Lloyd Wright Gets the Modern Treatment
Not many homes have their own Wikipedia page, but the John Sowden House does. From said Wikipedia page: Built by Lloyd Wright, the house is…
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What can Brown do for you?
Submission and title by Emerald63. Thanks! So much brown in this home. Brown kitchen… …brown dining room… …and a super brown bedroom. Even the exterior…
Street View Is Your Only View
It’s always a good sign when the listing agent is apparently too afraid to set foot on the property they’re selling. There are only a…
“Front yrd is a damn orchard.”
The listing description: Charming Craftsman Bungalow w/ a brand new 2story foundation w/ permits. Updated Electrical. Master Bedrm w/ New Bath & walk-in Clst. Garage…
Terrifying Toilet
Wow. This photo of an incomplete toilet on an unfinished floor in a darkened room tells us so much about the home being offered for…
A Little This, A Little That
Submission and commentary by Emerald63. Thanks! There’s lots to like here… Lots of brick… Lots of wood… Lots of dark areas… and lots of nature….
Listing Agent Used Arti-Stick License
I guess watching somebody walk their dog past your home is pretty exciting when you’re a stick figure. Most of the rest of the photo…
Half a House, Full Price
Submission & commentary by Emerald63. Thanks! What’s that old saying? Half a house is better than none? This place sure does look like it’s the…
Million-Dollar Mailbox
You’re looking at the primary listing photo for this nearly-million-dollar near-the-beach house in Encinitas, CA. Here’s the second photo: The photos are almost as good…
Imaginary Murder Scene For Sale
Seems like a fairly unassuming home. The local paper has the scoop on its minor real estate celebrity status: ‘Twin Peak’ home for sale The…
“Coral Rock Castle (Needs Work)”
Sweet castle. Only one problem… …inside (if you can call it that), is a bit of a disaster. “Needs work,” in listing agent speak. $1.4…
Home Sweet Tavern
Um… Listed on the MLS as a 0-bed, 1-bath single-family home. From the listing description: Historic Evelyn’s Tavern is zoned rural village commercial, allowing residential…
Replete with Rectangles
I hope you like rectangles. Because this Boston-area mid-century modern is basically 100% rectangles. Even most of the furniture is rectangular. Much nicer photos than…
Elvis Has Left the Honeymoon Suite! Mostly…
Submission, title, & commentary by Emerald63. Thanks! Yup, this is where he and Priscilla spent their honeymoon in ’66 and it’s still chock full of…
Look at My Ocean. LOOK AT IT!
Submission and commentary by Emerald63. Thanks! You better like ocean views, because that’s almost all you’re gonna see in this $28M listing. Twenty-six pics with…
This Boston Condo Got Religion
From the listing description: Mount Auburn Village is a friendly little community of just 14 custom condos, created within & beside historic 1899 stone church….