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We might have it a little better here....

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Real Estate Agent with HomeSmart Realty West CalBRE #01458572

I return comment for comment.A recent news article indicates that about twenty million Chinese live in caves, which, if you think about it, might not be all that bad. After all, they probably don't have a mortgage, so they are not under water, trying to accomplish a short sale, or in the throes of foreclosure.

Interestingly, the article states that many of the caves have been in the same family for many generations and even have plumbing, electrical wiring, and cable television. In some areas, there are even communities of connected caves.

Apparently the soil insulates the caves so that the interior temperature never drops below about 55°F even in winter.

We might have it a little better here in San Diego....

If you need something more than a cave -- a charming Craftsman cottage, a ranch, a modern "smart" home, an urban condominium -- feel free to contact me.

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Debi Ernst
St. Charles County, Missouri - Prudential Alliance Realtors - O'Fallon, MO
GRI, e-PRO, Broker/Sales Associate

Jim - Living in a cave?  That's pretty interesting, but I don't think it's for me...  :)

Mar 24, 2009 07:17 AM
Donna Shuman
Florida Wholesale Realty Corp - Oviedo, FL
REALTOR - Marketing for Richard Shuman - www.SKIPtheBULL.com

Talk about back to basics. So, do they never have to sweep or mop the floor? There are times when living in a cave away from all the hussle and bussle sounds pretty tempting!

Mar 24, 2009 08:07 AM
Jack Gilleland
Home Inspection and Investor Services, Clayton - Clayton, OH

This last winter while paying the heat bill I would have traded this place for a cave.  Then I think about my allergies and come to my senses.

Mar 24, 2009 03:36 PM
Susan Neal
RE/MAX Gold, Fair Oaks - Fair Oaks, CA
Fair Oaks CA & Sacramento Area Real Estate Broker

Hi Jim - I didn't know about the Chinese, but I know that many amber miners in Australia live in underground homes.  Some are beautiful inside (if you aren't claustrophobic!) and maintain a steady temperature year around.

Mar 24, 2009 03:45 PM
Matt Listro
National Credit Fixers - Matt Listro - Vernon, CT
Your Credit Repair Expert

Hi Jim: thanks for the chuckle - made me smile!

:)

Mar 24, 2009 04:25 PM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

I'm telling you, I would love to live in a cave. Don't know why, but I think it would just be cool!

 

Mar 24, 2009 08:53 PM
Connie Goodrich
Keller Williams Realty - McKinney, TX
CRS ABR (McKinney Realtor)Texas

In Dallas when the wave of environmental building hit we had one new home built below grade with a dome top.  Same thing about constant temperature, etc.  Really would take a specialized buyer should this ever go on the market because it looked odd and certainly was a niche build.  Great interesting story about the caves.  Thanks Jim!

Mar 25, 2009 03:33 AM
Christine McDaniel
Christine McDaniel Realty, LLC - Avon, IN
Broker Associate

I didn't know about the Chinese or the miners in Australia,  I just think it's sad

Mar 30, 2009 01:14 PM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Jim - I really like your post, it's simple and interesting, and has been featured at: CALIFORNIA DREAMING

I also like the way you ended your post with information about yourself.

Mar 31, 2009 10:53 AM
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