Posted on 08/21/2004 12:27:52 PM PDT by lowbridge
For many Americans, bigger is better when it comes to their homes. The facts speak for themselves: According to the Census Bureau, the average home size has swelled 40 percent since the early 70's.
According to National Association of Homebuilders, 19 percent of homes built in 2003 were 3,000 square feet or more. But the appetite for larger and larger homes has run afoul of some. Namely those who've watched super-sized structures crop up next door.
How can you fight "McMansion" expansion where you live? Here are today's 5 Tips.
(Excerpt) Read more at money.cnn.com ...
4. Play the waiting game.
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Is there something wrong with owning a large home if you choose to?
Personally, I think about 1800 square feet is ideal. Large enough to have breathing room but not so big and not a McMansion...
1, 2, & 5? I hate CNN and it takes too long to load.
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We have to maintain urban blight. No improvements!
Why shouldn't people be allowed to build what they want?
I like big homes... and plenty of them. I like big yards and big trees.
I like big parks, big families, and big dinners.
But when it comes to women... I like them petite with big... never mind.
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6. Get a freaking life and let people live their own lives.
Don't bother. It's not worth it. All 5 suggestions mentioned whining to government to "fix" the problem of free citizens utilizing their private property rights. Typical CNN.
Well, it was only a matter of time, after the attacks on SUV owners. I can just hear some people: "They have a big house, a nice lawn, and a three-car garage. It's so unfair! They're hurting my self-esteem."
Maybe you forgot to include a Property Rights Intrusion Alert with the post?
I guess I'm an offender in my 2800 sqft "manse."
What a shame that you aren't a Dim. It would be alright for you to have a house that size.
Tip #1: Shut the heck up and stop being a jealous busy body trying to mess with other people because they have more than you.
Sheesh. Envy is really ugly.
How can you fight "McMansion" expansion where you live? Here are today's 5 Tips.
1. Find out what needs fixing.
2. Strength in numbers.
3. Deal the monsters a setback.
4. Play the waiting game.
5. Meet in the middle.
You are exactaly right. If a little old house is torn down to build a big new house, it means the neighborhood has turned around. This is a good thing for your property values.
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