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What Mitt Romney Left Behind: The People Who Bought His House Tell Their Story

September 9, 2012 By Nancy French 42 Comments

Buying a house is usually an impersonal transaction. The buyer sees a scrubbed version of the home, artfully “staged,” possibly with a fresh coat of paint and flowers on the table. Once a purchase price has been negotiated, the buyer and the seller sign legal papers in triplicate, and the new owner gets a set of keys and – if lucky – an extra garage door opener. So, when Hal and Corinne Prewitt decided to buy Mitt and Ann Romney’s Park City, Utah home in spring of 2009, they figured they were in for another paperwork hassle. What they got, however, was a great house, interesting interactions with the man who’d just lost a bid to be the previous election’s GOP nominee, and some insight into the character of the possible next President. In fact, their interaction with Romney was so different than what the Prewitts expected, Hal decided to write down his experience in a Google document which has since been downloaded over 100,000 times.

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First of all, the Prewitts were impressed – and a little shocked — when Mitt Romney met them at the property on moving day. There were no brokers or anyone there at the house – just the former governor walking around the house to make sure the new owners were comfortable and familiar with their purchase.“He spent as much time as we needed showing us around, answering our questions and explaining how to use and service the home’s equipment,” Hal wrote.“And when he was done, he gave us his direct contact information should we have problems.

Secondly, the Prewitts were fascinated by the way Gov. Romney – worth, by some calculations, hundreds of millions of dollars – decided to move his things. Some people hire professional movers to pack their things, others hire them to transport them, and others prefer a do-it-yourself approach. Gov. Romney fit into the last category. He went to Home Depot, bought wood, and built the necessary containers to transport his possession from the house. Then, he asked a friend and some family to help him pack his family photos, mementos, and grandchildren’s toys. Then, they carried his things into a U-Haul, which he drove to his new home in California.

The home, according to the Prewitts, was built with a focus on their family, even though it had “no swimming pool, tennis court or movie theater. There are no maid, butler or nanny quarters. Clearly Ann and Mitt raised their kids. No gold faucets, no fancy silverware. The kitchen was simple and typical of an average three bedroom home, very much like those in which we were raised.” Because the Prewitts bought much of the home’s contents, they also got to see the way the family really lived in their home: the linens didn’t have the highest thread count, the master bedroom pillows had tags from a discount store, and almost everything — the art, furniture and drapes — were American made.

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Plus, there were lots of toys for the grandchildren. Also, in the Romney’s former mud room, Hal and Corinne found the former governor’s ski gloves with holes in the fingers. Apparently, one of Mitt’s sons had suggested he replace the gloves, but Gov. Romney, whom his sons have described as “frugal” and even “cheap,” thought he could salvage them. When Hal and Corinne found the gloves, they’d been altered.

“Mitt had gone to the garage tool box and wrapped them with duct tape. Thrifty? Yes, and the repair provided an immediate practical solution rather than traveling to the store to buy a new pair,” Hal wrote.“His indifference to appearance demonstrated his confidence, true character and priorities. Good qualities, but easily misunderstood because they are quite different from those displayed by many famous people and certainly politicians, who highly protect and prize their appearance.”

In the Romney’s master bedroom, was a prominent painting of Jesus Christ.“Most Americans know little about Mormonism and we didn’t either,” Hal wrote.“But Mitt Romney clearly had a home of faith and family just like the rest of us.”

“One of the most interesting questions many have asked is,‘as president will he impose his beliefs on others?’” Hal wrote.“Many claim that a President Romney would take away rights and impose his beliefs on all Americans.” However, possibly the most surprising discovery was a small stash of alcohol in the house, which – the Prewitts were told – was for guests only. Mormonism prohibits drinking alcohol, of course, and the Romneys are teetotalers. However, they kept a few drinks on hand to be good hosts and make sure their guests felt comfortable. Hal believes this stash shows the Romneys wouldn’t impose their beliefs on others from the White House, because they didn’t even impose their beliefs on others in their own house.

The Prewitts didn’t support Romney in the 2008 election. Neither Republicans nor Democrats, they knew very little about Romney, Utah, or his former Presidential bid when they looked for a winter home. However, they felt they needed to speak out, because the caricature of Romney on television is such a far cry from the real man who showed him around the house and packed his own boxes that day.

“Mitt Romney… is not aloof or out of touch. He is a man of faith, family and American values. A guy who is well-grounded. It is not beneath him to roll up his shirt-sleeves and get the job done,” Hal wrote.“The fact that he has allowed this to be kept so very private is a true testament to his character and shows how different he is from many other politicians.”

