Catching Up With HGTV Dream Home Winner Robert O’Neill Sr.
We checked in with this year’s grand prize winner to find out what life’s been like since winning the $2.5 million HGTV Dream Home 2007 Giveaway. Find out what he thought when Joan Steffend showed up at that restaurant in Johnson City, Tenn., what it was like to travel to Chicago to meet Oprah and, of course, what they’re going to do with that amazing home in Winter Park, Colo. You can read all about it here.
In other HGTV Dream Home news, we’ll have updates soon on both HGTV Dream Home 2008 currently being built in Islamorada, Fla., and next year’s HGTV “Green” Dream Home. Stay tuned!
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My sister and i are at the lowest points in our
lives. We are both in our fifties, with extremely
low income.(she receives SSI., and I have an income of next to nothing). Within the last ten years, we have lost five members of our immediate family to various disease, we tried so hard to take care of them during their illness!) I am
happy that we were there for them. Now I wish
that someone could be there for us…We have two family homes in South Carolina that are dilapadated! my sister has a chemical imbalance
and really feels that no one could care less whether we live or die. It’s very hard for poor
people like us to observe people who really have no life altered need for : vital need for a home,
to win one. It does’nt seem fair… Is there any
way that your organization can help us???
We would earnestly appreciate whatever help you
offer.
Thank you.
How neat to be able to read a follow this year’s dream home winner. God has surely blessed you Mr. O’Neill. I sure was wishing it would have been my family I really wanted to win so I could make the Dream home into a Bed and Breakfast not sell it. how fun would that have been. you should really think about giving them just that “a dream home”. A lifestyle change. where they want it. Giving away the home or selling the home is a great idea but why build a house for someone as their dream home and it not be where they want it to be. like me I love the mountain and the snow I have no use for the heat or water this Dream house was my dream house.. because such an event in anyone’s life would definitely be considered a great big Dream.
First let me congratulate the winner’s of the 2007 Dream Home.I hope you all realize what a blessing that is and that it was a gift from God.
With that said I would like HGTV to know that I along with many others are very unhappy on how you handled the winning.You had people sitting on the edge of their sofa’s waiting to hear a knock on their doors and little did we know you already had the winner.I can agree you had to make arrangements seeing that it’s being broadcasted on T.V.But lying to viewers who ALL were thinking I could be the winner was low down.I feel HGTV only did this to get high ratings for something that realistically speaking is not a high rating show.It was very boring watching the show only to hear oh hey guys we lied here is the winner!! Next time HGTV do it right before someone seeks legal action, we all know people sue now days for anything.You all should apologize to all the views and be ashamed of yourself.
To “A” posted April 28, I thought about answering your posts B Reel, but then I realized it would not solve or resolve any issues you percieve HGTV has, so instead I’ll just keep, “keeping on”, and say Thanks HGTV, Rock On.
Thank you HGTV for building the next dream home in Florida. I really want to win this one. Im a native New Yorker who lived in Florida for 3 years. I moved back to New York to be with my children and grand children. I am miserable here and miss Florida living so badly. I have now convinced my kids to move to Florida. It would be so great to have a home to live in all together. If we win we will definetly keep it and will be the happiest family ever….Please Lord, let us win the next dream home in Islamorada Florida.
