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“Grandma’s House” vs. “Grandpa’s House”

It’s not uncommon for agents to see homes marketed as a “Grandma’s house.” Less usual: homes marketed as a “Grandpa’s house.” I’m not sure about other Realtors’ association with each type of home, but here are mine: Grandma’s House: —”Vintage” Kitchen with lots of old appliances (wall oven, mixer, etc.); —Old(er) window treatments, floor coverings,...
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“Grandma’s House” vs. “Grandpa’s House”

It’s not uncommon for agents to see homes marketed as a “Grandma’s house.” Less usual:   homes marketed as a “Grandpa’s house,” which I’ve now seen twice in just the past week. I’m not sure what the listing agent’s association for each type of home is, but here are mine (and I’m sure, many other Realtors’): Grandma’s House:...
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“Stuff” (“i.Stuff?”) Then & Now

Ouch! My 8 year-old daughter’s mantra lately seems to be “it’s not F-A-I-I-R-R-R!!” So, I chided her that she has WAY more stuff than I ever had, when I was her age. To which she retorted, “Yeah, but the stuff I have hadn’t even been invented when you were a kid.” See, “i.Everything?” “i.World?” “i.Giveup”...
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