Thats one of my broker's favorite sayings...and I would mostly agree with that generalization. I do like being busy....this past week's accomplishments include many things, here some highlights:
1) I listed a house on Pine Creek in Manistee County on July 13th, yes this month, and we have an accepted offer on it!
2) I have a listing on Peacock Road in Wellston and that too, now has an accepted offer on it!
3) Drastic price reduction on the 155 acres on the Bestsie River from $620,000 down to $432,000....make us an offer!!
4) 813 Cherry Street, sellers want to see an offer, so they are dropping the price from $119,000 to $99,000 and are ready to negotiate!!
Lastly, had a wonderful weekend...walked 30 miles overall during the 24 hour Relay for Life Event between Friday and Saturday noon.
Sunday I goofed off - was invited to participate in a sailboat race in Portage Lake on a 37 ft boat with 3 masts. Pretty good sports to risk inviting this lady with zero sailing experience.....
So I find myself busy, showing houses all week now and wondering if I will find time to shop for the all important outfit I have to wear to my High School Reunion on August 14th....and try to remember that busy people are happy people....even if we can't get everything done....
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
SOMETIMES REALTORS LIKE TO TALK ABOUT SOMETHING OTHER THAN REAL ESTATE
Hahahahahaha I can hear you all laughing but it's true! We live, love and learn things just like regular folks in northern michigan...and of course, I'm going to give you some examples.
A man, stopped me on River Street last night to tell me my back brakelight was out. It was his opinion that I should get a new bulb immediately in order to save the lives of unsuspecting motorists who may rear end me or deservably get a ticket ASAP. A little vein on his forehead looked like it was ready to blow so I took him seriously.
This morning I got up, walked 5 miles, hopped in my Trailblazer and headed to Synder's Shoes to gape at the shoes on sale. The store had been closed for a couple of days getting ready for this huge event and opened promptly at 8 AM. I was there and the place was MOBBED. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find a killer pair of heels to wear to my high school reunion in August, but I'll try again tomorrow....no woman would disagree that with an August 14th deadline this is my highest priority.
But I did not forget the brakelight. I stopped at Benchley's 309 Parkdale Ave, which is now Meineke's, an auto parts store to help me out. I don't own tools of my own. Again, just not a priority in my life...
I'm a familar customer as I originally purchased my Trailblazer there when it was a GM dealer. They always had GREAT customer service and they kept alot of their old employees....
I was not surprised that changing the light bulb took about 20 minutes because the screws were frozen/stripped and difficult to remove as well as replace. When it was all said and done the final total on my bill was only $4.32!!!! They were so nice, just charged me for the bulb it's no wonder I will continue to be a repeat customer....I highly reccommend them!
Even though I work 7 days a week I'm taking Friday at noon till Saturday at noon off to walk in the Relay for Life event in Manistee. My goal is to walk 15 minutes of each hour for 24 hours. As a cancer survivor all I can say is, cancer changed my life forever, some good, some bad, but it is a permanent change I will always have to contend with...and I hope we find a cure for it soon.
Back to real estate...
A man, stopped me on River Street last night to tell me my back brakelight was out. It was his opinion that I should get a new bulb immediately in order to save the lives of unsuspecting motorists who may rear end me or deservably get a ticket ASAP. A little vein on his forehead looked like it was ready to blow so I took him seriously.
This morning I got up, walked 5 miles, hopped in my Trailblazer and headed to Synder's Shoes to gape at the shoes on sale. The store had been closed for a couple of days getting ready for this huge event and opened promptly at 8 AM. I was there and the place was MOBBED. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to find a killer pair of heels to wear to my high school reunion in August, but I'll try again tomorrow....no woman would disagree that with an August 14th deadline this is my highest priority.
But I did not forget the brakelight. I stopped at Benchley's 309 Parkdale Ave, which is now Meineke's, an auto parts store to help me out. I don't own tools of my own. Again, just not a priority in my life...
I'm a familar customer as I originally purchased my Trailblazer there when it was a GM dealer. They always had GREAT customer service and they kept alot of their old employees....
I was not surprised that changing the light bulb took about 20 minutes because the screws were frozen/stripped and difficult to remove as well as replace. When it was all said and done the final total on my bill was only $4.32!!!! They were so nice, just charged me for the bulb it's no wonder I will continue to be a repeat customer....I highly reccommend them!
Even though I work 7 days a week I'm taking Friday at noon till Saturday at noon off to walk in the Relay for Life event in Manistee. My goal is to walk 15 minutes of each hour for 24 hours. As a cancer survivor all I can say is, cancer changed my life forever, some good, some bad, but it is a permanent change I will always have to contend with...and I hope we find a cure for it soon.
Back to real estate...
Monday, July 12, 2010
Picture Perfect Weather PREVAILS in Manistee County!
Is it REALLY JULY 12th? Honestly, this has been a fabulously busy, busy spring. I'm not the only agent in town who is busy, seems like we ALL ARE. The tax credit which expired April 30th helped trememdously to move some inventory. Prices are continuing to drift down, keeping this market hot for potential, eager buyers.
Several banks, are still able to qualify people for RD loans, even though the government may not fund that program again until October of this year. West Shore Bank and Genisys Mortgage are the 2 lenders I've heard about recently. Which is great news for people with good credit and little down money.
Still seeing good buys on repos and also HAPPY to report some of these banks holding mortgages are getting more cooperative toward helping sellers modify or streamline their short sale process. It has been a welcome and refreshing change.
I have to admit this was also a GREAT year so for me and my extreme need to excercise excessively - and I ran my first 5K in 30 years! And it didn't kill me!
Manistee County continues to gain interest from buyers and there are some terrific buys available in Pierport Shores and elsewhere throughout the county.....
Several banks, are still able to qualify people for RD loans, even though the government may not fund that program again until October of this year. West Shore Bank and Genisys Mortgage are the 2 lenders I've heard about recently. Which is great news for people with good credit and little down money.
Still seeing good buys on repos and also HAPPY to report some of these banks holding mortgages are getting more cooperative toward helping sellers modify or streamline their short sale process. It has been a welcome and refreshing change.
I have to admit this was also a GREAT year so for me and my extreme need to excercise excessively - and I ran my first 5K in 30 years! And it didn't kill me!
Manistee County continues to gain interest from buyers and there are some terrific buys available in Pierport Shores and elsewhere throughout the county.....
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