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What Would You Ask The Winner?
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What question would you want most to ask the winner of HGTV Dream Home 2010? Put on your reporter’s cap and think about it for a bit. We’re looking for your most creative queries (but nothing too outlandish) that we can ask the winner immediately after he or she is given the good news. Post your best questions below.
when i came back to earth as i will jump for joy and it will take some time for me to settle down on earth again for i will be floating on cloud (9) for several weeks and then i will take my wife that has lung troubles and my beat up old van and head out to the promised land thanks charles baxter
My question to me would be who motivated you to enter the contest?
Me, myself and I.
I will be closer to my dream home when I win it. My children and I will be in Santa Fe for our Spring break ski trip at La Quinta inn hotel. Look for me there because this house is mine according to Deuteronomy 6 verse 11 in the Old Testament.
Amen Oscar!
What no no Gila Monsters!? Just Bears, Coyotes, Snakes, etc. ? How ever could I live in such a place without any Gila Monsters! My little 10lb. Poodle "Princess" would want to make friends with all the wild creatures that she could, and as cute as she is, she'd would have a host of friends! The area sounds enchanting…Should I not be the Lucky Blessed Winner, I'd consider buying a lot next door and building a similar home should I ever win the Lottery Jackpot! This has been great fun no matter…RS.
My question would be, "how are you going to pay for the outrageous property taxes, insurance and maintenance fees to keep this 1.5 mil house?" "are you using part of the cash ($500,000)?" Just wondering what past winners have done also, have they been able to keep these homes or do most have to sell them.
With lots of hard work, the money will go towards the house and the majority of the winners have kept their home. Hope this helps
So when are you going to Disney World?
It's New Mexico not Florida Marzia!
I would ask them do you watch hgtv? If they say "no I really don't" then I would say I'm sorry we have made a mistake this should only go to the one who watches hgtv every night. OMG that's ME!
Yes I do, everyday!
I would ask the winner what would be their first party hosted in their new home? A celebration party as the winner or some special event like a birthday or anniversary party?
Congratulations from
J Watkins
I would invite my best friends from Germany and Brazil to come and see how lucky this American woman is!!!
What was your first thought of New Mexico and the idea of living there? Did you think NM was Mexico or a place like another country where you would have to learn a new language?
Terra cotta is the first thought, I am pretty good at geography…
Is there a bathroom for the office?
There's a powder room with a beautiful vessel sink and shower, right next to the home office.
what do you think your transition from your hometown to New Mexico will be like? For some intuition I have a feeling the winner will be from Louisianna (or Ca).
my husband kept mocking about the New Mexico dream home. He is in construction. He is getting ready to drive to Louisianna. He has New Mexico license plates on his truck going to Louisianna next week. His comment made about the dream home made me think the winner is from Louisianna.
I would also like to ask the winner: What is your favorite room in the dream home? What will you do with the casita?
my husband is in construction. He is getting ready to drive to Louisianna. He has New Mexico license plates on his truck going to Louisianna next week. His comment this week about the dream home made me think the winner is from Louisianna. I would like to ask the winner what is their favorite room in the dream home. What is their favorite piece of furniture in the dream home and what will they do with the casita?
Sorry,
This page is sitting on my computer with the written comment still in view. Someone over entered this comment about Louisianna. Congratulations to whomever the winner is.
The casita will be my retreat, my favorite room is all of them, I love the artwork!
Congratulations…You are the winner of the HGTV Dream Home 2010. Please share your thoughts and feelings with us on your Dream.
Good things come to those who wait, I am very happy to be the winner!!
I want you to ask my why I think I was blessed with this new dream home and this miracle?
How much are the taxes and can you afford to pay them???
I'll have to get back to on how much and yes I can!
The question I would as the winner is: How many times did you submit an entry? And, where do you live now?
Everyday and I live in Georgia…
Were you hard to find, seeing that you are in the middle of your move to Albquerque, N.M. from Amarillo, TX.
