Alas the sun has returned to North Iowa after getting pounded by yesterday's snowstorm.  Seems everyone I've spoken with agreed with my statement in how much more work it was to clear due to the heaviness of it.  I certainly had my aches and pains from yesterday's workout.  Some wonder why in my ancient age I'm still not pudgy and the likelihood … continue reading

Today's non-stop snow showers have certainly left us buried with more of the heavy wet stuff than I think even the weather forecasters predicted.  As the afternoon wore on, I was noticing more and more businesses closing for the rest of the day.  Certainly that was a good thing for their workers to get themselves safely home and start shoveling a … continue reading

Unfortunately it looks like we're going to get dumped on with snow tomorrow and followed with colder temperatures.  At least we've had some mild days to give us a little reprieve from the normal winter cold.  Alas we're finally out of January and heading closer to Spring.  I'm sure I'd mentioned before the three months I dislike the most with Ja … continue reading

It was indeed a wonderful last day of January I've experienced in a number of years.  With no wind, a cloudless sky, and temperatures creeping towards 40 degrees made for a great day to be out and about.  My public open house at 1045 Park Lane was certainly a success.  There were at least four out of the ten people there who were showing strong … continue reading

Certainly some may believe me one considered to be an "outside the box" thinker, and for sure my comments and suggestions have bristled a few over the years, but isn't it best to speak ones mind rather than to continually go with the flow with weak verbiage?  One of my best friends has learned over the years that nearly never have any of my statem … continue reading

With it being Friday again, I made sure I busied myself with getting everything done that had been put on the back burner this week.  I do dislike having tasks not completed to where they continue to mentally “gnaw” at me until they're finished.  While driving home I couldn't think of anything left undone so tomorrow's arrival at the office w … continue reading

I'm sure many of you are a bit tired of me speaking about most of the closings I have and referring to them as being "soft landings", but for me the reason I speak of them is because too many of the general public believe real estate transactions are similar to having to go the the dentist, and it's at times too often painful.  I truly work at not … continue reading

In spite of the weather outside, I'm exceptionally happy that come the first of February we'll be on the downhill slide of winter.  I can't believe that in just a week's time we'll be on the eve of Ground Hog's Day.  I'm all prepared for a long awaited closing to take place tomorrow and in hope's it will be another soft landing for everyone invol … continue reading