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Art Deco Beacon

Today was certainly one where I spent most of the morning on detail for a client/customer who inadvertently missed taking care of some necessary repairs to a home he owns before a new tenant moves in the end of this month.  For some reason, I seem to find more flaws than most when doing walk-thru's on vacant properties, even to the point of notici … continue reading
Posted on September 14, 2017

Lone Feeder

With the temps hovering around 90 degrees this afternoon, I'm sure everyone must've been having flashbacks to July.  It's certainly a much drier heat and by the looks of the trees, they're also struggling with this late drought.  It's not surprising to hear how wild and crazy some of our general public have been these past days. I mentioned to s … continue reading
Posted on September 13, 2017

425 – 1st St. NE

Another sale of mine came to a very soft landing to where the buyers made mention more than once that it was all because of me they were able to purchase the home most don't even dream of owning.  While doing our final walk-thru today, the buyer mentioned how she could see herself living in it for a very long time, and I can see why.  I has some … continue reading
Posted on September 12, 2017

No Surprise

This morning seemed to be nothing less than a repeat of last Tuesday's after Labor Day weekend.  The phone was ringing nearly non-stop from 8:00 am onwards. As noon approached, it finally quieted back down to a manageable level. There are several closings coming up in the near future I was working on and I think just about everything is ready as … continue reading
Posted on September 11, 2017

My Favorites

This was certainly a busy Sunday for yours truly.  There wasn't much down time due to my tight schedule between playing the organ at St. Paul Lutheran Church and then rushing off to Clear Lake for my first home showing of the day. As far as I'm concerned, the Service at St. Paul went quite well considering this was the first time the new interim … continue reading
Posted on September 10, 2017

Much Worse

Without a doubt, my two public open houses were a success today.  There were people coming and going nearly the entire time and as well as some staying a while.  I believe the general buying public is starting to realize those two homes are in great neighborhoods and certainly priced to sell. Expecting to have a day off tomorrow to get some much … continue reading
Posted on September 9, 2017

An Illusion

Hopefully everyone is enjoying these last days of summer to where they're seizing each day to it's fullest.  As a matter of fact, the last days of summer from years gone by hold for me some of the most precious of memories.  Speaking of them now bring back visions of the gathering of produce from our gardens.  These were the days when the raspbe … continue reading
Posted on September 8, 2017

Blinding Sun

It scared me a bit when stepping outside this morning and finding it in the low 40s with it being only the 7th of September.  At least it warmed up nicely after the sun climbed high in the sky.  It's amazing how the seasons can so quickly change to where it's almost as if there's an invisible switch that gets flipped.  Even when driving out of t … continue reading
Posted on September 7, 2017

Something Troubling

I'm hoping tomorrow will be a little less dis-jointed than today was.  Seems every time I have a rental posted, the phone never seems to stop ringing.  While someone was sitting across the desk from me yesterday, the phone rang, I excused myself and I picked it up knowing full well it was another rental inquiry.  When I hung up, my client laughe … continue reading
Posted on September 6, 2017

Soft Transitions

If one would ask me what work days I dread the most, I'd say the Tuesdays following a three day holiday weekend.  Today was likely one of the worst due to not only sales calls coming in, but also calls for rentals.  Some of the callers for rentals can get almost belligerent with their questioning which causes me to bristle all the more.  There's … continue reading
Posted on September 5, 2017

Damper on It

I hope everyone has been enjoying their Labor Day weekend these past three days.  The weather has certainly been pleasant enough for outdoor barbecues and backyard get togethers.  Several of my neighbors were busy partying with their relatives and friends.  I'm just glad everyone had time to relax or have time work on their personal projects. S … continue reading
Posted on September 4, 2017

Leather is Better

This was the first Sunday in a very long time that I didn't have at least one real estate related appointment, so I decided from the time I got up, there would be long over-due menial chores to be completed. My first order was to get the grass mowed behind my office and pull a few weeds in and around the alley that were starting to go to seed.  I … continue reading
Posted on September 3, 2017