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Pretend You’re on “House Hunters” and We’ll Guess Your Age

By: Jennifer Post

6 min

Pretend You’re on “House Hunters” and We’ll Guess Your Age

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About This Quiz

"House Hunters" is arguably one of the most fascinating shows of our time. If you want to watch a business card designer who's married to a freelance horse trainer, get to HGTV right away. Most likely they will be looking for their forever dream home that they can raise kids and cattle in, close to the city but near good schools, and all with a massive budget of bus fare. These people really do live the dream. The real question is, where do they find these people? Another question is, what would your "House Hunters" preferences, and house preferences in general, say about how old you are? You'd be surprised to know that it will reveal a lot.

There are some things the younger generation doesn't care about. Other things, like enough light for their plant babies, good lighting for outfit photos and a big kitchen for testing recipes, are absolutely crucial. The older generation cares about things like separate sinks, man caves and garages for workshops. The differences in these choices are vast, and while some do overlap, that's the exception and not the rule.

Have some fun and pretend you're on the greatest show of all time, "House Hunters," and we'll guess your age!

Where are you at in life right now?

I'm just living life to the fullest.

I'm looking for a place to raise a family.

I need way more space.

I'm preparing for the next chapter of my life.

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What is your budget?

$60,000

$150,000

$400,000

$250,000

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How many bedrooms are you ideally looking for in your next home?

One will do the trick

At least two

Three or more

Four would be nice, but not a necessity

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Do you want all of the bedrooms to be on the same floor?

Doesn't matter

Yes, that would be ideal.

The master can be separate.

We're looking at one-floor homes, so yes.

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How close to work do you need to be?

I need to be close to public transportation.

No more than 45 minutes

A half hour sounds about right.

I have no preference.

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Are you looking for an open floor plan?

Not particularly

I'm open to it but am not requesting it.

I need to be able to see everything happening.

I like more traditional floor plans.

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What kind of yard do you picture when thinking about your next home?

No yard, I'm looking for a condo.

A decent sized one with room for toys eventually

A huge one to help burn off some energy

A small one with room for a little garden

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Do you need special closet space for all of your shoes/purses/makeup/etc.?

Nope, just normal closets

Not a separate closet, but one big enough for all my stuff

That would be nice, of course.

No, we're downsizing.

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And what about a man cave? Do you need it?

My whole place will be a man cave.

No one "needs" a man cave.

It would be nice to have one, they can come in handy.

That's what garages are for.

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How do you feel about carpeting?

I don't care either way.

Absolutely no carpeting

I like carpeting for bedrooms but that's about it.

Carpet is easier to maintain.

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On average, how many houses should one see before making a decision?

Like two

As many as it takes to find the right one

I'm open to a fixer-upper, so less than normal.

Not too many because it gets confusing

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Are you planning on having kids while in this house?

No way

Maybe

Bringing the ole kiddos with us

Yes, but not my kids

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Double sinks. Are they a necessity?

Not yet

Yes, in my eyes they are needed.

I'd take triple sinks if I could, that's how important it is.

Not a necessity, but a nice luxury if you can have it.

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Do you need garage space whether it's for cars, storage or to have as a workshop?

Nope, I'm good with a parking space.

A garage is a huge plus.

A garage is non-negotiable.

We need one for storage, for sure.

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Are you picturing yourself in each house as you tour it?

I'm just looking at the space.

Oh yes, that's half the fun of it.

I'm picturing how long it will take me to clean it.

I'm picturing my whole family in it on holidays.

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Is being near good schools or close to the city more important?

I want to be smack dab in the middle of the city.

There are some places where they are one and the same.

Definitely good schools

Neither are that important at this point.

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What is the one thing you are not willing to give up in your new home?

Space for a bar

A spacious kitchen

Hardwood floors

A community pool

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How much above your budget are you willing to go for the right place?

I can barely afford the budget I set as it is.

I'd be willing to go up a few thousand dollars.

Probably about $10,000 for the right place.

I'm on a very tight budget, so I'm hoping to come in under.

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Do you want a place that needs a bit of work?

No, it needs to be move-in ready.

I'm not opposed to a little cosmetic work like paint.

I would take on a total fixer-upper if I had to.

Very minimal work like some cleaning or something

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Is a formal dining room a key part of what you're looking for?

I don't want a formal anything.

That would be cute, but it's not necessary.

It would get turned into an office probably.

Absolutely

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What if you put a bid on a house and it wasn't accepted?

I'd find another place.

I'd counter with a little bit higher of a price.

If it was my dream house, I'd be upset, but if not I'd keep looking.

That would be very stressful for me.

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Would you walk into one of the bedrooms and say "this could work as a nursery one day"?

Not in the place I'm currently looking for, but if I were in that place in life, I would totally say that.

Totally! It's fun to think about.

Heck no, that ship has sailed.

Maybe a plant nursery

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How much do you want a claw foot tub with a separate shower?

I'm good with just a tub/shower combo.

I want that so, so badly.

In my dream bathroom that's exactly what I see.

That sounds dangerous, but a soaker tub sounds nice.

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If there's a basement on your wishlist, do you expect it to be finished upon move-in?

I hope there isn't a basement.

Nah, it doesn't need to be finished, I can do that later.

I don't expect it, but it would be super nice.

I'll just use as storage anyway so nope.

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Would you want a window over the kitchen sink so you can see people in the backyard?

Is that a thing people really ask for?

I would love that very much, plus it brings natural light to the kitchen.

Yes, I need to be constantly supervising.

Not people, but I like looking at my garden.

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Do you need space for entertaining?

My whole place will be entertaining space.

Yes, a big kitchen and living room would be perfect.

The backyard is where I want people hanging out, not inside.

Some space, but not a lot

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Do you need a home office for your obscure business that you run out of your house?

Nope, I go to the office every day.

Not for my business, but for paying bills, maintaining my calendar, etc.

I do expect to work from home at some point.

Not a full office, but a nice spot for our computer

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Are you moving yourself, hiring people or recruiting your friends and family?

I'm bribing my friends with beer and pizza.

I'll get my family to help, of course.

Hiring people, I've moved a lot and I'm over it.

Recruiting friends and family for sure

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What are you serving at your housewarming party?

Ordering from a local bar

Lots of appetizers and finger foods

A full dinner to break in the kitchen

It's a potluck.

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Ultimately, are you happy with the choice that you made in the home buying process?

The place definitely works for now.

I could see myself here for a long time.

I couldn't be happier and can't wait to see what improvement I can make.

I think this is the last home I'll ever need.

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