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Clear Example

Another one of my listings sold today so it looks like I'm going to be on the push to re-build my office's inventory.  There are several more I'll be listing towards the end of the month which should hit the market before the Spring rush kicks into full gear.  I'm getting a bit more fearful of what our weather is going to be like in our area come … continue reading
Posted on February 16, 2016

Out of Favor

In spite of slushy sidewalks and streets, and it being President's Day, there was certainly a great deal of activity Downtown to where I actually forgot it was a holiday until I called a bank and found it closed.  I'm actually glad they did make President's Day standard back in 1971 to where it's always celebrated the 3rd Monday in February.  Bac … continue reading
Posted on February 15, 2016

Happy Valentine’s Day 2016

I hope everyone continues to believe Spring is just around the corner while enduring another snowstorm in our area.  After having shoveled early this morning, I wasn't very happy to find it starting to snow again just after I finished all I needed to get shoveled.  I guess the weather forecast wasn't so correct when they said several days ago our … continue reading
Posted on February 14, 2016

Sacred Space

The highlight of my day was in hosting my public open house located at 233 - 7th St. NW.  There was a much better turnout than expected due to the inclement weather, but with there being a number of young buyers hungry for a home in their price range that's well constructed, clean, maintenance free, and above all, well planned for a growing family … continue reading
Posted on February 13, 2016

Great Beauty has come in Two’s

I had another soft landing for a closing earlier this morning and I'm confident the buyer will do great things with the home he purchased.  As far as I'm concerned, there's a great upside potential with it since it has great bones and in a good re-sale neighborhood.  He's one of those rare buyers who's able to look past the out-dated cosmetics of … continue reading
Posted on February 12, 2016

Your Big Splash

In spite of the nasty cold this morning, I was able to get a purchase agreement signed on one of my listings as well as run some much needed errands for a client who's been more homebound during these cold days.  Many of the general public don't realize how a number of the elderly cannot endure the cold temps as much as the young.  Anyone who is … continue reading
Posted on February 11, 2016

Doubly Rewarding

The cold weather seems to be keeping more people inside these past days to where I've not been seeing many out and about as normal in and around the Downtown.  Days like these are good to get back at those necessary things which we seem to not want to do unless there's nothing else available to keep us busy.  Year-end accounting is what I've alwa … continue reading
Posted on February 10, 2016

To Their Own Devices

In having to travel to Clear Lake late this morning for a closing, I was indeed reminded of the power of our winds when blowing snow across a highway.  I've always tried to be more careful when encountering those wind tunnels which make slicker sections in the roadways.  I guess there are those braver than me when not backing off on their speeds … continue reading
Posted on February 9, 2016

Those with Cash remain King

While doing a little tidying up around the front office early this morning and watering my plants in the front window, I noticed how the flowering plants are beginning to grow now that our days are getting longer.  Someone was at my office about a week ago and while walking out she said, “Wow! What beautiful plants you have blooming!” I smiled … continue reading
Posted on February 8, 2016

How High is the Sky?

I'm in hopes the snow that started falling hours later than it was supposed to will not deposit as much as predicted.  With the temperatures enough above freezing today gave me an opportunity to do more snow clean-up around the entrances of my office.  Someone jokingly said to me several days ago, “What are you trying to do in making your sidew … continue reading
Posted on February 7, 2016

Second Wind

Slipping and sliding on the slushy streets must have been interesting for some who were out and about early this afternoon.  I normally wear my rubber soled slip-ons when it's like this but had to change into my regular dress shoes due to a more formal afternoon appointment.  After getting my leather shoes wet, I'm certainly going into high gear … continue reading
Posted on February 6, 2016

Today’s Debut of 233 – 7th St. NW

This morning's temperature of zero was certainly a reminder we're still in the midst of winter. With the days growing longer now, at least it gives the sun more time to warm up our days.  It certainly started getting cold again once the sun went down this evening.  One of my clients mentioned this morning that we've already had the normal amount … continue reading
Posted on February 5, 2016