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Definitely a swim spa. The amount of jets in the front, the minimal jets on the side, the shape, the size, the depth. Also, there's no seating along the sides. Unless he's incredibly stupid--which I doubt--he's getting what he signed up for. I hope the kid's still around when Sugar Daddy needs his service as a health care provider. I doubt it, though. My guess is Sugar Daddy is just a stepping stone, and the kid will move onto another rich guy, but one closer to his age, just as soon as he can.

Looking for Land in Florida Wife wanted 5 bedrooms yet they talked of putting all three boys in one room (not that there's anything wrong with that, in fact I think that's impressive). One bathroom with a single sink was too small for the boys to share as they get older. I guess what with makeup and curling irons and all... Husband wanted land, which he got, but it was shared property. She seemed more interested in impressing other people than finding a home that met their needs. I've been thinking lately that maybe McDonald's was the inspiration for the open kitchen concept trend. Yes, this was the kitchen that wowed her.

I had to rewind and turn the CC on because I was wondering what the heck a "wow" was. I thought the husband's need for a large garden, which he would undoubtedly be responsible for keeping nowed, was stupid. The wife, who probably had a better understanding of her children's needs, was more concerned with the front of the house, where the kids would meet other kids. I thought he was just trying to relive his life through his kids, and no one cared about his old life but him. And maybe House Hunters, if it was they who put him up to this stupid demand.

@Orcinus orca...corncob dolls...🤣 I think about all the things I've talked about with people, and one thing I have never had much to say about childhood was that I shared a bedroom, beyond merely stating it as a fact. It just doesn't enter into any thought I have about how inconvenient it was in the olden days when I was a kid. It's not even something I hear standup comedians talk about when they joke about how easy kids have it nowadays. The stories are always about how we were practically street urchins kids compared to younger generations; how only winners got trophies; how we weathered concrete playgrounds; see-saws where we tried to buck the other person off his end; that merry-go-round thing whose purpose was to see who would be the last to go flying off it; riding double on swings with long chains and the way it felt to jump off the swing (before we hit the ground); how we only saw our parents for the short time we were indoors, and that was for meals, patching up wounds, and getting yelled at. Sharing a room doesn't make my list of childhood traumas or hardships or old-fashioned practices that are outdated now. I wasn't traumatized by sharing a tiny bathroom with so many people as a child, but in retrospect, more than one bathroom definitely tops my list of things I would've loved back then. And air conditioning.

Upgrading to Grand in Atlanta Sixty-ish nurse-looking for home for her and her mother. She walked down the stairs like a toddler: first foot on the lower step, second foot on the same lower step. Does not look agile. So she purchases a two-story for her and her mother. 🤷‍♀️ Modern or Vintage in MI Cute couple. When hubby states he's okay with a higher price tag if he doesn't need a hammer to move in, wife responds, 'You truly are a character. I don't even know why I'm looking for a home with character when I have you." I liked the home they chose; they're in a phase in life where it's not necessary to have a large back yard and they might as well focus on interior living.

@laredhead, sounds like the movie "The Joneses". I have a feeling that if the movie had been released 10 years later (2019 instead of 2009), it might've had more impact on people, and been higher rated. The description from IMDb: "The Joneses", a social commentary on our consumerist society. Perfect couple Steve and Kate Jones, and their gorgeous teen-aged children Jenn and Mick, are the envy of their posh, suburban neighborhood filled with McMansions and all the trappings of the upper middle class. Kate is the ultimate trend setter - beautiful, sexy, dressed head-to-toe in designer labels. Steve is the admired successful businessman who has it all: a gorgeous wife, big house and an endless supply of high-tech toys. Jenn and Mick rule their new school as they embody all that is hip and trendy - cool clothes, fast cars and the latest gadgets. But as the neighbors try to keep up with the Joneses, none are prepared for the truth about this all- too perfect family.

I don't know if it's still true, but that was once Houston's claim to fame. Well, that plus operating the guard gates at the prison, Uber driving, GrubHub deliveries, teaching English on line, mystery shopping, writing self-help e-books, and baby and pet sitting all round out their income. At least until they run the plumbing and electricity to their back yard for their rental trailers. 😏

Agreed. But those handles were striking, though, and they looked expensive (not because they were gold but because they were large and looked fairly hefty. I really can't say that I care if the handles in the kitchen match the handles in the upstairs bathroom, but then, I kind of like to mix things up and think of each room as a new place.

Or at least, better hair. @laredhead the realtor definitely looked classy.

