Quirky Home Seekers Gifts

'Curiosity'

"Is it right on the lagoon?"

"Not to mention the park view."

'Bed & Bagel'

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

'We live in a designer trainer.'

"Well, as a matter of fact, no, you didn't tell us you kept exotic pets when you sold us the house!"

"It's got everything: northern exposure, hardwood floors, central tree."

Carpet salesman, "There's a bit of tyre damage, but not so anyone would notice."

"Can I suggest a hoarder's house? It's perfect for a young family of rats to move in and share with the current owner..."

Homes of the font designers

"When you said you lived in a fishbowl, I just assumed you never got out."

"Let's see - you might be just right for a little 2-turret, 1 1/2 moat unit I'm renting on West 58th street."

'A new concept. The inside out house.'

"Thanks for coming Bob, the reception was terrible before..."

'Mr. Jones? I've found a house that fits your funds perfectly! It even has a little garden!'

'The owners are prepared to accept any reasonable offer.'

"I'm getting a slight draught through the double glazing, you fitted for me."

". . . So why, exactly, was the price drastically reduced?"

'No windows. You wouldn't want windows in a town like this.'

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

"This place is perfect. It must have been built for us."

'In return for storing the nuclear waste, we get a big break on the mortgage.'

The little old lady who lived in a vacuum.

'It's not often they come on to the market.'

Lazlo and Alan, A unique narrow dwelling with atmospheric lighting.

Bathtub with markers to show the water depth

"One question: Do the windows open?"

"Look, it's not ideal but we both have to live with it."

I think I just figured out why this place was available.

'An extinct volcano, disused nuclear bunker, or undersea cave - Anywhere within the commuter belt really.'

Igloo For Sale: No Termites! NO Carpenter ants! NO fleas! No mice! No rats! Absolutely pest free!

'And this is the walk-in fireplace... I'd be careful with that.'

'It's the only affordable housing we could afford.'

'What - the whole house is flooded? Great! I take it!'