Did you have any 'feelings' that you had won? When and how were you notified? How soon will you be moving in? Would you like to share it with me? LOL
Did hgtv called you on march 2, 2010 to tell you you had won ?
What type of work will you be doing in New Mexico?
Michelle,
I am retired from DOD army
Thanks,
Mike D. live in Wics.
So I guess it's safe to say that your pension will cover utilities, HOA, yearly taxes and of course taxes on such a large gift (the house and car) not including life expenditures. Congratulations my friend, I am proud to be an American!!
Do you have any talents or hobbies that would be enchanted by the outdoor beauty of living in the glorious Southwest? An artist or photographer would be thrilled beyond compare or a hunter, fisherman, with the endless possibilities of the area.
Yes, my husband is a software developer for Apple, we have a horse, and three dogs, and we love nature. I especially love nature…
The HGTV rules said that the winner was going to be "AMBUSH" . WHAT EXACTLEY DOES THIS MEAN ?????
It means the notification is a surprise when an HGTV film crew and host/hostess shows up with a new car, a giant poster board check, lots of helium filled balloons and says Congratulations, you're the winner of the 2010 HGTV Dream home.
When people "figuratively" come out of the bushes to surprise you! Hope it helped…
First question is do you need a house sitter, or live in maid? Next question what day did you actually find out you won? And how many times did you submit your entry on the internet and by mail each day? Congratulations!!! You are truly blessed!!!
Aside from all the obvious questions like how many times did you enter?, Did you think that you were going to win? Can I stay for the weekend?? ect. ect. lol….I think I would ask them How many nights did you dream about what you would say when the ambush team showed up at your door?????
to answer my own question it would be EVERY NIGHT!!!! lol
Yes …i have been praying and hoping to win also …..and yes you could spend a week at that place with me and my family …A getaway for friends and family .I have thought about it every night not just for myself ,but a big safe getaway for family and friends
Ok if you win can i come over for a visit 
What is the first thing you want to do in the your new house, jump on the beds, throw a super swanky bash or eat cereal while watching that amazing new tv?????
I would ask the winner, myself, how are you going to pay the taxes, when are they due, how much are they? Are you going to have to sell? I just know it is God's intention for me to win, I'M letting God lead the way about the rest.
My questions would be, what will you tell everyone out there about owning a piece of the HGTV AMERICAN DREAM? What can you tell us about why you entered this once in a million chance?
How many entries did you put in! How many years did u try?
Congratulations! New Mexico is truly the "Land of Enchantment". Our diverse cultures, traditions, cuisine and landscapes are the real prize. Please respect and value these. The 2010 Dream Home is a bonus.
the sweepstakes is not fair. I TRIED TO ENTER my name and it would not let me because I did not have an e-mail number. You know not everyone has computer and it is not fair that anormal person can not enter your stupid contests. I was a big fan of your programs but NOT ANYMORE YOU SUCK MARY HAMILTON 1527 8TH ST. S.E. ROANOKE, VA. 24013
you can mail in your entry. do you know how to do that?
Mary, Did you know that you had more (even better than online) chance to enter by mail? You can mail in as many times as you wanted per day, to just one per day on-line (computer) entry. Also, for some of us who don't always have e-mail or computer access at home, the library is/was a wonderful place to visit.
All is not lost, you should not give up on the great enrichment HGTV provides. Anyways, they will have another one (another giveaway) coming up soon. So get with the program and get an e-mail address, use the computer at the library if you need to … there is going to be another give away starting in April.
At least one benefit i see you getting is – learning to get an e-mail address… Good Luck
Congratulations. How many times did you enter? Did you send in any mail entries or just online? Who could keep such a great secret.
I would probably ask……………
How many time did you enter to win the HGTV Dream Home??
What is the first thing you will do when you get to your new home,the HGTV Dream Home?