Dear fellow bloggers
I am very sorry if I sounded selfish in my last blog about my idea of the miracle dream home. I honestly did not mean it as a “me thing.” Nor did I mean name it miracle because that is my last name. I thought it really would be a miracle for hgtv to change someones life in a miraculous way. To pick someone anyone to have a home built where they want it and help them make a real dream come true. I got too excited “daydreaming” and did say “pick me first.” SORRY To take up for myself, I did say I was daydreaming. Reread it. And to take up for myself again. It was my idea that I put out there to hgtv and the sponsors. I sincerely meant for the overall concept to be for everyone altogether I assure you. Not just for me. YES,it did kind of sound that way. Again I’m sorry. I was hoping in away they would like my idea and pay me for it. If it were you with the idea I’m sure you would have thought or hoped the same thing. Just like others say they make money off this dream home. Why not me? And I do realize a reality series would not be for everyone. That would have to be clear in the rules for sure. It definitely would be a if you like that kind of thing, take the chance, if not don’t put your name in the drawing. Just like the climates and styles of the dream homes. You put your name in for the one you like. They could take some of the ideas I had and stick it into the original series. Change can be good and interesting. Like having some of their popular decorating shows to decorate some of the dream home rooms and let the bloggers pick who decorates and which room. I was hoping the over all idea could be a way to help the family afford the home. Most people just make it from paycheck to paycheck. The current way they do the dream home could be devastating to an average incomed family. What about all the taxes and insurances you would have to pay up front? And what about the time in between when you are trying to make those arrangements to make the move or sell? Who pays the electric and Etc.? Why not make it dream home where and how the winner can afford? And take some of that big budget and help the winner start a business Etc. And I do appreciate your kind praises for me. And I would love to work for hgtv from my messy and needs to be decorated little home. I am a stay at home mom and that would not change. My kids have always come first. Always will.. Money is tight for a one income family. It would be nice to make extra income doing something I like from home. As for lottery vs dream home. The lottery, it’s just a dollar amount and numbers you pick. No personal connection. But the dream home is something you see and look at “day dream about and place yourself there” and tour online and in person you(touch) it with your mind and hands. The dream home is something people get emotionally attached to like a kid in a toy store. The more you see it the more you want it. So Yes I do believe some people were upset. Got their feelings hurt. Just read all the blogs. They tell the whole story. Truthfully the dream was kind of stolen when hgtv prepicked the winner and falsely advertised they would be knocking on someone’s door, put on your lipstick. It’s only human for people to get hurt. I personally am over it and understood some prenotification would take place. But why does hgtv not document/film the way they pick balls in the drawing? Or why not film the winning notifying phone call? the party plans etc.? But I still see people blogging how upset they are and I just want hgtv to do better in truth and honesty, And change & inform the viewers/bloggers better, because I love what hgtv does and enjoy all the shows. I especially love the dream home, it gives me something to look forward to and daydream about. It could be a great vacation, I could never afford or life change when I sell it. But I just want hgtv to rethink the dream home giveaway process. It is a dream home and so wonderful. Thank you all for it. But I do believe it could be the winners real dream home where they want it! They have the budget the sponsors, and they pick a winner. They build a home. So why can’t hgtv do it differently? For the winners/viewers so that they don’t have to up and leave their families behind or take too big of a leap in there life styles and then the winner still may end up losing it to bankruptcy and in worse shape than before. Then really have their dreams crushed. I really care about people and have alot to say. I know it’s hgtv’s give away. But who do they do this for? Themselves or the viewers? Thank you all for reading and commenting I appreciate and enjoy your blogs. God bless you all!
I would like to congrats the winner of 2007 is’nt it great to have such a beautiful home your own dream home its great. I would like to know how to enter in this dream home sweepstakes plz help me in that because i really want to enter and want to win a dream home so i can fulfill my dreams in my new home it would be great if i get an email about how to enter in this.
dear dream bloggers & sarwat khan the Fla dream home is being built now and the entering starts in January 08 but DIY.COM is giving away a best built home sweepstakes worth $350,000.oo now through June 11, 2007 check it out!!!
Carrie Miracle, I know you care about people and I care about you. I think that some of your recent post was in answer to one of mine. You have nothing to be sorry for. First, about the winner’s show and the “lying” done by hgtv. I think you understand the pre-notification process, and that hgtv must contact at least one person close to the winner to be in cahoots to insure that the indivual would be in a specific location when Joan Steffend “knocked three times” on a door. (I think my real dream was to hear Joan’s voice, either on the phone or at my door, I love her so much) But I knew half an hour before the
“big reveal” that I wasn’t the winner. No commotion in my area, etc. (no party at a restaurant either). It was badly scripted and perfomed by “he who shall be nameless”. Hey, an actor takes any job he can get. And I
‘m sure hgtv has learned its lesson.
