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[quote author="Mr. Yuk" date=1219842625]Regarding the dog pooping in the yard, take a look at the listing agent's website (http://www.marlenedietrichrealestate.com/195908.html ... which is actually his wife's website, since he works for the Mrs.) and scroll down a bit. You will then see what appears to be the two dogs shown in the backyard picture:



http://yourtechcoach.net/Marlene/bruiser.jpg



It would be funny if this were a police lineup-type of identification. "Now Bruiser, time to go poo. Good boy!"</blockquote>


Marvelous find, indeed! And I love the avatar/name! MR YUK IS MEAN, MR YUK IS GREEN! WHEN YOU SEE HIM STOP AND THINK - DO NOT SMELL, DO NOT DRINK. DO NOT TOUCH, DO NOT EAT, OR YOU WILL BE SICK. MR YUK IS MEAN, MR YUK IS GREEN! Catchiest poison control jingle ever! I thought it was regional/ Mid-Atlantic and Southern states- did they have that in OC too?
 
I know there are plenty of idiotic descriptions, but I found one that I like.



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Aliso-Viejo/38-Liana-Pl-92656/home/5256549">38 Liana Pl, Aliso Viejo </a>



Per the description:



?esctatic stone fireplace? (nice spell check)

Ecstatic stone fireplace? I know that IR has mentioned the ?cozy brick fireplace?, but obviously an ecstatic stone fireplace is much more desirable.



?Downstairs bedroom perfect for quest bedroom?

Hmmmm, the ?q? and the ?g? key are nowhere near each other on the keyboard, so maybe the REALTOR? really did mean ?quest?! I?d be on a quest looking for how not to be underwater if buying this place.



(while describing the downstairs bedroom): ?maids quarters or your personal office?

I really do need a maid for my 1330sqft mansion. Because not only do I have enough money to pay for and house a maid, it is a full time job
 
[quote author="k.o." date=1219901361]I know there are plenty of idiotic descriptions, but I found one that I like.



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Aliso-Viejo/38-Liana-Pl-92656/home/5256549">38 Liana Pl, Aliso Viejo </a>



Per the description:



?esctatic stone fireplace? (nice spell check)

Ecstatic stone fireplace? I know that IR has mentioned the ?cozy brick fireplace?, but obviously an ecstatic stone fireplace is much more desirable.



?Downstairs bedroom perfect for quest bedroom?

Hmmmm, the ?q? and the ?g? key are nowhere near each other on the keyboard, so maybe the REALTOR? really did mean ?quest?! I?d be on a quest looking for how not to be underwater if buying this place.



(while describing the downstairs bedroom): ?maids quarters or your personal office?

I really do need a maid for my 1330sqft mansion. Because not only do I have enough money to pay for and house a maid, it is a full time job</blockquote>


It's also in "Alivo Viejo" according to the description. Nice proofreading there. If I were the owner I'd be livid.
 
<em>?esctatic stone fireplace? (nice spell check)

Ecstatic stone fireplace? I know that IR has mentioned the ?cozy brick fireplace?, but obviously an ecstatic stone fireplace is much more desirable.



?Downstairs bedroom perfect for quest bedroom?

Hmmmm, the ?q? and the ?g? key are nowhere near each other on the keyboard, so maybe the REALTOR? really did mean ?quest?! I?d be on a quest looking for how not to be underwater if buying this place.

</em>



OMG k.o., I have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard ! Quest bedroom indeed......that's where you go when you want to spice it up a bit.
 
[quote author="Trooper" date=1220069417]<em>?esctatic stone fireplace? (nice spell check)

Ecstatic stone fireplace? I know that IR has mentioned the ?cozy brick fireplace?, but obviously an ecstatic stone fireplace is much more desirable.



?Downstairs bedroom perfect for quest bedroom?

Hmmmm, the ?q? and the ?g? key are nowhere near each other on the keyboard, so maybe the REALTOR? really did mean ?quest?! I?d be on a quest looking for how not to be underwater if buying this place.

</em>



OMG k.o., I have tears in my eyes from laughing so hard ! Quest bedroom indeed......that's where you go when you want to spice it up a bit.</blockquote>


Hahaha, glad you enjoyed Troop! This one was almost as good as a listing I found last year describing the 3rd story condo of a building as being the "penthouse suite".



And I guess the REALTOR(R) had a Freudian slip there.... wanted to keep things interesting in the bedroom description.
 
Mansion Price Drops $7 Million; Agent Offers Bentley as Slump Reaches Rich

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601109&refer=home&sid=alVIa8zYKQPQ
 
Check out the Photochopped first picture...looks horrible.



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/North-Tustin/12901-Dean-St-92705/home/16904752">http://www.redfin.com/CA/North-Tustin/12901-Dean-St-92705/home/16904752</a>







And here's one that's been chasing the market - down by about 20% off of the original listing. They made 15 price changes (some increases) since May 2007.



