6 Reasons Why Buying a Fixer-Upper May Not Be a Good Idea Right Now 6 Reasons Why Buying a Fixer-Upper May Not Be a Good Idea Right Now We get specific about the realities of buying a fixer-upper and why 2021 might not be the year you want to jump in with both feet. Kathleen Willcox, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Buying a fixer-upper and transforming it into the home of your dreams is hardly a new concept. Few people—especially first-time home buyers—can afford to buy a house with all the bells and whistles, so it's common for people to opt for some version of a fixer-upper and make plans to renovate it in the future. We can also give a nod to HGTV's