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Weltanschauung~Homeownership is a positive force for social good

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

 

Weltanschauung ~ Homeownership is a positive force for social good

 

Lynn Friedman has challenged the AR community with the  4th Annual BIG Blog Jumpstart Challenge. I learned about Weltanschauung a few years ago but have to admit I still don’t pronounce the word correctly. But what I do know is the word stands for the philosophy for Active Rain. It is one of the reasons I embrace Active Rain wholeheartedly. Each of the 10 principles resonates with me. Long before I became a Realtor I believed that homeownership is a positive force for social good.

 

When I was growing up my parents taught us what pride of home ownership meant to them and our family. They diligently made extra payments on their mortgage and I remember celebrating the victory of achieving owning our home free and clear in 7 years. The occasion was celebrated with an extra special dinner and cake. The remarkable thing was we all felt like we had accomplished something of greatness. We may have grumbled at cleaning windows or removing the storm windows and putting up the screens in the spring but we all felt pride in how our home looked and the knowledge it was ours!

 

My parents believed in the dream of homeownership. They worked hard and did without to make sure our home was well cared for and instilled in us the importance of making things happen by our own efforts. Their core values of hard work and dedication was ingrained in us by practicing what they preached.

 

I’ve worked as a Realtor® for 24 years and love my job!  I want to help everyone I can who has the desire to embrace and experience the dream of owning their own home. There is nothing more rewarding than making the commitment and making it happen!  

 

Active Rain is committed to empower real estate professionals to help consumers realize the dream of homeownership. Through the exchange of best business practices and continued sharing of information Active Rain has fostered a community focused on educating one another. Our conversations and relationships help us serve our clients with the most caring and informative representation.

 

Our clients “don’t care what we know until they know that we care" (Theodore Roosevelt).

 

AND, if you  are looking for a Realtor® in NW Austin who will give you the professional real estate services you deserve...before, during and after your Sale or Purchase...Call Dorie Dillard...let me put my expertise to work for you..call me at 512-346-1799 or email at dillard@reloaustin.com.

 

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Nice job Dorie. I was also taught that homeownership was a privilege and a responsibility. I have enjoyed my 35 years and oh has it changed.

Jan 13, 2015 11:20 PM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Dorie, excellent post. Roosevelt was a very smart man and I agree that owning a home is a privilege not a right. So wonderful to talk to you last evening, I really appreciate you reaching out!

Jan 13, 2015 11:33 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Dorie,

What a great post, and I love the Roosevelt quote.  Wishing you a great day.  A

Jan 13, 2015 11:45 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Joanna: I do agree..however for some homeownership may be overwelming and not the answer. For those willing to make a committment and work to achieve the goal there is nothing more satisfying than realizing the fruits of your labor.

Hi Ed: I total agree.

Hi Maria: I couldn't agree more.

Hi Debbie: That is exactly what my parents taught us..it is a priviledge and they worked hard to make it happen.

Hi Amanda: I enjoyed ourr visit. Thank you for taking the time.

Hi Alexandra: Thank you for stopping by.

Jan 14, 2015 12:49 AM
Potranco Realty
Potranco Realty - San Antonio, TX
"Sold with Potranco Realty"

Dorie I must agree ActiveRain is committed to empowering us as professional and helping us to help others find their dream of homeownership. Your parents raised you well, I grew up in a very similar surrounding.

 

Jan 14, 2015 12:56 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Bob: They always took seriously the opportunities that were available if you wanted to work hard to obtain.

Jan 14, 2015 02:14 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Happy Wednesday Dorie. The quote by Teddy R. sums it all up perfectly. Have a blessed day!

Jan 14, 2015 06:45 AM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

Dorie, it sounds like your Parents and my Parents could be related!

Jan 14, 2015 08:28 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie owning your own home has been a long standing American Dream.  It is remarkable that your parents were able to payoff their mortgage in 7 years ..... amazing.

Jan 14, 2015 08:45 AM
Nancy Laswick
United Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
Your REALTOR® For The Valley Of The Sun

Bullseye Dorie Dillard home ownership is an incredible force for social good. Neighborhoods that have very high percentages of owner/occupants are typically lower in street crime, vandalism and a variety of other social ills and higher in positives like, property appreciation, quality of schools, etc.

Jan 14, 2015 09:32 AM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Dorie. Thank you for sharing a wonderful way to look at this topic, your market area is very fortunate to have you. You make such a difference in your community.

Jan 14, 2015 07:32 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Anita: Thank you!

Hi Evelyn: Many were like my parents!

Hi George Souto : It was very important to them as they were saving for 3 kids to go to college. Another wonderful gift they gave to each of us..no college debt!

Hi Nancy: You are right!

Hi Joe: I try!

Jan 14, 2015 09:18 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

AR is a giving place....and enjoy giving and receiving....and know that it is the well we can come to for questions answered...news to learn....ahhh !

Jan 14, 2015 09:28 PM
Conrad Allen
Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA
Webster, Ma, Realtor

Hi Dorie.  I can't say it or spell it.  AR is the best site ever.

Jan 14, 2015 09:35 PM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Such positive thoughts Dorie. Your Weltanschauung definition and personal meaning is really well done and an excellent entry in this fun contest.

Jan 15, 2015 12:52 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Sally and David: AR is a giving place!

Hi Conrad: I can't either! LOL!

Hi Noah: Thank you!!

Jan 15, 2015 03:46 AM
Bobbie Smith
Stroudsburg, PA
570-242-1891

Very nicely said Dorie. Your great points are so true.

There are so many "givers" here and we have all become "best friends" and the sharing and learning continues rampantly everyday.

It's a Fabulous Community!

Jan 15, 2015 08:42 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Bobbie: It is a fabulous community!

Jan 16, 2015 08:58 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Dorie, my parents purchased land and had a home built and I remember how proud my mom was and I was about  years old, with 8 older siblings.

Jan 16, 2015 11:48 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Rebecca: it's amazing what we remember!

Jan 16, 2015 08:15 PM