I’m fortunate in that Jamila has the same tastes in style that I do. I was just thinking about this and how much it’s really helped make Jeff Trek III: The Search for Homes a lot easier. My main directive is to try and avoid a really boring house in the suburbs. For so many years, I’ve railed against the newish trends in homebuilding wherein every house in a subdivision looks exactly the same, so that’s my prerogative.
A long time ago before we’d even thought about doing any of this for real, we had a conversation wherein I outlined what I would consider my dream home:
1. The house must be old
2. The house must be on a quiet street (optionally a quiet, tree-lined street)
3. It must have hardwood floors
4. I should be able to jam out with my music at a reasonable volume in one part of the house without affecting other inhabitants
5. Should be within walking distance of neat stuff
6. Fireplaces are a plus
7. A porch is a plus
8. The bigger, the better
Anyway. This was all before I had any notion that I’d end up in KC, since it was just sort of random.
But, here it is. I’m in an area at a time when many houses that fit the above description are available. I toured a 3-story house last night with a pool, coachhouse, gazebo, pond, and fountain. All that was going through my mind was sheer amazement that I’m at a time in my life that I could actually do this.
And like I said, I’m very fortunate that I don’t have to convince anyone of how awesome old houses are. We’re being upfront and honest about it. We’re both ready to pay for a house instead of a location.
I don’t know. It’s cool that this hasn’t led to arguments or anything. Random thoughts, I know.