Carrie, you have so much talent and creatity that I think you would be a wonderful asset to the HGTV staff. You have a computer, and writing skills and inventive ideas. You are a stay at home Mom, and could easily be compensated for your contribtions. F COLE, are you listening? And please, fcole, we want more news on the DH2008, and the Green Home, Anything, soon, please, Keep dreaming everyone.
I agree with Carrie that HGTV should consider changing the contest.
They could choose 2 people in different parts of the country and have an architect and interior designer work with them to build a Dream Home(less expensive then the ones currently being built) where they want it. It could then be designed to fit their needs. Their dream would be fulfilled because HGTV would be sure that the work and materials and furnishings were of the very best quality. If the winner wants to build a more expensive home than what they won they can add their own money into it. If the winner wanted to build a smaller but beautiful home they could do that too.
They should still give some cash money so that the people could afford the increased taxes and insurance.
Maybe HGTV would be willing to try doing 1 house this way along with their regular dream house. I am sure everyone would enter both
contests.
I like the idea of showing some interior designs approved by the winners of some of the rooms and having people vote online. In order for it to be worthwhile for HGTV and its sponsors they have to have a continual draw to the website and to those of their sponsors. By trying one house this way they could show the process all year long as the house is being built with the idea that this could be you next year.
There could be side links for those interested in how to look for land in that part of the country, what are the amenties in that area, how to find good contractors, etc.
It would be interesting to see the feedback on this alternative.
Hi, I just can say God Bles you and your famuly, Que Dios los bendiga.
Best Regards,
Mayra
Katydid I thank you for your kindness toward me. I was so excited and still am about the dream home giveaways. I wanted to hear & see Joan and hgtv come running to & knock on my front door too! AS we know katydid, it wasn’t us! (boo hoo) no commotion outside my door either. But hey we got a few chances for next year! I love Joan’s cheap and recycled stuff style. It’s fun and environmentally friendly and you could definitely have a unique style of your own.
And JT I like that idea very much too. They have to start somewhere with someone right. It could be a wonderful surprise series/sweepstakes Don’t you think? And hgtv just think of the advertising and buzz this could get you online and in tv viewing. People like to be a part of others dreams. Especially if they know the dream could be theirs someday! Audience participation could be advertised during the series on tv and online. And whether it be with a winner series or just the home itself being built. We all love surprises and being a part of the big surprise. That’s just fun fun fun! Hgtv why invest money into a giant home with this and that and not be sure your hard work will survive the winners real life needs / real dream. Save yourself and the winners of the dream home time by giving them what they really want and where they want it. And a way to afford it! By helping them achieve their life goals. Maybe a home based business. Use the money to really help the winners of the dream home to really live their dream lives and keep it. I feel if you have opportunity with talents and money like hgtv does (life improvement ) and thats what I feel is part of hgtv’s networking is to help better others lives. And hgtv you definitely have the money and sponsors. And all involved sure put hard work and time into the dream home and the other sweepstakes. Why? hgtv do you not do something different that will really benefit life change for someone and good will toward others. Please consider this idea of catering more to the winners individual needs and desires in life. Alot of people have creative and mighty ideas/dreams but don’t have anyone to help them along and make that dream come true. Just think how you hgtv can really bless someones life in ways a house can’t. Dreams are meant to come true. God bless everyone out there in blogtown and may all your dreams come true no matter how big or small they are. And all you moms out there have a very blessed and happy mother’s day.
This reponse is for Betty and her sister. I am very sorry to hear about your situation that you and your sister on in. It’s to bad that you can’t get the help you need. I don’t know where you live but I hope somebody can help that saw your letter. Everyone kind of lost sight of what is important in this whole situation. Some people don’t even have a roof over their head and we are all so worried about what the winner is going to do with his dream home. Go figure.
