Wednesday WTF

This $135M California Home Looks Like a Fancy Hampton Inn — and I Cannot Unsee It

By Mimi Perez / May 13, 2026 /

If you have only sporadically read anything I have written, it has probably entailed my love for the State of California. It is a beautiful state with so much to see and to do. I long for the day when the Gusman and I can move there. The National Parks are fabulous and, if you…

King of Pop or Prince? This VA Homeowner Made His Favorite Obvious

By Mimi Perez / May 6, 2026 /

This weekend I attended a Las Vegas show called MJ Live. MJ, of course, stands for Michael Jackson. Now I am a GenX’er through and through. Needless to say, Michael Jackson was my jam in high school along with Prince, Pat Benatar, the GoGo’s, and so on. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. My friend who attended…

From Grain Elevator to ‘Wait… What?’: An Epic Home Building Pivot in Minnesota

By Mimi Perez / April 29, 2026 /

Last year I learned how to play the game Mahjong. My friends told me it’s a great game for keeping my mental acuity in good shape. So we’ve been playing at least once a week for the past year. The key to playing this game is developing the ability to pivot.  Mahjong requires you to…

If You’re Cool with Trolls for Neighbors, This Bridge House Is For You

By Mimi Perez / April 22, 2026 /

“Stunning, one-of-a-kind retreat on 5 private acres. What started as a simple bridge in the 1950s has evolved into an architectural marvel that defies expectation.” What they left off was “Bog monsters can be moody at times. Be careful.” They also left out: “Beware of trolls.” Short, squatty bodies with big butts. It’s understandable that…

Southernly Female Charm Is on Full Display in This Gulf Shores, Alabama Home

By Mimi Perez / April 15, 2026 /

I do declare, the home featured in this week’s column is something to behold. Now I do not necessarily mean that in a good way. If there was ever a home that, without a doubt, was built for and lived in by some old Southern woman, it would be this house. Old Southern women have…