From the gratuitous celebrity references in the listings to the one-minute-before-the-hour open-house start times: Some agents know all the tricks! This weekend: four open houses in Pine Brook, tucked between Ellington Field and Armand Bayou.

Location: 3422 E. Pine Brook Way
Details: 3 bedrooms, 2 baths; 2,615 sq. ft.
Price: $335,000
The Scoop: “IF GEORGE CLOONEY LIVED IN PINE BROOK HE WOULD LIVE HERE” screams the listing for this 12-year-old brick home, which also includes six mentions of Tuscany or Italy. L-shaped pool with covered patio; open Kitchen. On the market since the end of February.
Open House: Sunday, 1:59-4 pm

The Clear Lake celebrity European home tour continues this way . . .

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Location: 4511 Honeywood Ct.
Details: 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths; 3,304 sq. ft.
Price: $344,500
The Scoop: “. . . DAVID&VICTORIA ‘POSH SPICE’ BECKAM ARE HOPING TO INCREASE THEIR FAMILY SIZE WITH A BABY GIRL…THIS STATELY MANOR WOULD CERTAINLY FIT THEM WITH STYLE&PRIVACY.” Plus, mentions of Paula Deen and Mrs. Clean in this listing for a 1996 two-story brick home on a cul-de-sac. Two-story Family Room, upstairs Game Room. On the market for a little over two weeks.
Open House: Sunday, 1:59-4 pm

Location: 4318 Towering Oak Ct.
Details: 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths; 3,428 sq. ft.
Price: $389,000
The Scoop: Three mentions of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie fill out the listing for this 1999 brick home. Pool, spa, sprinkler system; plus oversized 3-car garage. Just listed.
Open House: Sunday, 1:59-4 pm

Location: 4502 Noble Sage Ct.
Details: 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths; 4,383 sq. ft.
Price: $497,500
The Scoop: Apparently celebrity-reference-free 2001 brick two-story on a cul-de-sac. Two staircases; outdoor lighting, open Kitchen, waterfall pool. On the market for a month so far.
Open House: Sunday, 2-4 pm