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When a Hut is a Home

By Terri Visser

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Desert Sky Real Estate, LLC 200201121

October 06, 2008 01:50 PM

I thought it would be fun to share some of the more interesting homes I've had the privilege to visit and be a house hut guest in. You quickly gain perspective and learn how truly blessed most of us are in the homes (and with the creature comforts) we have. Hut

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This is the "kitchen sink" of a Miskito Indian home I have stayed in a few times in Walakitang. Having a separate "kitchen" makes this a pretty sweet house!

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Another "housing complex" in the same village along the Rio Coco River.

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Hut2

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Yes, all of those people live in that house!!!

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Hope you enjoy these shots. If you do, maybe I'll put up a few more here and there with stories to back them up.

Terri Visser, CRS

Desert Sky Real Estate, LLC

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Shannon Gilmore, CRS

Long and Foster Real Estate - Warrenton, VA

Real Estate Sales Associate with Long and Foster

Terri thanks puts it all in perspective... we have so many conveniences and are so blessed! Who cares about having to unload the dishwasher !!!!

Oct 07, 2008 12:15 AM

Dale Terry

Yadkinville, NC

How lucky we are in America, and doesn't this show how much of a set of whiners we are. Great shots, do more.

Oct 07, 2008 12:30 AM

Sonja Adams

Keller Williams Realty - Purcellville, VA

I would love to hear the stories behind your trip...this really puts our lives into perspective doesn't it? We should be thankful for what we have!

Oct 07, 2008 02:54 AM

Terri Visser

Desert Sky Real Estate, LLC - Redmond, OR

CRS - 12 Years Selling Central Oregon Real Estate

Kris - They are happy, and so hospitable. When our group goes down river (usually 13ish of us) and we need to stop for the night, befroe we're off the canoe someone has offered up their home. It's so awesome.

Kara - I wish I had a picture of the spiders we share the master bath with. They looked like jeweled lapel pins. Maybe next time.

Thanks Russell. I think you're right. I know I was until I started traveling.

Oct 07, 2008 03:29 AM

Terri Visser

Desert Sky Real Estate, LLC - Redmond, OR

CRS - 12 Years Selling Central Oregon Real Estate

Diane & Vickie - We really are blessed huh. One of the inspiring things about the Miskito (and similar people groups) is that they are pretty happy with what they have and how they live. To them it's not a "downgrade". And they are willing to share what little they have with a bunch of gringos. LOL

Now wait a minute Shannon. Unloading the dishwasher may be one step to far! I really hate that. LOL

Oct 07, 2008 03:40 AM

Bobby Wallace

Vacant Land Solutions - Charleston, SC

Sell Your Vacant Land The Hassle Free Way!

Terri - GREAT shots! Thanks for sharing.

Bobby Wallace

Oct 07, 2008 04:32 AM

Bryant Tutas

Tutas Towne Realty, Inc and Garden Views Realty, LLC - Winter Garden, FL

Selling Florida one home at a time

Terri, I bet the folks in these pictures are very comfortable and at peace with their surroundings. I long for the simple life. We are so spoiled in this country and are missing out on many of the wonderful things this world has to offer because we are so busy working to pay for our stuff.

I would love to read your stories behind these pictures and others. In fact, I have just subscribed to your blog so I don't miss them. Thanks!!!!

Oct 07, 2008 07:38 AM

Terri Visser

Desert Sky Real Estate, LLC - Redmond, OR

CRS - 12 Years Selling Central Oregon Real Estate

Thanks Bryant. I could use a simpler life myself. I'm gonna pretend for a few days on a beach in Maui with no phone, no computer, no work, nothing but relaxing!!

Oct 07, 2008 08:12 AM

Dawn Maloney

RE/MAX Trinity Northeast Ohio Real Estate Specialist - Hudson, OH

330-990-4236 Hudson & Northeastern Ohio

Thanks Teri for the perspective. I jokingly call my house a little shack - but I really love it and I'm grateful for it.

Oct 07, 2008 08:35 AM

Terri Visser

Desert Sky Real Estate, LLC - Redmond, OR

CRS - 12 Years Selling Central Oregon Real Estate

Bobby & Dawn - Thanks for checking out my post!

Oct 07, 2008 09:35 AM

TIM MONCRIEF

Tim Monciref - Austin, TX

Over 2,000 homes sold…..

This gives you a pretty good idea of what reality is in most of the world as we cry because our portfolio is down, or we lost our home in foreclosure. There is no one here that lives like that unless they really want to.

Oct 07, 2008 10:27 AM

Angela Lawrence

Noble Merit, REALTORS® - Winston-Salem, NC

Broker/Owner

Thanks for sharing. Really makes you think. Look forward to seeing more!

Oct 07, 2008 10:57 AM

Gena Riede

Riede Real Estate, Lic. 01310792 - Sacramento, CA

Real Estate Broker - Sacramento CA Real Estate (916) 417-2699

Teri, those are fantastic photos. You said you have stayed in one and I for one would love to read more and see more photos.

It does make one very thankful for what we have, you're right.

Oct 07, 2008 03:32 PM

Terri Visser

Desert Sky Real Estate, LLC - Redmond, OR

CRS - 12 Years Selling Central Oregon Real Estate

Tim - It is a simplier way of life for sure. For them "stock down" = "no crops" with no food bank as backup. I love that we're able to help each other out here when we get in a pinch. Not all people groups have a place to turn for that backup.

Oct 07, 2008 04:48 PM

Terri Visser

Desert Sky Real Estate, LLC - Redmond, OR

CRS - 12 Years Selling Central Oregon Real Estate

Brad & Angela & Gena - Thanks for your interest! The home I stayed in at this village is the first one with the "kitchen". The kitchen has since washed away. I'll have to see if I can find before and after shots for another post.

Oct 07, 2008 04:53 PM

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc - Hubert, NC

Hi Terri,
Let's see...

"Home is where the heart is"

"Home is where you hang your hat at night"

"Home is where it feels right to walk around without shoes"

"Home is home, be it ever so humble"

And I'm sure there are many more. :-)

Oct 08, 2008 09:22 AM

Terri Visser

Desert Sky Real Estate, LLC - Redmond, OR

CRS - 12 Years Selling Central Oregon Real Estate

Cynthia - The no shoes part is my favorite. Shoes are highly over rated :~)

Oct 08, 2008 10:46 AM

Krista L. Walker

RE/MAX Platinum Medford - Medford, OR

Oregon- Homes & Real Estate for Sale

A good perspective

Oct 10, 2008 12:20 PM

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