Blog Archive

Wannabe Look-a-likes

Having decided yesterday I'd get back to the menial chores that've been waiting for me, I went to the office a bit early so to get the last few chores needing to be done before  tomorrow's business day arrives.  By the time I was finished and walking outdoors, I found the sun up and the temperatures having risen enough to consider it once again a … continue reading
Posted on October 8, 2017

The Flu Season

Alas the rains have stopped for a few days.  I was beginning to wonder if we'd ever see the sun again.  I'm sure there were a number of people who've discovered water in their basements after these two day rains have finally stopped.  After looking at the 10 day forecast, we may be experiencing another wet Fall.  The farmers will have to be wor … continue reading
Posted on October 7, 2017

De-Awesome

Oh what a dark and rainy day we had today.  I was hoping the clouds would clear off before sunset and give us at least a few minutes of sunshine, but it didn't happen.  I'm of the belief these past several months of unusual weather are by-products of those hurricanes and tropical storms the South and Southeast recently experienced.  I just heard … continue reading
Posted on October 6, 2017

Mentally Engaged

It certainly wasn't a stellar day with the blanket of gloomy gray skies mounting above our City until it finally started drizzling rain.  If I didn't know better, I'd swear we were having Pacific Northwest weather, where heavy gray clouds move in slowly and release misty rain for hours, and sometimes days on end. My journey to Northwood on busine … continue reading
Posted on October 5, 2017

Rays of Hope

Not long after sunrise, I thought I heard a noise at the front window of my office but when looking out, I didn't see any movement, so back I went to what I was doing.  When unlocking the front door just as my 9:00 am appointment arrived, and after opening the door, I noticed a small dead bird at the doorway.  My client was a little disturbed see … continue reading
Posted on October 4, 2017

Beyond the Clouded Glass

As I was expecting, my closing today was not the soft landing I had earlier hoped for considering I'd done nearly everything possible to create such a landing.  Without pointing fingers or laying blame, that's all I can say is that there are those whose expectations far exceed what would be expected while working under very short time frames.  Oh … continue reading
Posted on October 3, 2017

Making Waste

This particular Monday was one in which I was in near constant motion from the time I walked into the office up until I locked the doors late this afternoon.  Since I was pretty much ready days ago for the two closings I had today, I was thankful I didn't have to do much of any rushing around for them. Today we closed on the first two units that … continue reading
Posted on October 2, 2017

None for All

Today was my menial labor day I managed to get set aside so to continue on with my little personal projects.  Not thinking it was going to rain, I was forced inside before I was able to get finished up on what I was doing. Once inside, it didn't take me long to find a substitute.  I'm glad for not of the "brand" of men who if they can't finish s … continue reading
Posted on October 1, 2017

September’s End

It's really quite interesting how Mother Nature "knows" when it's time to start shedding her Summer robes while reaching for Fall's mantle.  I particularly noticed it today while out on the highway between towns.  All the trees are definitely well on their way to providing us another spectacular show of colors.  It sort of makes me sad Summer di … continue reading
Posted on September 30, 2017

My Shepherd Is

This morning's closing went as smooth as silk and the buyer is now on a burn to get started with a few improvements along with getting moved while the weather is good.  I oft times feel blessed and fortunate to have so many of the nicest buyers and sellers to work with in real estate.  Perhaps it's due to the old saying, "Like attracts like."  I … continue reading
Posted on September 29, 2017

Glorious Fall Evening

After spending several hours of research on properties here in Mason City, I believe I have a half dozen viable candidates for the buyers I'm working with next week.  In comparing prices, I'd say they're all over the map even more so than they were earlier this year.  Thank goodness they're not wanting to look in Clear Lake because their prices a … continue reading
Posted on September 28, 2017

Folded into Darkness

Whenever someone should happen to chide you for supposedly spending so much time running errands, ask them to shadow you the next time you have your list ready. I'm saying this because I spent nearly half the day doing just that and when I looked at the clock after walking back from the post office which was my last stop, I was shocked to see how … continue reading
Posted on September 27, 2017