What do our houses tell about us? I guess I haven't thought about it too much until the other day when I was talking to a professor who is relocating to the Syracuse area. As we were talking it was clear that choosing a house can tell a lot about a person. How concerned are they about the schools, and what are they looking for in schools? Some people want the highest quality education (measured by average SAT scores, number of AP courses, high state test scores). Others feel that those type of suburban schools are too rigid and competitive, and want a smaller, more intimate setting where kids of all types can excel. Some people want a house that won't require much upkeep, something new and easy to care for. Others want something unique and unusual. Some want contemporary, some traditional. Some want to be close to work, others don't mind a commute. Some want to be able to walk to stores, others want wide open spaces. What do all of those characteristics tell us about a person? How does searching for a house make us examine our values and identity?
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