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re: Rich peoples houses are so nice
Posted on 1/31/26 at 6:21 am to Clark14
Posted on 1/31/26 at 6:21 am to Clark14
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Sam Walton was the richest man in America and lived in a modest home. To each his own I guess.
He also drove around in a POS truck.
He would also drive around and make unannounced store visits to see what was going on at each store to make sure each store was doing what they were supposed to do.
Meanwhile some of his kids have turned into liberal cucks, spending daddy’s money and growth on various liberal causes.
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Posted on 1/31/26 at 7:28 am to awestruck
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Broken plugs
What is this?
Did you mean to say receptacle?
Posted on 1/31/26 at 7:30 am to UtahCajun
*your
Posted on 1/31/26 at 7:44 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
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Rich peoples houses are so nice
Some definitely are.
There's also a ton that seem cheap and tacky, just big.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:00 am to The Pickwick
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What house price and/or characteristics are considered “rich people house” these days? I’m curious what the OT thinks on this..
There probably isn’t one characteristic to point at and say this is a rich house.
One of my best friends did a custom build last year. He has a badass wine cellar, a sports bar like room with the biggest tv I’ve ever seen in a house. Of course as the outdoor cabana kitchen and a slick pool.
That alone I would consider to be a rich house, but also seeing the artwork he has and the top of the line kitchen seals the deal.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:03 am to Mr Happy
When wife and I built our house we could have qualified for a mortgage 3-4 times what we built.We did,15year loan and paid it off in 10 years.
We owned 3 houses before we built and none of of them were anything special.
Our idea was we didn’t want a note that we couldn’t afford on 1 paycheck in case something happened to one of us healthwise or death.
We know younger couples in these MacMansions that require 2 salaries to afford.If something happens to one of them they’re screwed.
We owned 3 houses before we built and none of of them were anything special.
Our idea was we didn’t want a note that we couldn’t afford on 1 paycheck in case something happened to one of us healthwise or death.
We know younger couples in these MacMansions that require 2 salaries to afford.If something happens to one of them they’re screwed.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:36 am to LSUA 75
Everyone’s definition of rich is different.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:41 am to notiger1997
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also seeing the artwork he has and the top of the line kitchen seals the deal.
A few of us were talking about this the other day. Is your art work in your house valued at MORE than your house?
That may be a good definition of a rich house
This post was edited on 1/31/26 at 8:44 am
Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:49 am to awestruck
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Not old neighborhoods but in the nicest and best parts of town, some new money trying to look old, some high dollar subdivisions, some just bad rejuvenations or additions. Some they just didn't know any better.
There was this absolutely stunning house towards the end of Bocage Blvd that went up for sale a few years ago after the original owner died. Whomever bought it…I have no idea what they were thinking or who they hired to do it for them…but everyone involved should be charged with a crime for what they’re doing to that poor house.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 8:59 am to awestruck
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How do you know if they're rich?
Been in too many rich homes that were anything but... just builder grade everywhere you look. Cheapest of door sets, locks, plugs, and switches. Plumbing of plastic, no brass internals at all. Everything reeked of big box from the MDF cabinets, to the cheapest of trim and moldings (maybe even plastic). Poorly fitted carpentry, piss poor painting, bad drywall, cheap carpet, cheapest of tile put in wrong, cheap faux floors, cheap lighting, every corner that could be cut was and no telling about the wiring, electrical, HVAC, roof, water heater(s), and on and on.
As a guy who went from living in a 2000 SF house in a middle class subdivision for 18 years, to living in a custom built home neighborhood, I can attest to that. When I wanted to build, a very reputable builder I am close friends with recommended for me to use a licensed architect (not a draftsman). A full blown architecture and design firm is rarely used in my area. After designing a couple houses with that firm, walking through brand new nearly finished homes with them, and riding around the neighborhood with them, the faults were pointed out, the cut corners were noticed, and the mirages was brought to my attention.
One of the things that gives away new money or house poor, is a brand new custom built home with no window treatments, or bare bones/underwhelming landscaping, or a backyard that is just grass or limited with only a pool and limited decking. We bought a nice 4000SF transition house that was less than two months to completion, located in the same 'hood, and used the interior design team of the architecture firm to furnish it. Talk about expensive, and I discovered all the tricks builders do to save them money. I stopped the landscaper after he told me the budget he had, and did it right with full coverage of the front and backyard using his landscape architect. That costed me as much as a small house. I stopped the custom closet guy after he showed me the designs for the closets, laundry room, and mud room. What I wanted and paid for costed 4X as much.
While doing this, I have also learned that some of the "luxury home builders" that have these fancy websites and well done social media pages is all one big facade. They are building shoddy houses that look great for a few years, then the issues sink in as it gets older. They are also using cheap subs and are blacklisted by the good subs, as the facade custom builders don't pay their bills in a timely fashion. No good sub will tolerate that, but the below average desperate ones will.
