Is there a difference between a HOUSE and a HOME

In everyday conversation, the terms "house" and "home" are often used interchangeably. However, these words carry distinct meanings that reflect deeper emotional and psychological concepts. Understanding the difference between a #house and a home can enrich our appreciation of the spaces we inhabit and the significance they hold in our lives.

The Concept of a House

A house is a physical structure, a building designed for people to live in. It is a tangible object made of bricks, wood, concrete, and glass. Houses come in various shapes and sizes, ranging from small cottages to grand mansions. The primary function of a house is to provide shelter, security, and a place for people to carry out their daily activities.

Architectural features such as rooms, windows, doors, and roofs define a house. The design, layout, and materials used in a house are important considerations in its construction and aesthetic appeal. Real estate listings, construction plans, and property assessments typically focus on the characteristics and value of a house. In essence, a house is a commodity, an asset that can be bought, sold, or rented.

The Essence of a Home

A home, on the other hand, transcends the physical attributes of a house. It is an emotional and psychological space imbued with personal significance and memories. A home is where individuals or families create and share experiences, cultivate relationships, and find a sense of belonging and comfort. It is a sanctuary that provides emotional warmth and a refuge from the outside world.

The concept of home is deeply personal and subjective. It is shaped by the people who live there, their interactions, and the memories they create. The scent of a favorite meal cooking in the kitchen, the laughter of loved ones, and the familiar comfort of one's own bed all contribute to the feeling of home. It is a space filled with personal items, from photographs and heirlooms to everyday objects that hold sentimental value.

Key Differences

1. Physical vs. Emotional: A house is a physical entity, while a home is an emotional construct. The former can be described in concrete terms, whereas the latter is defined by feelings and experiences.

2. Functional vs. Personal: Houses serve a functional purpose, providing shelter and a place to perform daily activities. Homes, however, are personal sanctuaries that offer emotional comfort and a sense of identity.

3. Ownership and Investment vs. Attachment and Belonging: People invest in houses as assets and property. Homes are places where people invest emotionally, fostering a sense of attachment and belonging.

4. Transitory vs. Permanent: A house can be bought, sold, or rented, making it a transitory possession. A home, however, remains in the heart of the individual, regardless of changes in physical location.

5. Universal vs. Individual: Houses can be universally described and valued based on their physical attributes. Homes are unique to each individual, shaped by their personal experiences and connections.

The Interplay Between House and Home

While the distinctions between a house and a home are clear, the two concepts are deeply intertwined. A house becomes a home when it is filled with life, love, and memories. Conversely, a home requires a physical space, which is provided by a house. This interplay highlights the importance of both elements in creating a fulfilling living environment.

The transformation of a house into a home involves personal touches and emotional investment. Decorating a space to reflect one's personality, hosting gatherings with friends and family, and establishing routines and traditions all contribute to this transformation. It is the people and the emotions they bring that turn a mere structure into a cherished home.

While a house and a home may seem similar, they represent distinct concepts that are both essential to human life. A house provides the physical space necessary for living, while a home offers the emotional foundation that makes life meaningful. Recognizing the difference between these two can enhance our understanding of what it means to truly feel at home, appreciating not just the shelter we have but the love and memories that fill it.

Frequently asked questions about properties

The most important questions to answer before you buy #property.

• Where can I buy my property?

You need to check the best area for you and your family. Is it far from work or to work. Is it far from school or to school. Is buying in a new development the best choice for me and my family. In most cases it is advisable to make a collective decision unless you are alone. How is the area behaving- the people and properties in the area. Is it in a good community?

• Do I qualify for the property I want to buy?

Yes. Everyone who has been permanently employed for the past six month will qualify to buy a house. Lets make a simple calculation. If you are earning from R 12 000,00 pm you will qualify for a maximum bond of R 360 000,00. You can start looking for a house in that rage. You can also combine monthly income for you and your partner. If your partner is earning R 12 000,00 it means you will both qualify for a maximum bond of R 720 000,00.

NB: In the event that your salary is less than R 12 000,00 you need to safe money for deposit. You can fill the contact form on the right hand side we will take you through.

• Will I afford it?

Yes. Banks are by law allowed to take 30% of your salary, meaning From R 24 000,00 you monthly payment will be from R 7 200,00 of which services the maximum bond of R 720 000,00.

• Is deposit needed?

When you buy in a new development and qualifying for the maximum bond banks own't ask for deposit. deposit are needed based on your risk profile. If you are earning from R 50 000,00 pm banks won't offer 100% on any house you want to buy. 10% deposit is needed.

• Do I have deposit?

When you start property hunting you can make it a point that you put aside R 500,00 or more per month saving towards your deposit. Deposit helps in making monthly installment low and keeps risk profile law. Deposit encourages banks to offer the best possible law interest. 

• Will I have money to pay for extra cost?

