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Rebekah is a freelance reporter for the Daily Dot.

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‘My absolute worst nightmare bye’: Family moves into new-build home. Then they open the closet

Mars Ramos is a museum educator and freelance writer. She loves long walks in nature, doing yoga, and baking brownies.

Mars Ramos

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‘Do NOT buy’: Man spots townhouse for sale. Then he sees it’s Ryan Homes

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

3 panel image: on the left a person explains, in the middle is a symbol for flipping houses, and on the right a shot of stairs in a flipped home.

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‘Flippers should have to be licensed’: Man walks into renovated house. Then he sees what they used to build the stairs

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

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‘I am really wondering what is in here’: Family pulls out all the carpet on their basement stairs. Then they get to the landing

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Split image. Image with text reading: "We inherited an estate in Florida in an H.O.A. that's in a 55 or older community. I'm 47. I've been here for 2 1/2 weeks. I'm out walking my dog. and this guy and his wife pull up to me in a golf cart and this is what they say." on left. Suburban homes on right.

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‘I’ve been here 2 weeks’: New resident walks his dog down the street of his neighborhood. Then an HOA member in a golf cart stops him

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‘I ended up with 10 acres instead of 1’: Woman inherits land. Then she issues a warning to people looking to buy some

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘This is what you get’: Homeowner refuses to pay for new driveway after job is done. Then the workers return

Grace Rampaul is a social and multimedia intern at the Daily Dot. She is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, with a major in Journalism and focus on Media and Entertainment Studies. Grace is based in Austin and covers trending stories, entertainment, cultural phenomenon, and all things social.

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‘Worst decision I’ve made’: Man says his monthly mortgage payment went up by more than $2,000. Then he calls out Ryan Homes

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‘Is the inspector not supposed to tell you this??’: Woman purchases new home. She didn’t expect this to come with it

Natasha Dubash is a freelance writer and editor based in Los Angeles. She loves reporting on entertainment, television, and pop culture.

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‘I have never heard a positive review of Clayton homes’: Man buys brand-new home. 6 months later, he discovered shocking damage

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

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‘Am I overreacting here?’: 2 salesmen showed up at this woman’s door. Then they came back a week later

Ljeonida is a reporter and writer with a degree in journalism and communications from the University of Tirana in her native Albania. She has a particular interest in all things digital marketing; she considers herself a copywriter, content producer, SEO specialist, and passionate marketer. Ljeonida is based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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‘You don’t have to replace it’: Woman’s couch cushions get saggy. Then she turns to this little-known trick to bring them to life

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‘I’m shocked at how simple it is’: Homeowner recommends little-known, 3-minute fix. It’ll save you money, too

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‘Switched to a Bosch’: Woman calls Samsung about her fridge. She’s shocked by what they tell her

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

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