The Realtor's Night Before Christmas...

Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the state Not a buyer was stirring, not one not this late. The houses were listed for sale with much care. In hopes that their prices would seem more than fair. The agents were nestled all snug in their beds While visions of home sales danced in their heads. But those who want offers in order to close Would not be snuggling in just to warm their toes. They'll rise to the occasion and cause such a clatter They'll call all they know, call all those who matter. The lenders they know will open their stash And help those who ask with that much needed cash. The rates at the banks are dropping so low Surely the buyers will say "Yes, let's go!" They bought up the houses so fast and so quick It was just what we needed-it sure did the trick. When the closings were finished and the agents were done They were heard telling everyone as they drove out of sight "Happy selling to all and to all a good night!" Wishing everyone a Happy & Healthy New Year!

A Journey from Silver Lake, NH to Greenville, SC

As the year winds down and we head into winter the reality of why my family and I moved to Greenville SC reveals itself once more. We relocated here from a very small town in NH in January 2005. When we left it was about 25 degrees out and there was maybe 14 inches of snow on the ground. When we arrived in Greenville two days later it was warm, really warm (even for SC standards) about 70 degrees. We thought, ok this could work. I remember calling friends up north to brag about going out to supper in January in sandals. Then I started to think about how freeing it was. Winter up north means shoveling sometimes two times a day from October till April, driving in everything from snow, ice and slush and dressing in so many layers you can hardly move. You can't plan anything because the weather will surely cause you to cancel. Now don't get me wrong we were tough and it could be beautiful at times. They don't call in winter wonderland for nothing. But each winter we are here I am thankful we don't have to deal with the snow and the cold. When friends and family are winterizing their homes and bodies and hoping they can pay their heating bills this year, I will once again be realizing why we took that journey from Silver Lake, NH to Greenville, SC. We fell in love with the climate, but got so much more. I am truly happy to call Greenville home.