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Trying To Live Life Like Jimmy Buffett

 Jimmy Buffett.

I have been saddened recently by the death of Jimmy Buffett.    I grew up with him, well kind of.  Some might argue, I have some growing still to do!    However, as we get older and lose those that inspired us or entertained us, it brings mortality into focus. 

An acquaintance of mine wrote these words from his interview with him:

JB: You know, I didn’t try and create all of this. It just happened while I was having a good time. I wanted to have a good time, so I wrote about what I know. Life is hard, and I wanted to create a place where it wasn’t

From Dave Matthews.  

Whether planned or coincidence, every time I ran into Jimmy it was like seeing an old friend. He was brilliant and a genuinely good and generous man

If you read all the tributes to Jimmy Buffett, you have a roadmap for a life well lived.   I realize he had wealth beyond what most have.   However, he had these qualities before he ‘made it’.  He just lived a life of giving and fun.  

I try to live my life with a smile on my face.   Whether I am helping my real estate customers, playing golf with friends or just spending time with family,  I try to make others smile and not stress about whatever we are involved in.    

Jimmy’s passing has been a reminder that I sometimes have to work harder at ever present smiles. However, I will continue to work at being generous, smiling a lot and just treating others like Jimmy Buffet!   #RIP JB

A Personal Story to Tell

 Ever Been Stung?

I have a doozy of story.  I will try to be brief.    My family was visiting friends in Miami when I was somewhere in the 3rd grade range.   A bunch of kids decided to go fishing in one of the numerous ponds around the area.  

While fishing a 'Florida' thunderstorm came up.   There was one of the cranes around the pond.  The kind with the big arm and shovel at the end.  The thing goes around on those track things like a tank.   We ran to it and shoved our fishing poles between those tracks and the guard over them.

Well, it had to be me but when I put my pole there, I knocked down a large nest of what we think was wasps!!  

Once that happened, I ran crying with my friends.   I was stung all over my face, neck etc.  

It just so happens we are leaving that day, so my mom shoved me and my sisters in the car to start home.  Still crying, I think I was making my mom mad at me.   She did not know the extent of my stings, I guess.

Anyway, we just started out and, last I remember, one of my sisters told my mom something was wrong.  Evidently, she immediately went to emergency room.    

I had slipped into a coma from a bad reaction and the doctor told my mom, 'The next 24 hours are critical to him making it.'    

About 36 hours later, I woke up.   All I can say is thank God for the doctor that new how to handle that situation and also for not making it my time.

There is a lot more that went on the next few years in the way of testing and getting shots to build up an immunity.   I won't bore with all those details!  It was not fun...

As you can imagine, even all these years later, I am not too keen on any flying insects.

BE THANKFUL FOR EVERY DAY!

Winston Salem | New Listings as of August 2nd in Triad Area

 New Listings are picking up.  In the chart below you can see July was the most active so far in 2023 and August is off to a hot start.  There are still buyers looking in spite of the interest rates!  Information comes from our MLS.

Month Number of New Listings Jan 34 Feb 58 Mar 146 Apr 198 May 242 Jun 508 Jul 906 Aug 102 Are you Thinking of selling? Ready to get started? Contact me and we'll review your options. Thinking of selling your home?   There are buyers out there.  Visit Free Property Valuation (robyrobertson.com) to get a FREE property evaluation.

Winston Salem | Will The 3% Loan Rate Ever Return?

 I received this information from a Lender my clients have used.   She is with Prosperity Mortgage.  Give her a call.   

Tammy Rivard

Relocation Sales Manager
NMLS # 561867
Office: 952-967-2599

Tammy.Rivard@PHMLoans.com

If you've decided to postpone buying a home because of the current interest rates, it's possible that you could wait longer than you'd planned.

If you're waiting for the rates we saw in 2021 (which sank to under 3%, according to Freddie Mac), you may never buy. Here's why.

Almost every economist has predicted that the 3% mortgage rate will probably never return. This is because the mega-low rates were triggered by a unique, unforeseen set of circumstances that began with a global pandemic in 2020. Thankfully, pandemics are rare.

While some forecasters predict that rates will decline over the next 12 months, they don't see rates dropping below 5% any time soon. One MLS chief economist described the feelings of many would-be home buyers:

"People are still working through their five stages of grief on this mortgage rate stuff. And I think you have to reach the stage of acceptance ... rates aren't going to come down to where we were back during 2020 and 2021."

One takeaway from these forecasts: Sure, mortgage rates might drop a little, but this may only end in frustration — especially if you're stuck in a property that isn't right for you. Perhaps it's time to accept the current rate atmosphere, buy that next home, and enjoy the truly unique rewards of home ownership.

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New Listing For Sale in Winston Salem- Roby Robertson

 

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Wonderful Winston Salem Home For Sale near Sherwood Forest!   Just click the link:  3557 Milhaven Rd.

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Winston Salem | Putting a Value on Service to Others

Personal Philosophy

There is a quote that I love and try to live by:  “It’s easy to make a buck.  It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” – Tom Brokaw

I have been in the business of educating and serving others throughout my business career.     Before starting my career in Real Estate, I was a consultant in the business of IT (computer software).  I spent a lot of time on the road helping companies and their staff learn new technologies.   I did this from the standpoint of teaching classes as well as working 1 on 1.   I found this to be very rewarding as I could tell when the lightbulb went off and found you could actually teach an old dog new tricks.   It was fun until the travel got too much.

I approached my new career in the same way.   I try to keep my knowledge up to date and guide all my Real Estate clients the same way I guided people in my prior career.

Some believe Real Estate is easy.   I can tell you from having 2 careers serving others, there is nothing easy about Real Estate.  Transactions can have bumps at every step from contract to close.   I pride myself in being the problem solver and giving my clients the best service possible.

As I live by the quote above, contrary to how some think about Brokers, this has never been about how much money I make.  This is about getting my clients the best transaction possible and having someone thank me for my service.

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