Many buyers often neglect that they put $50k into their kitchen remodel, bought a new roof, and repaired the water heater/AC/washer along the way. So that $100k check feels like pure profit, but often is just reimbursement for past expenses.

Ever gotten a six figure bill on your way out? Happened to lots of buyers around 2008.

I'm too young and poor to have had time to save up, buy a house, and sell it. Again, specifics are king in this debate.

I guess the flip side is not owing a six figure mortgage.

I think it's more likely to happen to the seller.