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Show Fridav, October Page 7 THE DAILY HERALD, Home Magazine, 11, 19 Owning a home forces change In life's priorities By UNDA JONES Dailas Morning News mud baths in Napa Valley, chant mantras with fellow seekers in Oakland and play drums by the waters of Big Sur. Buying a house has caused me to curtail trips to the East Coast, where I would become one with the jazz. And with much reluctance I've had to cut back on travel to the n Middle West for my injection of Motcwn soul. Now that I have a house to raise, I am forced to face certain realities. Hedonism can no longer After much hesitation and soul searching, I have finally made a commitment. No, I didn't get married again. I bought a house. This all happened a few months ago, and I'm still getting adjusted to the assault this investment has made on my noncommittal, lifestyle. - Since buying a home, I've had to stifle urges to fly to the Left Coast, where I'd dunk myself in gypsy-orient- a mature adult. I fought back tears when I made the payment to install a sprinkler system for my lawn. (A week in Jamaica down the drain.) I kept a steady hand when I wrote checks to pay for plumbing repairs and electrical work. (Dear Marilyn, Sorry I can't fly to D.C. for your 40th birthday bash.) I maintained my composure when I learned I had to buy a new compressor for my ailing refrigerator. ( Atlanta Black Arts festival? Not this year.) What is happening to me? straight-to-the-vei- ed be a priority in my life. I'm trying to deal with this like two years ago to leave Detroit and make a career move to Dallas. It wasn't easy leaving one of my favorite Midwestern cities Why am I cutting back on expensive daily trips to restaurants and retraining myself to cook again? Why am I now scanning the House & Garden section of the you read right, I actually like to come here. Detroit Random acts of unkindness from strangers when I first arrived and the outdated, racial theatrics that I observed throughout the city made me wonder whether I had made the right move. It was also difficult being hundreds of miles away from family, friends and more familiar surroundings. newspaper for money-savinhousehold tips? Is this what you call settling down? Am I actually succumbing to the concept? This must be serious if I'm doing it in Dallas. i never imagined myself living in the Southwest, but a couple of persistent editors persuaded me g, America's favorite $o WHHWUH By atraoet 9 aR - 1 n I - Gordon 1234228. thinq .. aaaa 224rem- 1234 off ieo indeperKjantly Estate "fra'triee. Expanding in career mmoeo fKunauas FAST START program. Mngmni uppenunmes. nrsr yr earnin 31 imoer ztriiva. i lmj. riex nrs. WANTED:7?eaT mim g Beautiful condo w' a bds. 2 Din Many upgrades. Skylighis. Upgraded kitchen, bathrms I more 1 wired tor 4 sound! Greg 6 Century 21 BC - M S.t& tlUL j t Zone Sit awing on front porch. Brick. Unfinished osmt. Outside entrance $123,900. Lots of wood. Nancy Century 21 BC 4 T1nryT "" orem Home in the low $100's . Garage, near 12 ac lot, 2 huge bdrms, study alcove, Irg eat-icountry kitchen. 5 interest rate for beginner home owners. Call Roger Century 21 BC. 222 n 4. Luxury for under $150,000! Huge fam rm off kitchen w3 walls of cabinets & bar, hrdwd flrs.bonus studycraft rm, strg in lOft, ffTjIC Roqer ,' X. tJU. Joon ffiU. Ueniury 1 a,n 224-123- 4. I 225 4 GTJ szy y 1 GROVE Orem multi level home 4 bdrm, 3 bth, 2 car garage Lots of extras This is a must see 9 $1 78,900. Call Mike 4 Century 21 BC 1230. rSJl fA iap v-'- - 2 bdrms. 