Blog Archive

Breaking Dawn

There wasn't much excitement in the world of real estate today and likely due to the rapid change in our weather.  I'm still in denial of how warm this month has been. Today a customer of mine mentioned one of his friends who watches the weather patterns quite closely, telling him these next two or three months will be markedly warmer than normal. … continue reading
Posted on September 26, 2017

Long Roads Home

An associate of mine laughed when telling him how nice it felt to be back to work and finally able to have a break from my exhausting weekend.  Yes, it wasn't one of those normal Saturday or Sunday putzing days where I'd just relax and do a little of this and that when and if the spirit should move me. Awakening a little earlier than normal, insp … continue reading
Posted on September 25, 2017

Red Pepper Day

Having no real estate appointments outside the office today, I finished up on some of the last of my office work that carried over from yesterday along with making a several calls to clients regarding their listings.  The entirety of the remainder  was spent on a daunting 8 hour project which I did finally finish just before 6:00 p.m.  Looking a … continue reading
Posted on September 24, 2017

Like a Dotard

Well, we made it thru another scorcher of a day.  Around 1:00 p.m., I glanced at the outside temperature gauge of my car and noticed it to be 94 degrees.  The wind was making it all the more unbearable.  Now if we were living in Southern California and they were in the midst of "Santa Anna's", it would feel pretty much the same other than their … continue reading
Posted on September 23, 2017

Repaid in Kind

Seems everyone was feeling the heat today. I personally noticed the thermometer at 94 degrees this afternoon. All the animals seem to be reacting accordingly by staying out of sight and likely hidden somewhere in shaded trees and bushes. With having several appointments in the Downtown today, I decided to walk instead of drive. Those two and three … continue reading
Posted on September 22, 2017

Faces of Jealousy

Another day went racing by with some good things accomplished including getting another one of my listings sold. After looking at my current inventory of un-sold homes, I'd say I'll be getting busy beating the bushes for new listings. This is going to be yet another year where I'm eternally thankful for the business a number of residents in Mason C … continue reading
Posted on September 21, 2017

You Taste More

It's been very interesting how our weather has been these days of September.  Last evening's temps were similar to July's to where there wasn't even a chill outdoors after sundown.  Still thinking it must be due to the recent hurricanes pushing warmer air in our direction. Most of my day was spent performing administrative duties.  The paperwor … continue reading
Posted on September 20, 2017

Pastoral View

Another “whizz-by” day happened again but at least it was a productive one.  Not to be bragging or complaining, two of my office listings went under contract today.  As far as I'm concerned, the both of them are going to make happy homes for their new owners. After spending about a week showing homes on and off to a delightful young couple, … continue reading
Posted on September 19, 2017

The Look

Today wasn't the most eventful, yet for some reason the hours seemed to take flight from the time I arrived at my office.   I think what created it was my having been side-tracked by another Realtor calling and wanting to show Prairie Place on 1st at 9:00 a.m. this morning.  Since he'd never been in the complex, I had to make sure to give him a … continue reading
Posted on September 18, 2017

2831 – 4th St. NW

Today was one of those days where nearly everything I had originally planned to do was side-tracked by phone calls from buyers, sellers, and other agents who were all in need of assistance.  One of the agents calling when I picked up said, "I wasn't expecting anyone to answer."  I always consider such a statement a little odd to where I've been t … continue reading
Posted on September 17, 2017

Smoking Double

The rain this morning was a welcome relief for both man and beast.  After driving the number of miles I did out of town today, I'd say many of the farmers crops are fast approaching harvest.  I can't believe how quickly they've turned and do hope the yields will be good come harvest time so the farmers will continue to spend money in Mason City w … continue reading
Posted on September 16, 2017

Stacked Decks

This is certainly going to be a September to remember with these endless days of heat.  Hopefully we will get the rain that's been forecasted.  North Iowa is exceptionally dry to where I'm sure the reason our trees are shedding their leaves so early is because of the lack of moisture.  The oak trees around town appear to be in very sad shape.  … continue reading
Posted on September 15, 2017