- Remember the song.....?.If Ihad a Million Dollars. Just a few years ago.....$1,000,000 seemed like a phenomenal amount of money....I mean it still is ..but certainly not even in the realm of what it used to me........To be a 'millionaire' used to be a rarity.......almost out of reach...and as kids I remember on our more boring playdays dreaming up the answers to that question.
Well yesterday I heard the song on the radio again....I'm talking the Bare Naked Ladies Version...
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But the part of the jingle that stuck in my mind - was the........If I had a million dollars.........I would " buy you a house".......And being a Realtor......well of course...it's a catchy tune! lol....
I think we all know.....that it doesn't take a 'million dollars' to make us 'rich!'.........You can't put a dollar value on what it means to be rich in love, friendhsip, faith....
But just for fun...I thought it might be fun.....to play the game again..."If you had a Million Dollars"....what would you buy? If you or someone you know is thinking of Buying or Selling property in Chilliwack, Hope, Abbotsford, Langley or anywhere in the Fraser Valley Area of B.C. - or if you would like more information please give Liz Moras of Landmark Realty Chilliwack a call at- 604-799-0459 or e-mail at lizmoras@gmail.com. Copyright © 2009 By Liz Moras, All Rights Reserved. All photos by Liz Moras(except the one of Claire). All information provided by this author is only an opinion, it is not guaranteed, may be based on information collected from several sources, and may be time sensitive. It is not necessarily representative of the opinions of Landmark Realty Chwk. Ltd..
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor
Todd: I wanna know how you add the signature! tried with no luck...lol hmmm would you do the same with 3 teenagers? grin
Erby: Only spend 50K....wonder where some of those special places might be? But now thats cool - that you would keep doing what you're doing because you enjoy it!
Chuck: College funds are big in the States aren't they? I don't find that Canadians for the most part prioritize saving money for their kids college.....to that same extent! And Chuck........if I were Oprah....I might make the question a bit more challenging, lol.......but yes..........you'd All Win! lol.......Oprahwannabe
Mar 29, 2008 06:21 AM
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor
Matthew: Money can do that can't it - buy us 'some' peace of mind.........: I didn't see any 'fun' in that equation though......but then 'fun' is a pretty subjective term isn't it?
Mark: I have to say travel would be big on my itinerary too..........And Seattle my Sister city......(Vancouver) definitely has a lot of 'room's with a view!" :-)
Rachel: Buy a house for your sister too! How sweet! I spent a year in Australia...but I've never been to New Zealand........they say its a lot like British Columbia......you have family there....or is it just one of those 'i've always wanted to go there!? places.....?
Mar 29, 2008 06:27 AM
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor
As for me - like for most people.......definitely paying off my debts...including have a mortgage free home.........but as my last child is almost ready to leave home -i'm thinking it might be nice to trade up that country home for a little apartment in Vancouver - I think I've been missing the city life a bit for the last 25 years! lol........you know theatre, plays, restaurants.........gallaries...........or maybe i should just take a 2 week vacation in my own big city! Of course watching Oprah's 'the big give..' starts you thinking about how creative one can be in helping others out.......and how you can make those gifts grow exponentially by enrolling other people to help out as well in a mutual cause........that would be exciting..........And then I'm thinking - I always wanted to do an 'around the world' trip.....maybe not in 80 days.........but something like that...........pick my top destinations then do a whirlwind........! :-).....
Mar 29, 2008 06:33 AM
Juba Team Realty - Jefferson Township, NJ
Liz
If I had a Million dollars to spend I would give it all to Shrinners Hospital in Philadelphia PA, those folks do some amazing stuff for the kids.
There are presently 80419 members here if we all made a donation of just $12.43 cents it would total 1 million dollars, just think what that could do for the kids?
Mar 29, 2008 06:36 AM
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
Buy my mom a new home and both my kids homes. Invest, donate to a couple of charities to help abused women/kids.
Mar 29, 2008 07:00 AM
Re/Max Spirit - Dayton, OH
I'd go scouting out various Real Estate investments. A week in Vegas, a week at various beaches and resorts, fine dining, etc. I would then send back all my data to my wife and kids to showcase my travels. Then when the next million came, we would be ready to invest. It would be a tough job, but somebody has to do it.
I guess I could spend a little on the family though. I would let them Supersize their meals at McDonalds one time.
