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Why do DCUM posters love the word McMansions?  Is that to cover up for their lack of manners? Does it make them feel better?

I wouldn't dream of entering a new home with shoes, nor would I walk in with shoes if there are shoes by the door.  Take a hint![/quote]

"McMansion" refers to a very specific sort of house. It is generally in a development with other houses built from the same plans-- no more than 3-4 different plans for the whole development, and all built by the same development company, usually on spec. It usually has at least one room that is open to the floor above, often the foyer. (This room will be described by real estate agents as "soaring".) The construction materials are often poor quality (lousy insulation for heat and sound) but the cosmetic finishes are more expensive (granite countertops, travertine bathrooms). Landscaping is almost always neglected.

You see the term McMansion on DCUM a lot because there are lots of McMansions in this region. It's just the right term for a certain type of house. Do you also take issue with "rowhouse"? Because that's the right term for most of the houses in the denser DC neighborhoods. [/quote]

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