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/North-Tustin/12552-Carmel-Way-92705/home/11911246">http://www.redfin.com/CA/North-Tustin/12552-Carmel-Way-92705/home/11911246</a>
 
<strong>Paint your house purple, and it too will increase in value 500% in 12 years!</strong>



<img src="http://i-0.rfimg.us/photo/46/bigphoto/705/P645705_2.jpg" alt="" />



http://www.redfin.com/CA/Orange/204-N-Olive-St-92866/home/3221459







Listing Price History

Jul 07, 2008 $1,350,000

Jul 28, 2008 $1,250,000



Sales History

Date Price Appreciation

Aug 26, 1988 $252,000 --

May 06, 1993 $79,500 -21.8%/yr

Sep 10, 1996 $245,000 40.0%/yr

Oct 02, 1996 $249,000 30.8%/yr
 
[quote author="freedomCM" date=1221111372]<strong>Paint your house purple, and it too will increase in value 500% in 12 years!</strong>



<img src="http://i-0.rfimg.us/photo/46/bigphoto/705/P645705_2.jpg" alt="" />



http://www.redfin.com/CA/Orange/204-N-Olive-St-92866/home/3221459







Listing Price History

Jul 07, 2008 $1,350,000

Jul 28, 2008 $1,250,000



Sales History

Date Price Appreciation

Aug 26, 1988 $252,000 --

May 06, 1993 $79,500 -21.8%/yr

Sep 10, 1996 $245,000 40.0%/yr

Oct 02, 1996 $249,000 30.8%/yr</blockquote>


I live a few blocks from the purple house. It?s not currently used as a residence ? even though is smack dab in a residential area. It?s a big ol? Victorian tea house. http://www.victorianmanor.com/. About a year ago, seller was unofficially looking for $3,000,000.



Honestly, due to its size, zoning and proximity to the Plaza and Chapman, I would say that price is not too outrageous.
 
How about what's left of this condo in the Harbor Ridge area of NB/CDM:



http://www.redfin.com/CA/Newport-Beach/38-Vienna-92660/unit-6/home/5527740
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60's Charm!!



Folks, this is one of my FAVORITE streets in No. Tustin. The decor has literally been untouched since the house was built. It is like a time-capsule, yet you can tell it has been very well maintained. Interesting to see what price it will fetch.



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/North-Tustin/12392-Ranchview-Dr-92705/home/17317249">Ranchview Dr.</a>
 
[quote author="SoOCOwner" date=1221710046]60's Charm!!



Folks, this is one of my FAVORITE streets in No. Tustin. The decor has literally been untouched since the house was built. It is like a time-capsule, yet you can tell it has been very well maintained. Interesting to see what price it will fetch.



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/North-Tustin/12392-Ranchview-Dr-92705/home/17317249">Ranchview Dr.</a></blockquote>


It reminds me of that movie "Blast from the Past" with Brenden Fraser.
 
[quote author="SoOCOwner" date=1221710046]60's Charm!!



Folks, this is one of my FAVORITE streets in No. Tustin. The decor has literally been untouched since the house was built. It is like a time-capsule, yet you can tell it has been very well maintained. Interesting to see what price it will fetch.



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/North-Tustin/12392-Ranchview-Dr-92705/home/17317249">Ranchview Dr.</a></blockquote>


That is cool!



It looks like no one has lived there in the last thirty years because the furniture and carpet are so clean and perfect. I think those may be clown paintings on that one wall. How cool is that? I wonder if they are having an estate sale?
 
[quote author="SoOCOwner" date=1221710046]60's Charm!!



Folks, this is one of my FAVORITE streets in No. Tustin. The decor has literally been untouched since the house was built. It is like a time-capsule, yet you can tell it has been very well maintained. Interesting to see what price it will fetch.



<a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/North-Tustin/12392-Ranchview-Dr-92705/home/17317249">Ranchview Dr.</a></blockquote>


Dude... I kinda like that place, but not for $1.2mil when others have been foreclosed on for the $800s. I really like the couch and the table...



http://i-0.rfimg.us/photo/46/bigphoto/323/P656323_3_0.jpg



I would have to change the carpet though. Well... after the IHB party. Brown doesn't show the dirt or the stains from the spilled drinks ya know.
 
[quote author="graphrix" date=1221743829]



Dude... I kinda like that place, but not for $1.2mil when others have been foreclosed on for the $800s. I really like the couch and the table...



http://i-0.rfimg.us/photo/46/bigphoto/323/P656323_3_0.jpg



I would have to change the carpet though. Well... after the IHB party. Brown doesn't show the dirt or the stains from the spilled drinks ya know.</blockquote>


I, too, was having trouble getting past the carpet. It sorta burns my eyes.



Dude...they have an organ. I bet that made for some crazy parties once upon a time. Or not.
 
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