It is advisable that when ever you buy property to make it a point that you don't incurred any extra cost to add on. New developments need no extra cost like lawyers fees- transfers fees.You are more than save when you buy in a new development.

• Will I get value for money

Properties has never lost their value. Property value always increases. You will never make a mistake when investing in properties. We are here to help.

• How is the location I want to buy in?

The best way of familiarizing yourself with an area is to visit it 7 days a week on a different time frame. Try to navigate all the street, check schools,check the community,check accessibility, check roads and routes,lifestyle and amenities in the area. 

• How long will I be living there?

Bond duration is 20 years. The possibility is that you can be in this community for the next coming 20 years. You can choose to sell and change location.Or you can live in a location for the rest of your life. Be careful with your choices. Always seek professional advises.

• What is in the area and will there be any future development?

What ever is in the area at the time of purchasing add value to your property. Community lifestyle add value to your property. Improvement in the area add value to your property. Good news to your property if a school,clinic or public structures are added and renovated.

Have you visited Westview security estate

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. You are invited to pay us a visit at this prime area in the west of Pretoria at Andeon. If you want to buy or invest in properties, this is the best area to do that. We are always on site to assist but you need to make an appointment with Masilo on 0721723165 when coming to view.

We are busy on the last phase of this lovely area at reasonable price on full spec houses. You need to hurry cause after this month when we release new extension prices can go up. This area is well managed and well taken care of. This is a must see area. Once more you are invited to come and have a look on our properties.

If you fall under:

• Property investor,
• Home buyer,
• Home searcher,
• Not paying any property,
• Having paid off your bond and
• House buyer

You need to call and make an appoint for this properties at Pretoria west. We are always available to assist and to attend to your #property needs.

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We are have the best areas you can choose to life in and around Pretoria/Tshwane

• Rosslyn,
• Mamelodi,
• Chantelle,
• Andeon,
• Pretoria north areas,
• Pretoria west areas,
• Pretoria east areas,
• Pretoria south areas

Put your money where your eyes and peace are.By buying a property is the greatest investment you can ever made.You, your family and all to follow will have a share and a great life start from what you have offered.

Join more of our conversation at Twitter by following Masilo(@masilo) by including #properties in your discussions.

The good thing is you use the bank money to acquire #property of your dream.You only need to be employed on a permanent basis and earn a monthly income from R 13 000,00 alone or joint.

You can also call/whatsapp at 0721723165 for further infomation

So you too can sell - part one

Taken from the book by Kevin Lancaster and Lesley Bosch titled,"So you want to sell houses?"

• If you don't promote yourself,something terrible happens - nothing.
• It is not the giant leap of passion that build one up - but the small steps of consistent effort taken one at a time.
• "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration."
• Estate agent do not fail because of what they do not know,but because they do not  practice what they do know.
• Even if you are not necessarily the best, just being available gives you a better than average chance for success.
• For every NO you get remember you are one call closer to a YES.
• A sense of urgency is possibly the most important attribute required of an estate agent in today's competitive environment.
• Wherever possible point out to the seller the pitfalls of real estate, and then offer yourself as the solution.
• None of us is as smart as all of us.
•  The darkest hour in any man's life is when he sits down to plan how to get money without earning it!
• Every sale begins with a listing - not all listings end in a sale.
• It's better to under-promise and over-deliver than to over-promise and under-deliver.
• "To do a common thing uncommonly well brings success."
• "The best way to teach is through the eye. It is hard to retain what we hear, but a man remembers what he sees. The nerves from eye to the brain are 22 times as strong as the nerves from the ear to the brain. We get 87% of education through our eyes."
• "If a man can write a better book, preach a better sermon, or make a better mouse trap, than his neighbour, though he build his house in the woods, the world will make a beaten path to his house."
• Even if you are on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there!"
• "If people knew how hard I worked to gain my mastery, it wouldn't seem wonderful at all"
• Two children were watching a clutch of chicks trying to hatch. The first chick struggled hard to get out of the shell but it persisted until it succeeded. The children couldn't bear to stand there and just watch so they decided to help the others. Sadly, only the first chick survived. The children were devastated but the wise old farmer told them "The persistence and tenacity of the first chick prepared it for life outside".
• Service consistency, in the long run, is the great differentiator between the estate agent that prospers and the one that just marks time.
• Imagine if estate agents were like dentists. One offers one minute of painless drilling time and another gives the client a full ten minutes of excruciating drilling pain. Both charge the same fee. If you had the choice which would you employ?
• Great men undertake great things because they are great. Fools because they believe them to be easy.
• "Man's mind once stretched to a new idea never goes back to its original dimensions."
• The more you give, the more you get...
• Some people see things and ask "why?" while entrepreneurs dream things that never were and ask "why not?"

Some quotes are by Thomas Edison, Horace Greeley, H.J.Heinz, John H Petterson, Emerson, Michelangelo, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Helen Steiner Rice,.....

Come back for part two.