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Brookfield Historical Society LandmarkThe Captain Benjamin Ingham HouseBuilt in 1768 for $550 and 2 Tons of CodfishPresent Worth $3.5 Million, But Could Easily Bring $5 Million.

'Alone for the weekend at last!'

"Early model of baggage claim"

"Oh it's not haunted, it's just really old and nothing works."

'And this is Eddy, he's been giving virtual tours long before computers.'

Leaning Tower of Pisa

'Great to see the ol' museum is finally getting a face-lift.' An old building getting a medical face-lift

'If I lived there, the first thing I'd do is have my head examined.'

"You're unlikely to find anyplace on the market that is truly impregnable."

For sale sign: 'Unique 16th Century cottage. Similar properties wanted.'

'Floodplain close - House on stilts with ladder. Estate Agent saying, 'Welcome onto the property ladder...''

Planner at work.

"Do you have one with a bigger mud room?"

"I remodelled, but I left it so that when danger threatens I can still take refuge in the redoubt."

The Mortons: It's all about our money.

'For added curb appeal, I think you should fill the moat.'

Slums of the 'Devil's Acre'

They're nice, but they lack the charm of an older home

'I sold my house and got what I paid for it. But you bought it in 1962.'

"Now do you see, Betty, what a little luck, a few sound investments and the shameless inflation of corporate profits through bogus transactions can buy."

'It's a dump, but it's a steal at this price.'

Harris Realty We Make House Calls

"People don't live like that anymore."

'Due to a slight technical mistake, I sold your house to me for £2.50.'

Man walks past estate agent with 'Buy one, get one free!' sign.

Sign reads - For Sale Still Under A Million.

'Is this the open house?'

'Developer' shocked by price of 'Retrofitting needs' on old building

"It's a great old building, but I wish we had a more up-to-date security system."

'As you can see, this charming old property has been lovingly restored to its original condition of no electricity, and an outside loo.'

House auction. Door knocker is gavel 'Going, going.'

'Deal or no deal?'

"Don't you just love the way these old houses creak?"

"These older homes are tricky. You never know what kind of pipes you'll find."

'And in addition to a great room, this home has a cool room,super duper room and a totally awesome room.'