I always wondered what "working hard" entailed. I have a feeling it was just doing the job you were paid for and not much else. I liked what I did and went above and beyond at times, and still don't call it "working hard". Just working. I probably would've considered it "hard working" if I put in more than 10 or 15 extra hours a week every week or was doing manual labor.

Yes, the area looked pretty industrial, and I wondered if one would even use that beach for swimming at all. The overcast skies did not help with the appeal of the area. I liked this couple a lot. I thought they were genuine and open-minded and confident that the kids would be fine. (Surrounding them with kids from the US was an eye-roller, though.) I would've really been impressed if they'd taken the home in the Japanese neighborhood. Kudos, HHI, on a new micro plot twist. The couple seemingly dismissed one house, only to double back and ultimately select it. A new dead horse to beat! Can't wait for more fake outs, I'll be surprised each time.

New Port Richey, FL Whenever I watch TV from my PC, I have easy access to Snagit, so when I heard the words, "cute" and "it has a lot of character" in reference to this house, well, I had to snag it. I'm glad they found a house that met their needs and budget.

Not a bad idea. But first, maybe we should try flushing a few of them to prove the point.

Texas to Nashville At one point, the woman, who turned her nose up to so many things, commented that she wished the could move their Texas home to Nashville. Hey, lady, we've seen your old home. Just stop. The first time I saw the house that they eventually bought, I thought it looked like a farm house. She didn't.

I don't recall them making a single mention of having children, just getting a puppy. No mention of a room being anything more than space for them or their guests. I was under the impression that they expected to remain childless.

I think the reality of soaring home prices, the lack of availability of homes selling for less than $350K, and the realization that home ownership is beyond the reach of more and more people these days have made an impression on buyers and they're grabbing what they can right now. They have more realistic expectations and are more grateful to find homes they can afford that aren't being gobbled up by over-asking cash-paying investors.

In places I've worked, corporate finance people merely handled the internal finances of the corporation. They had no external clients, just fellow employees.

Diamond Bar, CA So nice to watch an episode with no construction-, contractor-, or Page-client drama. I even liked the negotiation: yeah, you get 25% but pay any construction overage. @CrazyInAlabama, I agree with you about the door. Doesn't look like something you can easily slam in someone's face if you needed to, and I didn't think it added anything to the design. Maybe it was cheaper. Yeah, Will Smith-signed jersey is nice (I'm not a Dodger fan, so I know nothing of him). I was hoping for tickets to a game behind home plate or even as a guest in someone's suite. I'm such an ingrate.

The Hague I liked this house hunter. I liked when Floor was trying to tell her that she didn't have to have a dishwasher: one plate, one knife, one fork, to which she responded, "Thank you" as though she were insulted. The home she purchased will make a good rental someday.

I can't say that in my apartment-living years, I ever requested outdoor space. That request seems so dumb to me, especially if you don't have a dog. This London guy annoyed the crap out of me. He goes on and on about the budget, but then turns around and asks for more than the expensive place had to offer. I hope it's HHI editing and not idiocy on the part of the house hunter.

Canada to NZ I know that NZ has perpetually Spring weather (or late-winter, early-Spring weather in my neck of the woods), but to hear a Canadian go on about heat in a place that doesn't get much lower than 40 degrees was dumb to me. There are these things called blankets,--and some of them are electric--that people can use when they sleep. After a couple of months, I wonder if they'll grow tired of the trek to the beach and of the beach itself, and if it'll occur to her that the water's pretty chilly year-round. Anyone else think they probably now have a second car? The plot of this episode was pretty thin.

I hear rustling in the brush, I will no longer need a toilet. Really, would you want to use a flashlight to see the path to the toilet, or would you rather not want to know what's there?

Tokyo Lawyer I wonder if, when you agree to do HHI, you also agree to follow a script? I would not want to be depicted the way many people are when they film this show. I kept imagining some personal trauma had driven him to this move. Like someone dumped him for being "too boring" or "too robotic". I give him credit for trying to change. Six months is a safe period. Enough to get exposure but not be depressed very long if the place doesn't agree with him.

A couple of them looked a bit different. Trevor's pants look like they have a drawstring. Alberta's in sneaks and glasses. Thor's in pajamas. 😏

I thought she got the attention of the radio station from her YouTube channel. And it was through YT that she probably learned to be comfortable in front of a camera (there's no live audience in or even crew in front of you). It's believable to me that she never considered radio until the opportunity presented itself. Every time she stated that she was an adult and should have her own place, I thought that maybe she should acquire some adult money first. I don't believe that this woman was insisting on her own place. She had to know she couldn't afford it. It was all a fake premise, so I find no fault with the agent and friend; they were just playing a part.