I am Lorie and bobs neighbor and i am happy someone from home won this house. They are sweet people and they deserve a break Lorie has worked hard all her life and I hope she can relax and enjoy the life she will have ahead of her!
First “blogs” I’ve ever read – I’m busy. Very interesting. I think everybody who wins deserves it. I just can’t imagine a winner stating that they’re already loaded & don’t need it, but thanks. I annually look forward to entering the HGTV Dream Home sweepstakes. I don’t care how they handle it, because I believe they do it legally. Business is business. I live in Hawaii! Paradise! I would move to Florida for a free house, plus all my family is East Coast. The equity in HI homes would pay the taxes, & you figure out the other expenses along the way. Don’t look a gift-horse in the mouth. I didn’t sit there staring at the TV as to who won – I figure you either get a phone call, they show up at work & surprise you, they knock on your house door before you leave for work – whatever. So if I didn’t get a surprise, I’m patient enough to wait to go online & see who won. Every year I’m disappointed that it’s not me, but I sure get over it and start entering again the next year. Yeah, I would have sold the “snow” house too, but Florida! I’ll bet the entries are tremendous for the 2008 house & so chances are slimmer, but it is a sweepstake. There is always a chance you could win, and if you already have a decent life with a decent job, family, & friends, then the house is a gift, and it’ll make you just sooo excited! Everybody likes a little excitement. Oh, nothing has ever been handed to me on a platter. I work! and this sweepstake is just fun & anticipation of a change, for better; or worse if you don’t know how to handle money & make decisions. Oops, I can’t take criticism.
The dream home was advertised in yesterday’s Denver Post for $2.9 Million. It is a gorgeous home in a wonderful location.
I live in Winter Park and I can tell you that this is one inflated price. No property here sells for 7 figures, and this is way out. I think that the $2.5 M value is inflated as well. HGTV is trying to make the giveaway look more generous. Anyone willing to bet here that this thing will not sell for less than $2M?
It seems the homes get grander and much more expensive with each new house. How about building one that the winners could actually live in? It seems to me THAT would be the real challange…how to build a dream house that someone could actually have the dream to live in come true!!!
And the Florida Keys with hurricane season set to be more active. It doesn’t make much sense to build something in this area. Oh well, one can dream.
I think its great that the O’Neils won, but after watching the video’s I didnt see much excitement. I wished they would pick someone that really needs the money/dream home and it would change their lives in a positive way. A single mother, a single father, a family that could really enjoy it. Maybe Im wrong but it seems even the lottery gets won by people who dont really need the money, at least most of the time.
OH boy I just saw where this years dream home is I have always wanted to move to florida.. Right now in my life I can move anywhere I want all the kids have moved out and my husband drives a semi-truck so it is empty nest here… Would I love to win the home in florida… thank you
I think what you are doing is great.So what,if you have to sell the home.HGTV,is giving someone the chance of a life time.In some cases,that is all us hard working people have.Our dreams-and-hopes.I have learned so much watching all your shows.
Dear MR.Mrs.Bob and Lorie,
Just writing to say congratulation, just rember all things come together who loved the lord, when a window is closed the good lord always opens a new one, and never forget where you come from and where you’ve been ,all things are possible,faith at the siZe of a mustard seed can move mountains,really happy for you, and i pray god will always keep you happy and blessed,but never forget god.god bless you both and congratulation on your marriage.
