What People On "House Hunters" Say Vs. What They Actually Mean

“We entertain a lot” actually means “we have three friends who come over once a year.”

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What they say: "I want a house with character."
What they really mean: "I want brand-new construction that has some wood beams in the living room."

What they say: "We entertain a lot."
What they really mean: "We have three friends who come over about once a year."

What they say: "It has to be move-in ready."
What they really mean: "We definitely can't afford this, but we're praying."

What they say: "It's really important that we stay in budget."
What they really mean: "We're absolutely going to pick the one that's $60,000 over budget."

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What they say: "It feels claustrophobic."
What they really mean: "I'm too dramatic to just say 'small.'"

What they say: "I need an open-concept space so I can keep an eye on the kids."
What they really mean: "Either I'm horribly overprotective or my children are walking nightmares who must be monitored 24/7."

What they say: "I need a gourmet kitchen, because I love to cook."
What they really mean: "I need a gourmet kitchen so that people will think that I cook."

What they say: "I work from home, so I'll need an office."
What they really mean: "I need a room to store bins of paperwork."

What they say: "I need a man cave."
What they really mean: "Please help me get away from my family."

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