Category Archives: Life

Make a Difference

In between my morning appointments, I stopped to visit an elderly couple that I have known for a long time. They don’t get out much so I try to keep them connected with society. While I was there, we were talking about what they were going to do for flowers this year. They said they didn’t think they would have much as the flowers are getting e … continue reading
Posted on May 17, 2013

Grey Suits and Chevrolets

Mason City and the general North Iowa area have a population that seem to have two opposing sides that are intrinsically different and in these times, there appears to be even a more widening gap between them. The reason for me speaking about this is that I work with both sides of this buyer and seller spectrum. There are those that have nearly not … continue reading
Posted on May 16, 2013

You’ve got to read this

Several days ago I was working with repeat customers. While we were going from house to house we ended up on a conversation that was a repeat from too many years ago. We were talking about contractors. The wife giggled and said to me, “I remember, you always said you never hire a contractor that drives a big beautiful work truck.” I got a reall … continue reading
Posted on May 14, 2013

Upside down and Right side up

It was quite the interesting day today. I had an appointment this morning to inspect a home that the owner has since moved out of and now living hours from Mason City. I could see that there had been a number of recent improvements but also some deferred maintenance due to the home being vacant. It has an interesting floor plan than must have been … continue reading
Posted on May 11, 2013

The passing of a true Gentle Man…

Today’s post is a tribute to a man whom I became acquainted with for a short period of time yet in that time was left with a lasting impression of a real self-less human being. How I met his was that I was referred to him to go out and visit with him about selling his home. From the very first meeting with him I could sense that he was not your t … continue reading
Posted on May 7, 2013

Mother Goose Keeps Eggs Warm in Spring Snow

Living in Mason City Iowa, most of us have come to understand like all of the other creatures great and small... If it doesn't kill you, it just makes you stronger!   US News | Entertainment News | More ABC News Videos … continue reading
Posted on May 4, 2013

The Mirage…

Tomorrow I have an appointment to meet with a seller who called several days ago to come and talk about listing his home. When I found out today that he has also called several other Realtors for the infamous “interview”, I thought yet again, “Oh Mercy, Mercy!” Because of the way the market is here in Mason City and North Iowa, the competit … continue reading
Posted on April 25, 2013

Oh Mercy, Mercy!

Did I have the greatest laugh yesterday! I went to a closing a bit early and somehow we all got started on the subject of mice. One of the people in the room started telling a story about his mouse experience. Before I tell you this small story, I have to tell you that I have not laughed so hard, even to make me start sweating. Well, he was saying … continue reading
Posted on April 20, 2013

The Greatest Compliment…

I've done a great deal of work over the years for the most delightful family who have given much to our community over at least 50 years. They are who I would consider the real “blue bloods” of our city. They don't brag about their accomplishments, nor do they boast about how much money they have, as well as never speaking about their razor sha … continue reading
Posted on April 19, 2013

Don’t Let them pull you Down…

Oh Mercy, Mercy! What a day I had today. From the time I arrived at the office until about 4:00 pm this afternoon it has been a case of experiencing the absolute worst of humanity. Giving you all just one example, when I arrived at the office this morning which was VERY early, one of the business owners drove up next to my car when I was getting o … continue reading
Posted on April 15, 2013