When I began looking for my first home, one of the first questions my real estate agent asked me was: “What type of house are you looking for?”

My reply: “Something that needs some TLC.”

What I saw were dated kitchens, homes with 20-year-old carpet in every room, wallpaper, wallpaper, wallpaper, vinyl flooring, and terrible landscaping. Oh, and did I mention the wallpaper?