What will you do with the 500,000 dollars?
Hello, I don't know if I'll be the winner, but I entered many many times.. The first thing is the Wow effect:) and with the $500.000 I have to pay all the winning taxes.,
If you win $1 000 000 lottery ticket they are going to give you less than $500.000 and this house is considered a lottery and if you don't have this $500.000 to pay the taxes you will have say Good bye to your Dream Home:(
can I come out and stay with you for a week or two
Hello! I would ask them what made them enter the contest? Is the house the real house of their dreams? I know my answer, and I hope I get to tell everyone! Good luck and Congrats to the winner.
Congratulations Dream Home winner in Louisianna (my guess. My husband with New Mexico license plates will arrive in Louisianna early Friday morning. He announced the winner is Louisianna).
Are you packing to move?
My husband (made his announcement about the winner in Louisianna) also said he is going to Florida.
It is so much fun to encourage the winner (Louisianna or Florida or CA)
there are big birds in New Mexico big enough to lift a 140 pound person in the air and take them for lunch! Let me know if you see them last I heard there were 12 spotted. Look up before you head out if you decide to live there.
Your kidding right???
what a gorgeous home it is. How nice to believe that we can all dream for just a little bit, just knowing that this will be a reality for someone is nice. The question I'd ask the winner how you are feeling right now? Then i would ask what feature if the house appeals to them the most? GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
HOW WILL THIS CHANGE YOUR LIFE/THE LIFE OF YOUR FAMILY?
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE LIKE NOW?
WHY DID YOU ENTER? WERE YOU HOPING TO MOVE OR SELL WHAT YOU WON?
ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT MEETING LINDA WOODRUM?
ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT MEETING JACK THOMPSON?
Are you currently living a green life? Have you planned for a career/ job move as well? Do you plan to help others in need of housing with the additional $500,000.00- basically paying it forward in appreciation as your dream has become reality?
I would ask the winner, if they told others they were entering, or if they tried to keep it a secret to better their chances of winning. Also how many times did they enter, and was it just on the website or did they enter thru mail as well. Although these will be the answers I will tell all of you when I am asked all these questions as I am the next winner!!!
Wow! How many submissions did you send? Where they by Mail or E-mail? Is the cash prize enough to "Pay All the Taxes?" Did the IRS hit you up the same day you heard that you won? Wouldn't it be "Funny" if you found out from the IRS that you had won because they were notified first and showed up on your doorstep first? "Hello, we are with the IRS and you OWE US $750,000.00!"
I quess that mean's only rich people can win,right???
I love this one ! I would move my children & grandchildrin & sister in with me~
Thanks~
My husband is silly. He is in construction. He has New Mexico license plates. He is the winner where he is driving to. I assumed he meant Louisianna. But he is also driving to Florida and he is going to Disney World.
His joke might come true….That the winner in Louisianna or Florida.
Ok, so I know alot of people already said this one but I would for sure ask two questions..
1. Who is the first person you told about your winnings?
2. What do you plan to do with the money?
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!
If it airs at 8pm live on the east coast, I will be sure to be home by 5pm on the west coast. Very few programs are actually aired "live" on the west coast, but I will get off work early so I can open the door and act surprised! (lol)
Now that you've won the HGTV Dream Home 2010 – how will your future change & what will you do to "pay it forward"?
When you entered the contest, did you act like you had already won? If they have children what were there feelings about moving to a whole different state. What were your feelings as you viewed the house and car on HGTV as you entered daily or just how many times did you enter? Was there ever a time when you just believed that this home was meant to be for your family?
If you plan on living in your new home, how do you expect your life to change for the better?
Ok , so you won this fabulous home. Have you thought about what it will cost in Taxes, insurance and maintenance ? Will you have to sell it ? How long will it take before you realize that a home that has more value than what you earn is not a pleasure to keep. It would become a nightmare. All that said, I wish you all the best in your new home.
When is the BBQ?