House Hunters
I’m looking for 5 acres in the heart of the heart
of the city center
close to restaurants and far from neighbors
a four-bed/three-bath with room for entertaining
an office & a studio space & walking distance to work
I like a Craftsman with curb appeal at a good price point
original hardwood, fireplace, sliding barn doors
& lots of character, but also
a midcentury-modern ranch-style bungalow
with clean lines
and a fenced-in backyard for the dogs
I need crown molding & an open concept
double vanities & subway tile backsplash & granite countertops—
no, quartz—and an island
two islands
I’ve been on this planet for 29 years and I’ll be goddamned
if I go another day without shaker-style cabinets
This kitchen would have to be gutted
This bathroom would have to be gutted
I am an Automation Manager at a technology firm
that provides automation oversight for other automation
technology firms
My wife studies glassblowing
Our budget is $950,000