His ‘wow’ factor: home ownership
I was really amused by Paul Whitefield’s piece (“Middle-Class Husband Meets Villa on the Hill,” July 8). As someone who has experienced one of those tours, I found myself laughing out loud at some of the descriptions of these “lovingly” restored and upgraded homes.
In spite of the overt, over-the -top “wow factors” of some of the homes, I remember feeling a little inadequate going back to my sprawling 800-square-foot, fairly original 1926-built home.
But then I got to thinking. I used to think my house needed at least a couple of those bells and whistles. Now I am absolutely grateful to have a home, however small and simple, in this crazy housing market.
Eric Symons
San Diego
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