From a compact bungalow to a huge sprawling modern mansion set in 14 acres of land, these are the properties in County Durham that have been listed for sale longest on Zoopla.
It's a shame for the owners as generally speaking the property market is buoyant, with houses in great demand and prices rising.
There is also a bit of a 'mortgage war' going on as the UK's top lenders are offering a succession of bargain basement mortgage deals to attract business.