Where is our update, surely my home is well under construction by now, where is the blueprint? Will there be a large boat tied docked out back? Is there room for me to bring my pool table? Will there be automatic storm shutters to protect me from hurricanes? Will there be a Margaritaville room complete with Jimmy Buffet and a large blender? I can’t wait to find out. I am very happy for the family that won the home, but I do agree that it was unfair for HGTV to mislead millions of fans. Maybe they can come up with a better process. I also like the idea of having updates of the people after the home has been theirs for a while, like maybe a year later after they have sold it. I disagree with changing the whole thing to a “miracle dream home” and reality show. There is already a show similar to this idea called dream home makeover with another network, where they only help really needy families. I like the dream home giveaway how it is, they just need better plans for execution of the selection process. It seems like it is always religious people and older people and families with some kind of tragedy in their past. What about younger families that are starting out? We could use help making our dreams come true too. It would also be nice for more information on what the background check is includes. Do they determine if they think you are a bad person by what your legal history includes? Do they drop you because they think you cannot find a way to pay for the taxes? Do they look for people who spend their time volunteering? What are their biases? It just seems to me like the people selected in the past fit into a criteria. I would like to know if I am wasting my time. Other than that I think the giveaway is great and the element of surprise is important. When people start getting involved in selections for their own home it leads to too many problems in construction. Keep that out please! I’ll take the dream home anywhere, after all it is free. Oh and the stuff these people say about the taxes, they should investigate the laws, you can’t get something and expect it to be tax free, it is illegal. Also, the government takes taxes out on money you win as well so more money just means more taxes.
Why would someone enter to win a house they don’t want? That’s just deceptive. I entered every day for that home and the thought of selling it for profit never entered into my mind. I grew up going to Breckenridge every weekend as a kid and want to give that adventure to my own kids. I love vacationing in FL every year or two, but wouldn’t want the next Dream Home in FL unless it comes w/a lifetime hurricane policy. But I’ll wish the winners luck with it.
I think it is an interesting point that no one who won a Dream Home still lives there. I also think HGTV should reconsider making any future homes handicap friendly. The 2006 home in NC was not the place for the winner to live because of that. I also know that a lot of people do not want to leave family, frineds and job to move to a home they won. For those who say they can not afford to live in the new house; (if they are 62 of older) they should look into a reverse mortgage. That way they can cover taxes and expenses, enjoy their prize and not spend all their money on the house. I could spend part of my year at the 2007 prize when the temps get into the 90′s and the humidity is in the 90′s like it gets here in the southeast in summer.
I’ve lived in Florida my whole life and hate the heat. I wasn’t even going to bother entering the ’08 contest until I read that the O’Neills are selling the Winter Park house. Maybe if I win the Keys home, I can trade them for it
I agree with ZM. I don’t think the house will sell for what HGTV valued it at. I’m sure they’ll settle for a lot less to get out from under it before the homeowners fees pile up as high as the snow on the ground. I know it would be expensive to keep, but if someone that really wanted to live in CO had won it, they’d find a way (like me). Good luck to everyone!
I was most happy in knowing Mr. O’Neill is not afraid of showing his faith in the rosary. Too often people don’t have the faith to thank God for whatever He has given them, big or small. Congrats to the O’Neills and May God Bless You and your families.
Please say a rosary for me and my family. I take care of my elderly mother who has Alzheimers and I have adopted a 5-year old child (at 67 I’m a new mom, again).
All I can say is I wish it were me. I am so happy for them.
Wow i cant belive you won a hgtv dream home its like 1 out of 1,000,000 chances and you won a house i went into amazment, but someone has to win, and that lucky one was you! we entered everyday and i bet you did to, and everybody else but yet you were still the one to win. me and my brother were examaning the house and figuring which room was going to be ours but now its yours to disiede. we loved how that house had all the wood decorations and the color. it was finaly a natural house that we loved. but unfortunatly we didnt win i guess you were ment to win the house!!!!!
My wife and I were pleasantly supprise to meet the O’Neill’s in Las Vegas in May. They are very nice people and just very down to earth. We wish them every type of happiness. We live in Colorado and it is not the frozen watse land that a lot of people seem to think it is. It is however very expensive to live here.
