Doreen's Blog

Well today was productive with an overdue closing! I am the list agent and I must say, this sale was too long with two offers and two waiting periods, ALLELUIA, today the buyers succeeded and the sellers smiled!    Sales have increased but the process has  and is filled with such drama.  This ind...

I posted this earlier but managed to not post it correctly to "my groups".......here we go again....   No complaining just expressing the wonderment of it all! Ok, three  sales from July are closing in August!  Fear factor: will they all close? I am the list agent on all three of these Sunset Coa...

I was inspired to share these comments, as I responded to a post by Irene Woodworth, she got me going on sharing thoughts about our leash and anchor the cell phone!  YES, our life line also, however, speaking of a life.........Cell phone users should get one! Learn to use VIBRATE!  My husband (al...

Alright, we have had a SLOW start to our selling season, but thankfully can report we are now cruising!  I have activity on most of my listings and have picked up buyers as well.  Alleluiah. Offers coming in are low and troubling to the sellers.  But some offers are better than no offers. Buyers ...

Before the Lost Ark there was Noah who is back with an updated dilemma. Ah...Permits and Litigation..............and the poor soul Noah from "Ark" fame!   In the year 2008, the Lord came unto Noah, who was now living in the United States, and said, 'Once again, the earth has become wicked and ove...

  The Sunset Coast of Michigan is AWESOME.  Come and visit anytime but if you like Quilts, come NOW. I am a member of a talented and prolific quilt club.  Before becomimg a REALTOR I helped to chair "THE SHOW' and even had time to make quilts to enter in the show.  I have made some wonderful frie...

Old Fashioned Humor No Pun Intended 1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent. 2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, 'I'll serve you, but don't start anything.' 3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one ...

Gas prices are just too much and driving here there and everywhere is getting OLD. I need a new car!  The SUV is getting me down.  I'm tired of driving "the box".    I LUST for a trunk!  I want sattelite phone/sync!  I want navigation.  A  Honda Accord sedan is in my sights. I can hardly wait.  S...

When it rains it pours...... Michigan Real Estate has been drizzling lately.  Today is cloudy.  But there IS a silver lining.  Last night I recieved an offer of CASH, yes you heard me right CASH, on a home in foreclosure, with a "second lien"  issue.  I certainly hope that my client's determinati...

You know that expression, "I could write a book?", well I could! The most recent experiences I have been having in todays real estate market are noteworthy. I will be grateful when they fall into the history category!  I recently read through an entire murder mystery series to assist in my recove...