This is a question that many gloss over when buying a house. Too many times while in the course of buying a house for a primary residence the focus is on the price, the amenities and possible appreciation in value. The decision is done through the eyes of an investor.
The problem with that is that many times it leaves out the most important question. What Makes a House a Home? Don't forget this is the place you will be living in. You are not buying an investment you are buying lifestyle, you are buying your home.
Your children will be raised here. A piece of everyone in your family will be part of this house. The sweat it took to make this place special and all of the memories and love that was shared here will help to create more than a bunch of sticks nailed together. It will build a home.
Realtors can not sell you a home. We can only sell you a house or a property. A home is something special that you create from a house. A home is a place that everyone in it feels loved and special. A home is a sanctuary where no matter what kind of day you had you can retreat to your home and everything is all better.
If I could sell homes instead of houses, I would truly have the greatest job on earth. I have to settle for the second greatest job. I sell houses that become homes.
The Hawaiian word "Hale" means house, the word "Ohana" means family.
Here in our wonderful planned community of Mililani, Hawaii we have something really special. Most everyone has a huge extended family. The people of our community are so close and friendly. Our families are so intertwined. We know each other through church, our children's activities and the many community groups that we are involved with.
Our community is so special that we have created a town that is the closest thing to a home.
So if you are looking to have me sell you a home in Mililani, I regret to tell you I can only sell you a house in a very special place. You and your Ohana will have to make it a home.
Mililani Links:
- Mililani Town Association: http://www.mililanitown.org/
- Mililani Drug Free: http://www.Mililanidrugfree.org/
- Mililani Chess Club: http://www.mililanichess.org/
- Mililani Real Estate: http://hawaiirandy.com/
Mililani Blog Posts:
- Welcome to Mililani - Part 1 the Shopping Centers
- Welcome to Mililani - Part 2 the Planned Community
- Welcome to Mililani - Part 3 the Surrounding Communities
- Mililani is Pet Friendly
- Mililani, Hawaii Directory of Schools
- 12 Great Reasons to Buy a Home in Mililani, Hawaii
- Mililani - Q1 2007 Real Estate Sales Activity of Existing Homes
- Real Estate Sales In Mililani Seems to be Picking Up
- Real Estate Sales Activity in Mililani
- Mililani Townhouse Sales are on Fire!
- Mililani, Hawaii - A changing market, many opportunities
- Mililani Chess Kids are Still Flashing Their Stuff
- Mililani Middle School Brings Home State Chess Title
- Mililani High School Cheerleaders Take Their First State Title
- A Sunny Day of Chess and Real Estate in Hawaii
- Mililani HS Wins OIA Softball Title
- Are You Involved in Your Community? If Not, Get to It.
A list of other Realtors Blog Posts on this topic: What Makes a House a Home
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Randy L. Prothero, REALTOR®, ABR, AHWD, CRS, e-PRO, GRI, SFR
Century 21 Liberty Homes
Randy Prothero is well established as an expert in working with military / VA clients and first time home buyers. His home seller's (listing) campaign is one of the most aggressive marketing programs in the area.
Based out of Mililani, Hawaii. Randy services the island of Oahu (Honolulu County) Performs mediations and ombudsman services for the Board of Realtors. To improve overall professionalism in his area Randy also offers classes for real estate agents.
www.HawaiiRandy.com * Oahu (Honolulu County) Property Search * Hawaii Military Relocations
Randy - so glad you joined in - nice post - you have a beautiful family
Sally - Thank you
Roger - Good points. If it is to be your primary residence you are buying lifestyle, not an investment.
Danny - Thank you
Don - That is a great perk.
George - Thank you, that is really a nice thing to say.
Kaye - It is a great place to raise a family.
Randy... I agree, a home is created from a house...because of your sweat and hard work... and the memories that you create. Seems like the common theme, memories. And it's great that you like the community that you live in. Good luck.
Randy,
This is a very nice post! You should consider entering it in the Listing By Address Carnival that Gena is holding.
You can check out the rules on her post in that group.
Don't forget: You MUST add CARNIVAL of LISTINGS by ADDRESS in your tag line.
Aloha & Good Luck!
Lucky :)
Colleen - Thank you
Jeff - Thank you for the encouraging words. Also thanks for the catch on the typo.
Lucky - I will have to look into it.
Randy,
Nice photo of your wonderful family. Your are the family man!
Randy, Good post with good links to a beautiful area. Thanks so much for sharing.
One of my comments, " This property is "sticks and brick" Your job is to make it a home and fill it with love!