fixer-upper
noun
fix·er-up·per
ˈfik-sər-ˌə-pər 
: something (such as a house or car) that needs fixing up
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As a result, homes that need significant work are selling at some of the steepest discounts in years, and many buyers are rethinking whether a fixer-upper is worth the investment.
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Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
That’s because Houzz reveals that buyers don’t want a fixer-upper.
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Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
The nearly 3,000-square-foot fixer-upper has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a noticeably more rustic feel.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
What might look like a simple fixer-upper to some buyers quickly signaled a much bigger issue.
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Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
That’s because Houzz reveals that buyers don’t want a fixer-upper.
—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
The nearly 3,000-square-foot fixer-upper has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a noticeably more rustic feel.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
What might look like a simple fixer-upper to some buyers quickly signaled a much bigger issue.
—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Fixer-upper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fixer-upper. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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