12-29-2014, 09:55 AM
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Originally posted by HI_Someday
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!
The Pastor. Its quite possible that he was sent to Oahu by a large, rich church (to save souls) and was told what budget said church could afford. I believe he did say something about being sent over from the mainland. He is surly not on his own and trying to set up his own church.
The military officer. None of the Hawaii Life shows tell us how much the buyers are putting down, nor are we told how much the people can afford as far as their monthly payment goes. Maybe they have been saving like crazy and have $200K or $300K to put down. Maybe they sold their home in southern California for $500K. In this guy's case we are not told his rank. After 20 or more years in the military, one can make a decent salary as long as you keep getting promoted.
Don't get me wrong. I'm certain the show is fake, but I think the price range that the people want to see is accurate.
Its fake in that the buyers have ALREADY bought a home from Hawaii Life and they are pretending to look at 2 other houses. The process of actually buying a home can take months. The way the program has it, the people decide on a home and just move right in.
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-Veritas odium parit”(Terence 195–159 BC))-"Truth begets hatred".