Okay, time for a few laughs on a Friday. One thing I love about being a Realtor is seeing all the ridiculous wording to describe less-than-attractive properties. You know the ones...the listings that describe a house as a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and it turns out to be the most ordinary house on the block...or worse!

Well, the New Yorker makes fun of these listings in their weekly "Shouts and Murmurs" humor column. Here is the first hilarious fake listing to get you started:

"RARELY AVAILABLE corner unit in circular building. Dramatic floor-to-ceiling walls. Breathtaking, massively proportioned mortgage. This one won't last: moisture-drenched BR was formerly home to one of New York's oldest families of termites. Original mold throughout. Architect-designed, carpenter-built, and painter-painted, this 400 sq. ft. jewel box has been lovingly overpriced at $2.8M. Specious!"

Click over to The New Yorker website to read all about the 100% glass building, the Superfund site, the non-existent building, and one listing that is "Incmprhnsble!"

Have a great weekend!

 

(Illustration courtesy of NewYorker.com)

 

2 Comments on "Corner Unit in Circular Building"

JAN
11
2008
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Thanks Mary,  i was wondering where the Friday dunnies were !
2:40pm • #1
JAN
14
2008
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That was quite clever.  I do find it interesting how some people describe their listings.  Although, I must admit, it does get hard sometimes.  How much can you write about a 1 bedroom condo!
6:32pm • #2

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