I don’t know if it is still a goal, but when I was young and reaching for the stars, buying a home was at the top of my list.

Of course, let us not forget designer bags and shoes, but we are talkin’ substance.

Anyway, now that I have my childhood home on the market, I am learning a great deal about millennials.

Boy, are they particular and demanding.

I have been fortunate to own several properties and they were all flawed, but we had vision.

These days, vision has lost its focus.

I always heard that the most important rooms to keep updated and happening are bathrooms and kitchen.

Check…did that.

Now, the adorable thirty-somethings want remodeled basements and notable outdoor patios.

And, let’s not forget wall color that resonates.

If white or pale grey doesn’t satisfy then I am at a loss.

I even try to sell it as White Linen, Mayonnaise or Chantilly Lace.

No, that shade isn’t calming and won’t match their IKEA furniture…so buy the house spent the $20 and paint it any damn whiter shade of pale that you want.

The darlings want to move in on a Saturday and go to work on Monday with the home in perfect working order.

And, never email. Just text “I don’t have time to scroll down for an email. TY”

Good bones, fireplaces, crown molding, genuine hardwood floors are no longer assets or enticing.

The house is 100 years old and they are so weepy and dissatisfied that the bedrooms are not huge.

Anyway, I guess that baby boomers are tough, but we were not afraid to roll up our sleeves or project a bit of imagination.

Please note that these statements are not just my own random conclusions.

Realtors universally concur.

Anyone in the market for a beautiful 100 year-old house with great lines, endless charm and outstanding character?