At almost every turn, there’s a timely discussion about home prices in America in 2026. However, perhaps the less frequently discussed aspect — but arguably just as important — is the condition some of these homes come in. A New York home inspector on TikTok recently blew the lid off a house going on the market for $2.5 million that appears to need more than just cosmetic upgrades.
The creator’s TikTok page, aptly named inspectionhome, has since gone viral, with one of his videos garnering over 7 million views. In the inspection, he points out crooked door knobs, leaking shower cubicles, and a range of other issues that leave him visibly exasperated, at one point asking, “Who the f– built this?”