ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS
2014
Our good buddy, Roger, posed a question to us about which movie we would identify with at this time in our lives. I chose one of my favorite movies, Jerry Maguire. Jerry starts out as a hot shot sports agent. He is quickly humbled after writing and distributing a mission statement to his entire c...
02/28/2014
19
Comments
One of my first sales after starting my new company is one that will always stick out in my mind as being such a rewarding and happy experience. We received an ad call on one of our listings. The home was located in what were former officer's quarters at a fort. These gracious homes from the 1890...
02/27/2014
17
Comments
Looking back over my real estate career and reflecting back on some of my sales brings back fond memories of some of the families I had helped. About two years ago, I had emailed back and forth with a For Sale By Owner who was also an Expired Listing. We had built quite a rapport over numerous em...
02/24/2014
18
Comments
This weekend, Burlington Vermont will host the 19th annual Mardi Gras celebration. This event is sponsored by Magic Hat Brewery. Events kick off on Friday night with a Mardi Gras party at Higher Ground from 8 pm until 2 am. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. On Saturday, festivities...
02/24/2014
17
Comments
On this beautiful Sunday, I have spent many hours reflecting on recent transformations in my life. I have thought about how we are constantly learning from our experiences, growing, and becoming better people. With struggle, we find strength we often did not know we have. We all encounter setbac...
02/23/2014
Stowe's new hockey arena is now open. The former Jackson Arena which serviced Stowe from 1974 to 2013 was torn down to pave the way for the new Stowe Arena This $6.5 million dollar arena is located behind the Stowe Elementary School. The new arena will be used for ice skating, hockey games an...
02/23/2014
Congratulations to history setting Mikaela Shiffrin who is the youngest person ever to win an Olympic gold medal for Women's Slalom! Mikaela, who is just eighteen years old, graduated from Burke Mountain Academy in Easte Burke, Vermont last June before moving to Vail, Colorado. Burke Mountain Ac...
02/22/2014
Vermont Humane Society Lobby Day will be held on Tuesday February 25, 2014 from 9:00 - 3:00. This eventwill take place at the Pavillion Office Building Auditorium at 109 State Street in Montpelier. Humane Lobby Day is sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States and co-sponsored by the A...
02/21/2014
19
Comments
Looking back over my real estate career and reflecting back on some of my sales brings back fond memories of the families I have helped. Two years ago, I met with a couple and their three year old little boy who were looking for a transitional vacation home while continuing to live in their hi...
02/21/2014
Last night, Sadie and I enjoyed a wonderful two hour night hike. It was the perfect night, so peaceful and still, with beautiful moonlight. It was one of those magical nights when you feel so happy just to be alive. I wanted to share a little of that magical beauty with you...
02/21/2014
Rainmaker
542,447
542,447
Lisa Friedman
35 Years of Real Estate Experience!