Housing
To 'fixer-upper' or not? That's the question for many Americans in a pricey housing market
Terry Collins
USA TODAY
Eight months ago, Matt Klinger and his wife, Nicole, had some tough decisions to make.
Should the Southern California couple with three children under 5 who are outgrowing their condo buy a new house in one of the costliest housing markets in the country?
Or, should they invest in a home in need of some tender loving care, otherwise known as a "fixer-upper," a house available at a lower price because it usually requires expensive repairs and sweat equity?