http://athensgaproperties.com/2008/12/19/evolution-of-the-dream-home/ Athens Properties Blog; Own your home with Confidence - Search the Athens area Real Estate Listings Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:47:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://athensgaproperties.com/2008/12/19/evolution-of-the-dream-home/#comment-121 G.Z. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:04:43 +0000 http://athensproperties.wordpress.com/?p=425#comment-121 High on my "dream home"(ugh! I dislike that term) list are things such as radiant floor heating, solar and geothermal power sources and NO stupid spa tub! Realistically sized master suites, rather than the monsters some builders seem to want to force on us. Ultra-high efficiency appliances are a must as well. Dump the stupid granite counter tops, as they are in no way remotely "green". A large lot with very little grass would be nice. I'm 51 and have been taking care of a large older home with way too much yard for way too long! The yard may be great if you have kids who will actually go outside and use it but its a waste of money if you just want to impress the neighbors with the greenness of your grass. High on my “dream home”(ugh! I dislike that term) list are things such as radiant floor heating, solar and geothermal power sources and NO stupid spa tub! Realistically sized master suites, rather than the monsters some builders seem to want to force on us. Ultra-high efficiency appliances are a must as well. Dump the stupid granite counter tops, as they are in no way remotely “green”. A large lot with very little grass would be nice. I’m 51 and have been taking care of a large older home with way too much yard for way too long! The yard may be great if you have kids who will actually go outside and use it but its a waste of money if you just want to impress the neighbors with the greenness of your grass.

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