Department of creative solutions

Having trouble flipping that property you bought before the subprime crisis hit? Perhaps you just need a more creative approach. You could try raffling it off, like this apparently unsellable 'eco-house' in the UK (Hat tip: Adam Smith Institute). Or if you're in the market to buy, you might consider paying for a £25 ticket for a chance to win the house. It's  "illuminated with a Rako wireless mood lighting system." Lovely.