Direct Housing

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In Direct Housing, an old estate agent's office in a quiet neighborhood, something peculiar started happening one morning. A little boy walking past the window noticed that the blinds were moving on their own, as if someone inside was frantically waving goodbye. Curious, he told his friends, and soon enough, a group of kids gathered outside. They peered through the window, trying to catch another glimpse. Suddenly, the door opened, and an elderly gentleman emerged with a wide smile, greeting them warmly. ‘Just testing out new blinds,’ he explained. The children laughed, realizing it had been just a prank. From then on, Direct Housing became known not for its real estate but for the friendliest old man in town.

2. In Direct Housing, an old estate agent’s office, a delivery driver left his van unlocked one night. The next morning, he found a curious note taped inside: ‘Your van is parked beautifully—just like your listings!’ A few days later, another delivery driver stopped by and noticed the same note. Smiling, he thought aloud, 'Must be some new marketing trick from Direct Housing!' Turns out, it was just a friendly prank from a neighbor who admired their neat parking job.

3. In Direct Housing, an old estate agent’s office, a delivery driver struggled with his heavy box. Suddenly, the box seemed to have a mind of its own and started sliding towards the door. The driver panicked but then noticed an elderly gentleman watching from behind the counter. With a twinkle in his eye, he said, 'Sonny, looks like that ol’ box wants you to deliver it somewhere else!' And indeed, upon closer inspection, the address on the box was for the next street over. The driver laughed, shook hands with the kindly man, and happily made his way down the block.

4. In Direct Housing, an old estate agent’s office, a delivery driver struggled with his package. As he fumbled, a framed photo on the wall slowly tilted, revealing a hidden compartment filled with old keys and maps. Curious, the delivery driver peered inside and found an ancient map of the city, its edges worn from time. He smiled, thinking it might be useful for navigation someday. Just then, an elderly neighbor walked in, asking if anyone had seen her cat. The driver pointed towards the map, joking, ‘It looks like your furry friend left a trail.’