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WHAT kind of HOUSE are YOU?

By
Real Estate Agent with Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert

Remember when Barbara Walters used to ask her guest "If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?" I think it was BW. Anyway...

As several of us sat in the office today: one working on a listing, another on a hopeful listing and the other playing solitaire, we started discussing what kind of houses we ARE. "Well," I said, right off the bat. "I have an attached two-car garage and my foundation is questionable," I added.

One of my Realtor buddies smiled. "You're traditional."

Traditional? ME?    It's a wonderful design, very nice, but I just don't feel like one.

No, I think I'm more Country-style    .  You know, with the cute front porch--wider than it needs to be--but warm and welcoming.  Plus, a little chipped paint here and there....Yeah, that's me. 

Now, Rainers...what about you?  What kind of house are YOU?

Highland Beach Condos David Serle
RE/MAX Services - Highland Beach, FL
Boca Raton Agent David Serle

I am a double wide oceanfront trailer fairly portable and mobile with a gorgeous view and direction.  Foundation may be a little shaky, but always willing to invite people in.

this was a great post.  very funny.

May 25, 2007 01:32 PM
Deborah Ryman
Santa Cruz, CA
M.A. Feng Shui Services, Santa Cruz County
I'm a post-Victorian farmhouse. I have some incredible design features, but am also sturdy, down-to-earth, and functional.
May 25, 2007 01:58 PM
Kat DeLong
Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Prescott, AZ
REALTOR

David: So funny! Good one. Thank you for the wonderful description.

Deborah: Super--awesome home.  Thanks for commenting.

I LOVE both of YOU (homes)! Thanks for contributing!!

May 25, 2007 02:01 PM
Mary Pope-Handy
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno - Los Gatos, CA
CRS, CIPS, ABR, SRES, Silicon Valley
I'd be an ecclectic mix between a low-slung Spanish style home and a Tuscan country home.  There would be lots of tile, wood, open spaces and windows, and great views. There would be some wrought iron, and a fireplace that commanded one wall of a living or great room - but large windows and doors taking over the long side of the room with sweeping views and a covered patio. But it would be a mix, so a courtyard, maybe with bouganvilla climbing a wall, or maybe lilacs over a covered walkway, and a fountain to greet visitors. There would be both the sense of space and intimacy. It would be both a bustling home and a retreat.
May 26, 2007 02:43 AM
Kat DeLong
Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Prescott, AZ
REALTOR

Mary:  Nice home!  Thanks for commenting.

May 26, 2007 04:00 AM
Carla Barnes
EOTM Properties, LLC - McDonough, GA
Property Management In Atlanta

 

I am a log home nestled in the Montana Mountains. Nice and Cozy inside where almost anyone would feel comfortable as long as you abided by the main rule of the home which is ...all shoes off at the door ;)

Foundation is a little unstable....renovations on the way...........

Very bright colors throughout the home that will keep you well balanced.... I think...Lol

May 26, 2007 04:09 AM
Kat DeLong
Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert - Prescott, AZ
REALTOR
Carla: Montana log home--SUPER! Very cute... Thanks for joining in. 
May 26, 2007 04:22 AM
Carla Barnes
EOTM Properties, LLC - McDonough, GA
Property Management In Atlanta

 

No Problem...been with active rain for minute. Didn't realize all it had to offer...Thank you ;)

May 26, 2007 04:31 AM
Carla Barnes
EOTM Properties, LLC - McDonough, GA
Property Management In Atlanta

 

No Problem...been with active rain for minute. Didn't realize all it had to offer...Thank you ;)

May 26, 2007 04:31 AM