This is a paid release.
Written by Sarah Malone
My husband accuses me of struggling with addiction. The Zillow addiction. The ap advertising dream homes (nobody can afford) and dream farms (nobody knows how to maintain). And while I vehemently refuse to agree with him in this conversation, I also refuse to check the screen time amount of Zillow on my phone which may speak volumes about his accusation. Am I alone in this obsession? Apparently not. Of the 245 million Zillow users, 55% spend anywhere from one to four hours a day, accepting 3-5 alerts per day on houses they don’t even intend to rent or buy!
So, what’s the deal? Is it an addiction? Or could there be a more meaningful motivation behind the captivation of Zillow? (Since I’m arguing my own case, I’ll continue in defending the latter.) My home represents security. Stability. Serenity. My home allows me a place to feel cozy with coffee in the mornings and relaxed with reruns of Friends (#old) in the evenings. My home is a safe place to call my own. I appreciate homes of all sizes and shapes in a variety of locations, and I know it is a privilege to own one. Habitat for Humanity recognizes the contentment a home provides and believes every person deserves the dignity that comes with owning a place to call her own. It’s the place to host turkey dinners on Thanksgiving and grow flowers on the front porch in the summers. It’s the safe place children can learn to bake cookies and run through sprinklers and read books with a flashlight under the covers. Therefore, Habitat for Humanity strives to extend that privilege to anyone who needs a boost and is willing to work to make it happen. Ever heard of Sweat Equity? Want to know how long Randy has owned a tool belt? (Hint: not long.) You must check out these Habitat for Humanity episodes five and six at www.ProjectVolunteer.org. You will not regret it!
For more information, contact Habitat for Humanity in Owensboro at:
www.habitatowensboro.org
Project Volunteer TV Series is produced by Volunteer Owensboro and is broadcast on 5 TV networks nationwide. Watch all 4 seasons now at www.ProjectVolunteer.org. We would like to thank WKWC 90.3 for broadcasting the audio versions of the episodes and Cromwell Media for helping promote the shows.