If Romney wins in November, he’ll be faced with yet another move. Will the new President show up at the White House in a U-Haul? With $16 trillion of national debt, it just might be a move in the right direction.

[right]

This is so touching. Thankyou

[DAN]

right wrote:

This is so touching. Thankyou

"YEAH"it's so touching,I think I might just cry,did you ever think the man might just be that stingy not to try to hire someone to help him move,by the way is that when he made the dog ride on top of the car.

[Voter]

right wrote:

This is so touching. Thankyou

Your welcome. There are so many others also. He was taught his entire life to give and help others .

[Doo]

Obama's first house was made of straw and when he got to where he could afford it he then built one out of sticks. Then when he got married to the prettiest maiden in all the land the built her one out of stone collected from the roadside in order to save money so he could later afford one made out of blocks. After many years he then bought one made out of brick. Then when the people for the people elected him President he moved into the Whiste House. The big bad Wolf never came into play because it knew that Obama would have it killed like he did Bin Laden. Obama hid all his change in the front yard under a fence post as to keep it dry in rainy days. He didn't even know that Swiss Banks were available to ones with money. He is a very happy family man with two beautiful daughters sand a loving wife and they lived happily ever after.

[guest]

Doo wrote:

Obama's first house was made of straw and when he got to where he could afford it he then built one out of sticks. Then when he got married to the prettiest maiden in all the land the built her one out of stone collected from the roadside in order to save money so he could later afford one made out of blocks. After many years he then bought one made out of brick. Then when the people for the people elected him President he moved into the Whiste House. The big bad Wolf never came into play because it knew that Obama would have it killed like he did Bin Laden. Obama hid all his change in the front yard under a fence post as to keep it dry in rainy days. He didn't even know that Swiss Banks were available to ones with money. He is a very happy family man with two beautiful daughters sand a loving wife and they lived happily ever after.

That's pretty good DOO. Their cute little Pollyanna story with the 9,000 sq.ft. cottage in the woods just tugs at the heart strings don't it? They're so down to earth…..just common folk I tell ya. Y'all come back now ya hear.

[REALLY]

guest wrote:

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That's pretty good DOO. Their cute little Pollyanna story with the 9,000 sq.ft. cottage in the woods just tugs at the heart strings don't it? They're so down to earth…..just common folk I tell ya. Y'all come back now ya hear.

It is actually the ONE MILLION dollar home in the white Jewish neighborhood across from a temple. Right in there with the common folk

[Lynne]

According to articles that I pulled up, Romney's Park City home listed for over five million dollars. It was hardly a typical three bedroom home. It is a 9600 square foot cabin with seven bedrooms. There is an image available on Google.

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http://www.delawareliberal.net/wp-content/upl...

Yep "right in there with the common folk"

[The King21]

guest wrote:

http://www.delawareliberal.net /wp-content/uploads/2012/09/al 7451ed41-m0o.jpg

Yep "right in there with the common folk"

Let's think for a moment and realize that we're talking about a prominent political figure as well as a prominent businessman. Let's also realize that Park City is a WORLD FAMOUS resort town. Now, you're not gonna find many small houses in Park City, I'd almost wager, just as you won't in Vale or Aspen. That don't mean what the guy said isn't true.

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The King21 wrote:

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Let's think for a moment and realize that we're talking about a prominent political figure as well as a prominent businessman. Let's also realize that Park City is a WORLD FAMOUS resort town. Now, you're not gonna find many small houses in Park City, I'd almost wager, just as you won't in Vale or Aspen. That don't mean what the guy said isn't true.

If you read REALLY's post above you might understand my post.

[have a good day]

I am voting for ROMNEY and I don't care who likes it or not. Everyone in my family is voting for ROMNEY. Obama doesn't have the backbone to do anything but run his ugly black mouth. Wall street workers have made so very very much money off of people not to mention the lavish spa vacations they have took. When ROMNEY wins all of their vacations and spas will end.

[DAN]

have a good day wrote:

I am voting for ROMNEY and I don't care who likes it or not. Everyone in my family is voting for ROMNEY. Obama doesn't have the backbone to do anything but run his ugly black mouth. Wall street workers have made so very very much money off of people not to mention the lavish spa vacations they have took. When ROMNEY wins all of their vacations and spas will end.

Ha,ha,ha, ha, ha ,ha ,ha ,ha ,ha, ha ,ha ,You don't have some more of that good stuff so I can have a good day also do you?

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REALLY wrote:

<quoted text>It is actually the ONE MILLION dollar home in the white Jewish neighborhood across from a temple. Right in there with the common folk

Yes this is exact discription of Obama's home in Chicago I did read all about this . And he tries to make like he is common folk and interested in the common person. What a joke