2 bins C 21 BrC Description Agent Duplex Lot NancyLori Springlake 10 LoriNancy $74300 Payson 48 Gordon Harris $47,900 Orem ,25 Acre Lot Gordon 250,000 the n ot your tamny homeyard'pool. 4 .. Barbara Century 219 y?( Provo $45,000 Be beautiful 5 -- ueniury. ii bu Large NW home. 3 bdrm, 2 bth 2176 sq ft, R4 zoning new roof, lots of charm. Close to BYU. $99,900. Call Bruce at Century 21 BC 192 4 bii. PROVO- - bdrm. 3 bth home. $179,900. Mike Bruce Century 21 BC 193. ht - T- r PROVO. Large lot. Zone 2 bds & den Only $89,000 room to expand. Call to see Lon 376-90Cen Nancy 4 224 tury 21 BC PROVO. Choice location, ttear BVU, Shop-mu- st ping Hospital Clean ready to move in Ja3.500 Lori Nancy 21 1 Century 21 BC 224-12- fca" BuahneH Couriaay I 4 i 224-123- . House-So- House-S- OHEM- - Orem. 3 bdrm, 2 bth. $7007mo. Krovo. in, TJ k Century 21 BC mrf bdrm-- 2 184 ru"i ' NEPHI- - Here's a super buy tor you. 6 bath. Reduced $5000! Vacant now. need new family to move in. Gordon B. 4 Darm, 2 bin. $97Smo Smashing Value! Only $67,000 tor this 3 bdrm, 1 bath wdeep 12 acre lot 8 Best buy in town' Call Barbara 4 199 Century 21 BC NEPHI Cottage of Eneharrtmisrit 2 bed 1 bam in laundry $78,000 Beautiful country decor zone comm. Barbara 623- 4 0238 Century 21 BC 214 "r - Great for kids. 4 bo 2 ba. bio ward, out et street! New paint & carpet! You II love the family room' FHA tow down. Keith 122 Century 21 B-- rKt w! Attention mechanics a woodworker. Large heated shop also included Ar- 120 Pool Pe 24 ihikps umn Country Atmosphere. Horses welcome 1 bdrm on main floor. 1 downstairs Room to g'OW. 13 acre tot $67,000. Bar4 3 Century 21 BC bara a trends wth Superb 3 bd, 3 otn condo. loo manv uoorades to list. Ready tor quick oc cupancy. Only $109,900. To see call Mike phovo- OREM- - y. Starter home with apt potential in va- gool location. 4 bdrm- - 2 bath, brick, cant qaraoe. See todav' Gordon B 227- 21 231 BC 1927 Century PROVO- LEVAN PROVO- - Century 21 BC 224 j j3 iii'nai PAYSON- - New sub! 3 bd2 ba. 3100 sq ft. kj bkyrd. panoramc view & creek. Seller will pay some closing $. Must see. Gordon H. Century 144. 21 BC PR0v6'S!SexfTocauSv!ocaUmvIocS Ideal rental, needs TLC. 2 boV 1 ba. 787 PROVO--R-- 2 ,J iL O. ii PAYSOrJ Prise'Reduced! $ 03.90o! Tou see this 4 bdrm twin home, open floor plan wmany upgrades. Wont last! Greg R. 4 124 Century 21 BC pEgy aiii sq nu j Lffd I 1 w tary er m& a lorn. qwtiatian Mould m om bmE PROVO- - Townhouse. Brand new 3 bdrni, 2 bth. AC oak kitchen, dose lo BYU. Only 1 5 or Mike left. Call Bruce 756 Century 21 BC 1 224-123- a- -. Sa, gcdag owned and operated ":-.- - PLEASANT tM e& M. 1 sq ft up & down. 1 unit vacant. Call Gor4 don Harris for details. Century 21 BC 22? Heather Ridge. 3 bd. 2 ba. great views. Incd yd, Ig deck 4 pnee affordable at only $128,900. To see call Mike at C21 Bushnell-Courtes- y 4 0 or v.m. 236 lj - you ra Mi OREM- - utanuiyaneecori willing to wot hanl PROVO- am wupprwtng b rati Chfd,. Orem 175 S Each t, h&R Counay living. 3 oo. OlifcM- - Acres-Oe- jrris Family home bdrms 3 baths. & 4 preciate. $155,000. Century 21 OREM- in secluded spot. 4 Ms. Must see to ap Call now! Gordon B BC 134 Phone 3709404 PAYSON New listing' Man Hm in great I peo oain spacious ms, many i extras, oak kitchen, dining rm BrentMar-4 3 cia Century 2T BC pdrK. 235 j Super Starter home- - $99,500 3 bdrms & over 1 500 sq ft & Irg away from subdivision living. See soon with Gordon B 4 Century 21 BC OREM- JO I |