Mar 29, 2008 07:59 AM
Weichert Referral Associates - Hamburg, NJ
Realtor, Sussex County NJ
$100,000 to my church.$300,000 to by my daughter and her children a place and leave them at least 2 yrs. of basic expenses.$200,000 to pay off debt, three new cars, 1 for me , 1 for my wife, 1 for my daughter, Leaves $400,000 in safe investments. With no bills and my wifes disability checks I,d be quite happy finishing my Biblical degree and volunteering in various ministries.
Mar 29, 2008 08:40 AM
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor
Gary: Shriner's hmmm interesting..i'll have to check them out - they must have touched your life in a special way to donate ALL of it to them! :-)
Sally: Yes it would be so wonderful to help out our kids/parents in that way - and personally? I'm all for donating to Women's Shelters!
Chad: You funny guy you....:-)
Hugh: I see you've been giving it some thought! cool.......biblical degree...thats interesting ..:-)
Mar 29, 2008 09:21 AM
Juba Team Realty - Jefferson Township, NJ
Liz
The way I see it is that I would only blow it, might as well blow it on something worthy. And yes they have touched my family and I in a special way. My daughter was born without a hand and they help with prosthetics and we are the lucky ones there are kids in there without arms and legs and broken backs and they fix them all and help the kids live normal lives with dignity.
Mar 29, 2008 09:38 AM
Brookfield, WI
Brookfield Wisconsin Real Estate
Liz,
I'm not sure what I would do with it. I would first take a trip to the Islands - ya know - St. Thomas, St. Kitts, and after having a few tropical drinks and a little relaxing...... I'd decide. A million doesn't go that far anymore, so you'd have t be careful. And don't forget how much ya gotta pay the taxman.... Did you buy a lottery ticket??
Mar 29, 2008 09:42 AM
A Serendipity World - Greenbackville, VA
The Law of Attraction In Life & Business
My first thing would be to donate to abused women and create more shelters. Other than that I am on one heck of a shopping frenzy for family and friends...but would also invest !
Mar 30, 2008 01:56 AM
Juba Team Realty - Jefferson Township, NJ
Melissa
Many Many moons ago I taught self defense classes at a batter womens shelter and although it gave the women a sense of confidence, I think that kind of money needs to go towards educating the women in the homes so that they could support their new lives.
Mar 30, 2008 03:34 AM
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor
Gary - Thats amazing......! The average person probably wouldn't have any idea - how they provide that type of support........and what a blessing to your daughter and family they have been!....I like your idea about self-defence classes being taught to women in women's shelters......I think they do in some.......what was that Jennifer Lopez movie....where she trained for something like that?
Mellisa: Yes, I see this is a common threat.......sad to say........but the shopping part - is fun to say! lol
April: Smile -I didn't buy a lottery ticket....or win.........it was just a random thought triggered by the song I heard on the radio that day! Here in Canada - the taxman does not take his share on lottery winnings..! yahoo..........now you just have to win it!
Mar 30, 2008 06:43 AM
Mainstreet Brokers - Jackson, CA
REALTOR, EcoBroker, GREEN Desingnee
I would look at how to buy myself "OUT." Pay off everything, by setting up a interest baring account to pay down outstanding debt, except the tax write off mortgage on the 'off grid sustainable farm." If there was enough left over I would like to be a majority but silent partner in a nice B&B in Ireland. Ok, so one mil might not do it...
Great question!
Mar 30, 2008 08:24 AM
Juba Team Realty - Jefferson Township, NJ
Liz
I have no idea about that movie with Jennifer Lopez. and yes we do feel blessed with the opportunity the have afforded us.
Mar 30, 2008 09:45 AM
Bigger Communications - Reston, VA
Freelance Real Estate Business Writer
Hmmm. If I had a million dollars? I'd buy one of those round the world tickets and take a year off and just explore the WORLD :-)
Apr 04, 2008 04:54 AM
Juba Team Realty - Jefferson Township, NJ
Jessica
That sounds nice, If I were to go I would want to take a cruise to Alaska and perhaps spend a month or two exploring in the summer time.
Apr 04, 2008 05:13 AM
Chilliwack, BC
Chilliwack, British Columbia - Realtor
Michael: Buy yourself out ! What a concept! :-) I'd go for the B&B in Ireland too - but yes it might have to be a wee bit more then a million!o
Jessica! I'm with you- I'd do an around the World trip too!
Gary: Alaskan cruise sounds great - my girls went with their dad last summer and loved it!
Apr 04, 2008 05:35 AM
Bigger Communications - Reston, VA
Freelance Real Estate Business Writer
Ok, I'm going to start visualizing myself on a plane headinig to...Hmmm? Start with something exotic like India.
Apr 04, 2008 07:34 AM
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