His ‘wow’ factor: home ownership

I was really amused by Paul Whitefield’s piece (“Middle-Class Husband Meets Villa on the Hill,” July 8). As someone who has experienced one of those tours, I found myself laughing out loud at some of the descriptions of these “lovingly” restored and upgraded homes.

In spite of the overt, over-the -top “wow factors” of some of the homes, I remember feeling a little inadequate going back to my sprawling 800-square-foot, fairly original 1926-built home.

But then I got to thinking. I used to think my house needed at least a couple of those bells and whistles. Now I am absolutely grateful to have a home, however small and simple, in this crazy housing market.

Eric Symons

San Diego