Bob:
I so appreciate your witness and praising the Lord for your wonderful gift. You sound like a couple who really deserve this and I am glad to see a big winner who publically thanks the one from whom all good things come. Enjoy!
im happy for the o”neils also.but i agree that when ever someone wins one of these big sweepstakes or the lottery that its never someone that could really benefit from it.like some poor unfortunate family that could really appreciate it. i guess thats life huh??
I have an idea that would make some people very happy. First of all, great job on everything you do. How about building three homes. You spend millions on one home, how about a system where first place is a million,second a half million and third a quarter million home. that way when you pick winners, there are more for the same amount of money. I will take a $250,000.00 home anytime. People have sent many locations and I would add another,Tybee Island,Ga.
We thank you HGTV but who but a millionaire can pay the taxes on those two or three million dollar homes?
This is really a tough question. I’m not really a water person but my wife loves the water and I love being near the beach and taking photos of wildlife, sunsets, landscapes and people. I would love for our grandchildren to be able to visit us at a home on Sanibel Island, FL. However, I live in Indianapolis, IN and I know my wife would not want to leave Indiana for the entire year because she loves the four seasons. So to satisfy my wife’s love of the water and my desire to be near a beach and wildlife I’d like to have a Dream House built on the Eagle Creek Reservoir here in good old Indianapolis Indiana. We live near the Eagle Creek Reservoir and Park. So we drive by the homes already built on the reservoir almost every day. We always look at each other and wish we could afford to live in one of them, and we always say to each other that we would live in any one of the houses.
I agree with some of the others, It will be
great if there could be more than one winner. I
would love to win a much less expensive home, one
where I might could afford the taxes. Has
anyone actually KEPT the home?? Most of
them I have heard about sell it and reap the
winnings. You could make so many people happy
who could not really afford a home of their own. If I ever win the lottery, I have a list
of friends and family I would help.
We have lived in apartments for 25 years cause
we can’t afford the home pymnts plus the insurance. I think more people would enter if they knew they would have a better chance if you
gave away more than one house. Maybe you could
give away consulation prizes too. A million
dollar house is great but if you can’t afford
the taxes, and you can’t afford to live there,what good is it?? Its like people who
win the lottery and they put the money into
savings. That means to me that they didn’t need it in the first place.
If you can afford to purchase a lottery ticket. you do nolt need the money.Willene
HGTV/Scripps ALREADY indicated that they never expect winners to Live in those homes. As beautifal as they are and location taxes vary and unless you’re ALREADY financially capable you’d sell too. I KNOW I would. Each winner is Free to do what he wishes. This is a REAL world!!!!
I have to agree with the Colorado Native who posted June 4th. My husband and I entered 100′s of entries for the 2007 Dream Home, b/c living on a mountain in Colorado is our dream. I’m annoyed that someone with no interest in living there won. I would have been happy for a person that truly wanted to live in that beautiful home. Maybe I’m bitter, but it would have been much greater to see a winner that would have enjoyed the home. Just a suggestion, but maybe HGTV should have contestants write an essay explaining why they should become the next HGTV Dream Home winner.
I would like to know how to go about getting a free home makeover. Our home was recently destroyed due to contractor negligance and the insurance is not giving nearly enough to fix it. I have three children. Two of my children are living in the house because their rooms suffered little damage. The rest of the house is gutted down to the studs and me, my husband and my youngest child are living in a small RV in the yard. We live in MN and it wont be long before old man winter hits. We are doing the best we can but everytime we think their maybe some hope of moving forward with the house the roof will start to leak again. My husband has had two surgeries on his legs this past year and has been out of work and we have been living on workers compensation which may end very soon. We are constantly waiting and fighting with the contractor who keeps putting us off. Our insurance has not been the best. We pretty much lost the entire contents of our home. We live on a small hobby farm and are trying to sell our horses and stuff to raise a little money so we can just get our lives back. Our kids have handled all this pretty well, alot better than I have. I just see these shows and wonder if there may be some help out thier for us. I have lots of pictures of the damage and I think you would be shocked at how much damage it suffered.
