Thursday, May 8, 2008

Um...


Is the shower curtain included? (To be fair: they say it "needs a completed overhaul.")

BEDS: 5 (1 HIDDEN)


The bedroom ceiling has disappeared... where did it go? So tricky!


What is that on the walls? It looks like an extension cord, or possibly a radio antenna. Is it paint? I really have no idea.

"Do not street appraise."



Whaddya want for half a million, windows? Hah.

PLEASE KNOCK




One of the things that leaves me scratching my head (or frantically clicking to close the browser window) is when people leave the toilet seat up in their listings. These people remembered to put the lid down, for which I thank them. They may have forgotten a few other things -- like walls -- but the lid is down.

Ack-centuate the positive



This listing had only four interior photos, including the one above. That's as good as it gets, I guess... but for only $554,950, you really can't be picky.

Smokers OK



What? It's just a little smoke damage. Don't be so fussy. I'm sure it was just a one-time fire.

(Frustrated with the high cost of Seattle-area real estate, I'm now eyeing property in Oklahoma -- just to make myself feel bad.)

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

"It's this or the nursing home, mom. Your choice."

I think this is the entrance to the mother-in-law apartment -- which is fine, if your last name is Lockhorn.