$1 House This is bizarre. Last week a Chicago woman bought a house on eBay for $1.75. That she’s never seen in person. It’s three hours away in Saginaw, Michigan, a place I’d never have known existed were it not for Simon and Garfunkel’s America. Chicagoist also reports that she now owes over $1,000 in back taxes. According to neighbors, “It’s not even worth a dollar. It’s worth tearing down.” In Other NewsThe Office premiere last week was great - not my favorite premiere, but it had its moments (the eclair, the hospital, the proposal, and any scene involving Holly). If you were looking forward to the second episode tonight, too bad: NBC is airing the VP debate instead. posted on 02.10.08

$1 House

This is bizarre. Last week a Chicago woman bought a house on eBay for $1.75. That she’s never seen in person. It’s three hours away in Saginaw, Michigan, a place I’d never have known existed were it not for Simon and Garfunkel’s America.

Chicagoist also reports that she now owes over $1,000 in back taxes.

According to neighbors, “It’s not even worth a dollar. It’s worth tearing down.”

In Other News
The Office premiere last week was great - not my favorite premiere, but it had its moments (the eclair, the hospital, the proposal, and any scene involving Holly). If you were looking forward to the second episode tonight, too bad: NBC is airing the VP debate instead.