Why don’t they raise money for the taxes by asking people to
give a buck or two every time they enter? That way the person
can actually keep the house they win. I’d give money to enter.
Isn’t this an easy solution or not?
My name is Terry Daly, I have six Children. I have worked all my life and have done very well. I have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and have been taken out of the work place. I am now on SSD My family and I were about to either build or buy our dream home, but due to my medical problems, it all came to a crashing halt. We now live in a mobil home that is in need of much repair and is not handicap equipped.
Our lives have been litterally turned upside down. We are drowning in a sea of debt. and need help desperately. The Doctors believe I do not have much longer to be able to walk. My longevity is also at question. Can somebody somewhere please help. I have never asked for anything in my life. Time is of the esssence. Thank you, Terry Daly Kingman, AZ.
I would like to see HGTV build 10 homes and give them to folks who really need a home instead of one HGTV Dream Home. HGTV has been so successful. Isn’t it time to give back to those truly in need? I still think people would be interested in seeing how these homes were decorated and the winners would be able to actually pay the taxes on the home and keep it. I for one would feel great knowing that every year 10 really deserving families had a home! Think about it, HGTV.
Please stop criticizing this winner and HGTV. Bless HGTV for giving away homes. I lost my home, business and son-in-law in one fell swoop after September 11,2001 (9/11) and have no home still. My life is in packed away in boxes and I live between my daughters’ and sister’s homes, wondering if I will ever be fortunate to have my own home again. Any home is a blessing, and yes, if the winner is unable to pay high property taxes, why should he/she be criticized for this? He/she won the opportunity to fulfill a dream and will have the house of his/her dreams eventually -isn’t that the concept here? The idea is “dream house” not “a particular house” although it is sad that taxes stand between some winners who might want the home they have won. I would just like a home again. I have entered to win the Florida house. I spent my childhood summering in Florida and ache to go back, to see the ocean everyday. This is an exciting possibility for me, thanks to HGTV. That alone makes this contest thrilling, beyond taxes and quibbling.
Forget the negatives! What could be more wonderful than this chance at a home that exceeds our wildest dreams. If the winner can live in it…great! If not, than it gives then the opportunity for financial freedom to continue their own dreams wherever they may. And that too is a wonderful gift. I dream about it constantly as I live in a tiny home in frigid Ohio with my little girl and my husband works in Indiana so we have some insurance. I can't even comprehend how it would be to win.
I just hope that the winner is someone who truly needs this blessing! Thank you HGTV for giving us this exciting dream!
Oh to win a glorious home and get to play with the HGTV folks for awhile!!! I am having the best time perusing the property, “sitting” in the dog house and imagining my next rescue dog visiting it’s new home. Ah to save some dolphins, savor Florida culture and glory in the gift that HGTV has bestowed on the luckiest person alive!!!!!!!
Thank you HGTV for allowing us all to hope!!
Hey I was Lorie and Bobs Neighbor and I am so Happy for them They are 2 Great People that deserves the House more than anyone out there! Also its the LUCK OF THE DRAW! It could be you some day! SO TOO ALL THOSE NEGATIVE COMMENTS BETTER LUCK THIS YEAR!
I am so excited about this year’s dream house, I have tried to post on this blog before but my comments were not printed. I enjoy every year thinkin that this time will be the one. We have had several tragedies in the past few years which makes me dram that this will be the year my husband and I will take our daughter and our son-in-law and our two gredaughters to Florida, it would be a lovely place for us all to live together and enjoy the lovely ocean while we paint rocks, it is our special family hobby. So thank you, HGTV for giving everyone this hope of having a hppy new year every year. I also apologize for any of my spelling errors, I have had a hacker get into my computer for several yaers now and every so often wrods come out looking like I typed them when I didn’t. Go HGTV!!
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