Househunting Aficionado Gifts

"It's perfect."

"Enough with how great the public schools are. Just tell us – is there a Trader Joe’s nearby?"

'And if you look to your left between the condos and the ABD store, you can see the ocean.'

"Liable to flooding? Whatever gives you that idea sir?"

'I'm retiring soon and looking for something more comfortable...like a loafer.'

'We'll take it!'

Open House of Horrors

Estate Agent showing client his parents' house - '...and here's one from our affordable homes range'

"A little baking soda will get rid of the smell.

"I want to live in a neighborhood where I can walk around at night."

"Today on Escape to the Country Emily & Oliver are looking for that special little property in the Cotswolds. So what exactly's going to tick all their boxes?"

Mouse real estate!

Real Estate Personals

'We do have a property in your price range, but we need a time machine to go back and visit it!'

'I see a carefree lifestyle by a quiet lake. No, wait, my mistake - looks like I called up the real estate section.'

'The owners are a bunch of clowns.'

'Now, it does require some modernisation. . . .'

'...and the property lies in a beautiful valley by the banks of the river...'

'They're playing house.'

Realty. Remember

"Well, it is a good property. The price is low because it is harder to negotiate due to its S-bend configuration."

"The roof is old and leaks. The good news is when it rains you'll get an additional 3 showers."

'It is a huge property, originally built by a Condor: Perfect for a large family...'

"No dear- I said I was going to buy you a big PROPER TEA!"

"And the bathroom has a water view...if you fill the tub."

'I think you'll all rest easy knowing this is a gated community!'

'Well I think everything is in order, congratulations on your new home!'

"This neighborhood has a strong sense of community that borders on siege mentality."

We're looking for a house with a bigger crawl space… Realty.

UP Again: Housing Prices.

'...and you may notice a few of the previous owner's personal touches.'

"This is a lovely three bedroom detached property, with close proximity to Heathrow and the M25!"

"If a sixth borough opens up, I'll let you know."

"Not too big a garden-my wife tires easily!"

"Architectural Digest calls it 'Twilight chic.'"