Shhh! What’s that sound – it’s coming from the basement. You open the door a smidge and peer into the darkness. Is something lurking? Are there secrets down below? You slowly make your descent, down the creaking staircase. Something catches your eye, you hear rustling, and you notice movement in the corner. You brace yourself and prepare for the worst.Maybe you should have stayed upstairs. Here are a few homes where you should not go down to the basement.

Often hidden in plain sight are the properties that once housed some of the world’s most notorious serial killers. While there is seldom anything distinctive about the homes themselves, it is the inhabitants that make these properties noteworthy. To neighbours, these are homes that carry a heavy stigma and serve as a morbid conversation starter. Check out these three homes where infamous killers once lived.

Located in the northwest end of Toronto, ON is a neighborhood known as Jane and Finch. This densely populated area has earned a less than stellar reputation given its disproportionately high crime rate and poor socio-economic conditions. In fact, Jane and Finch has one of the largest concentrations of criminal gang activity in Canada, making it one of the more undesirable locations to live. Some might argue, however, that Jane and Finch is not all bad - but there are most certainly some apartments you should avoid.

If you’re looking to move to Toronto and desire a modestly priced, quality apartment in a safe neighborhood, then I would advise you to consult elsewhere. Instead, this list will provide you with the worst apartments Toronto has to offer – everything from pigeon infested units to havens for homicide.

Have you ever moved into a property, surprised to find that the previous owner has left a possession behind? Maybe you find a hammer resting upon a shelf, a chair sitting in the corner of the basement, or even a framed picture covered in cobwebs up in the attic. Well, these aren’t the types of unexpected discoveries we’re going to be talking about here.Instead, we’d like to present you with some most bizarre home discoveries – the ones that truly test the limits of the unexpected.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, we’ll assume you’re familiar with the story of a timid high school chemistry teacher, Walter White, turned fearless meth dealer, as portrayed by actor Brian Cranston in the television show Breaking Bad. While the real life methamphetamine business is likely less interesting, it has seen its fair share of home grown meth labs throughout North America. Here are 3 homes that would make Walter White proud.

Halloween is an event that both kids and adults can enjoy. There is a variety of costumes, an endless supply of candy and those familiar feelings of fright that exhilarate for the night. However, these next homes aren’t just creepy on Halloween; they’re like this all the time. These homes are so spooky, they should have a sign saying ‘Beware’ since you can’t be sure what creatures or people are lurking within!

Throughout history, tombs and mausoleums have been constructed to resemble houses. In fact, in prehistoric times, the dead were actually buried inside of their own homes. Tombs were often filled with food, possessions, tools, and other necessities needed for the next life. Fast forward to the 21st century and take a look at these three tombs, er... homes.

This next set of properties is sure to blow you away. We’ve assembled a dynamite list of homes that are part of a housing boom. Now, when we say boom, we aren’t referring to a soaring real estate market. Let’s start things off with a bang and take a look at 3 Infamous House Explosions in the GTA.