck or the money it was worth (a couple thousand at least!) In the end, he chose my husband and I to donate his truck to. 8 years later we are still driving it, and still grateful. There ARE generous people out there, and while we didn't ask for a vehicle, it came at exactly the right time!

Bec
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's nice. I donated my old cars to a college automotive program - they fix them up and auction them off. It wasn't worth trading them in at the dealership and I got a small tax write off. I was happy to see the last one around town for awhile - good to know she got some use. It had just sat on our driveway through the pandemic and we decided we didn't really need a second car.

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zovjraar me
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well, they asked politely and knew it was a long shot. they didn't demand it. so i think it's kind of weird but ok.

UncleJohn3000
Community Member
1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My experience is that the people with an 'abundance mentality' depend heavily on the voluntary and involuntary support of the people around them. And are completely unaware of that.

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