I also found that Louisiana people are cheap even though they are wealthy. They want everything for cheap and think expensive = ripoff. They don't have the mindset of getting it done the right way. My architect told me that his go to statement to potential clients who balk at his proposals: "for the price you want to pay for a design and service throughout construction, you don't need me.....you need a draftsman."
For those wanting or planning to build a custom home.....NEVER EVER EVER sign a price per square foot contract. NEVER. You open the door for shoddy construction and cut corners, cheap subs, delays, etc.
ONLY sign a cost plus contract with a proven builder, and have high consideration for the architect's recommended list of builders. I have a great builder who is in heaven that I am a client with my architect and design team assigned to his project. He calls me every day with options. He points out that the architect calls for ____ materials or amounts, like pilings needed. He gives me the price for what that would cost, and the price of what most people do. I have the choice, and that includes craftsmen, such as when the roof design called for intricate details in framing, we decided to use a guy fluent with this design, and proven by similar projects that he did. After several convos, the builder understands that we will only do what the structural engineer and the architect designed, however we will always discuss the cost differences of the material choices in case I wanted to omit anything. One thing I love about architects is accountability put on the builder, as its their creation and a reflection of them. I also like the CYA mentality of the builder by pointing out several issues that are solved before the materials are ordered. By not having that, the builder will cut a corner to make it work, and the buyer would never know. Nothing is half assed. The state is full of average Joes who want a nice house but does not want to pay to do it right.
The guy building across the street from me was about to lay a slab without pilings. He questioned his builder when a pile driver showed up to my house with 190 piles on the property. He made the builder drive piles after I finished.
I also discovered that by using an architect, you have access to the best subs out there. These subs cost more, but man you get what you pay for.
As far as the original poster, yes it does feel nice to be in or visit a nice house, but I have a lot of respect for people who have small charming houses that are furnished well. I think the problem is the "we won't get our money back" mentality along with "we may as well move to a larger house." That mindset will always put someone in a underwhelming house no matter the size of it. I completely renovated my 2000 SF house , along with upgraded lush landscaping, before we decided to go larger. The neighborhood was inspired and projects followed with their homes. When I sold, I was under contract in three days with a ton of inquiries.
This post was edited on 1/31/26 at 9:05 am
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:13 am to BoogaBear
Two things:
1. I love the Charles Barkley Speed Stick reference
2. My toilet also has a heated seat and auto flush. Among other things.
1. I love the Charles Barkley Speed Stick reference
2. My toilet also has a heated seat and auto flush. Among other things.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:36 am to Mariner
You're getting downvoted, but you're not wrong.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:41 am to Mariner
Never seen that many piles under a house…ever. Must be some house… in the shittiest soil possible.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 9:52 am to T1gerNate
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That is baller shite to where you’re so secure in your station in life you don’t feel any need to flaunt it. We should all be so lucky. It’s a mindset.
Sam's F150 is in the WM museum. In the bed is a kennel and a depicted Ol Roy, his dog and constant companion. Also pics of Sam and the same truck in front of the original Walton's 5 & Dime. He basically drove it until he passed. Very admirable man.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 10:24 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
Wrong, there’s still parts of their life they are envious of you. Appreciate what you have and stop giving a frick about what others have. Weak.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 10:54 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
I enjoy the house, just not the upkeep/maintenance costs...
Posted on 1/31/26 at 11:01 am to Tarps99
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He also drove around in a POS truck.
He would also drive around and make unannounced store visits to see what was going on at each store to make sure each store was doing what they were supposed to do.
Meanwhile some of his kids have turned into liberal cucks, spending daddy’s money and growth on various liberal causes.
Everyone has a vice...Sam Walton also spent crazy money on his hunting trips and his private planes that he flew.
Same with Warren Buffet.."drives a 10yr old Cadillac" but has several homes, ranches and farmland, and vacation home in Laguna Beach
Posted on 1/31/26 at 11:12 am to Hawgnsincebirth55
My first home was built in 1936 and had never been updated except for knob and tube wiring replaced at some point. It was in a great neighborhood. But was always a project so definitely never a rich person’s house (more like a boarding house for wayward adults).
Now we are old and have young boys who destroy and mess up everything.
At this point I’ve given up on the hope of ever having nice things.
Now we are old and have young boys who destroy and mess up everything.
At this point I’ve given up on the hope of ever having nice things.
Posted on 1/31/26 at 12:23 pm to BoogaBear
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I went from 4k sq ft with a pool, outdoor kitchen, etc. to a 2400 sqft piece of shite on 20 acres, added an above ground pool and a deck, it's way better
Want to downsize eventually also to a smaller house with a lot of land, just hard to find something that’s just right in my area north of Atlanta. Not in any big rush though (and god do I hate moving). Plan down the road to find a second place in the Northeast, most likely Maine, after downsizing.
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