12-28-2014, 05:22 PM
Seems like a Puna kinda day! First a newspaper travel article about the East side and Puna, then I was watching Hawaii Life tonight about home buyers in....., you guessed it, Puna!
Now before I get into what they looked at and decided to buy (Spoiler Alert!), let me say it drives me nuts that the majority of people they show buying a house couldn't possibly afford to buy in the range they're looking with their stated job. Seriously, the last couple shows had 1) a youth pastor, his stay at home wife and 5 kids buying in the range of $600,00 (on Oahu), 2) an Army officer and his wife with a budget of $700,00, etc... Nope. No way, no how. But I watch anyway because I like to see the different islands and the houses that are available. Ok, moving on...
This couple, a chef and a yoga instructor, were looking in Puna. The agent showed them 2 houses in HPP and one in Seaview. The houses in HPP were on 8th and 9th. They referred to the house on 8th as the "round house". There was some additional footage showing the area and the couple shopping at a farmers market, then at the end they were grilling fish by the ocean. It looked really nice.
So, what house did they buy? The house on 9th in HPP. That is, if it really happened. Either way, it was nice to see some of the houses, neighborhoods and surrounding areas. If you get HGTV or can stream it enjoy the show!
Now before I get into what they looked at and decided to buy (Spoiler Alert!), let me say it drives me nuts that the majority of people they show buying a house couldn't possibly afford to buy in the range they're looking with their stated job. Seriously, the last couple shows had 1) a youth pastor, his stay at home wife and 5 kids buying in the range of $600,00 (on Oahu), 2) an Army officer and his wife with a budget of $700,00, etc... Nope. No way, no how. But I watch anyway because I like to see the different islands and the houses that are available. Ok, moving on...
This couple, a chef and a yoga instructor, were looking in Puna. The agent showed them 2 houses in HPP and one in Seaview. The houses in HPP were on 8th and 9th. They referred to the house on 8th as the "round house". There was some additional footage showing the area and the couple shopping at a farmers market, then at the end they were grilling fish by the ocean. It looked really nice.
So, what house did they buy? The house on 9th in HPP. That is, if it really happened. Either way, it was nice to see some of the houses, neighborhoods and surrounding areas. If you get HGTV or can stream it enjoy the show!