Hockey?

Yes, it’s still August. But yes, hockey. In August.

Here we are, in our shorts and flip flops, bringing our kids to the rink to shake the beach sand off, tie up those skates that hopefully still fit, and get back into the sport that will keep us busy until spring!

After all, hockey season is only about 6 or 7 weeks away.

Yes, time flies.

If you’re like me, you’re already wondering where the hockey equipment is gonna spend the winter drying out after every practice, every game. Maybe there’s a new player in the family, or as they grow, they just take up more room.

Wouldn’t it be great to not trip over shoulder pads and gloves going into the laundry room, or as you step into the garage?

Great news! Maybe we can find a home that has a dedicated sports room? Or even just a little extra space so you’re not tripping over the equipment (or just to keep the scent at bay, lol)!

Might even be able to make it happen before the season really ramps up!

If you’re running back and for th to the rink this week, and when you get home, you have those thoughts that a little extra space would be great… give me a call – maybe we can solve that little problem together.

But when the weekend rolls around, hang up the skates and head to the beach or the lake – it’s gonna be amazing SUMMER weather!

1095.

No, not just some random number. It is, in fact, the number of days in 3 years. And while three years sounds like a long time, it actually goes by pretty darn fast!

Last week, I celebrated my 3 year anniversary of becoming a Realtor. When I look back, there were some days that were amazing and flew by, and I certainly had some long days where things weren’t going well, and wondered if the ball would actually start to roll.

The hard fact is that over half of all real estate agents don’t make it past the first year!

But here I am, 156 weeks later, still rolling. So once again, I’m grateful.

I feel privileged to get to serve those who begin as strangers and often turn into good friends during an emotional and stressful but also super exciting and fun time in their life. I’m thankful to those who have asked me to be the trusted expert in buying or selling their homes. It is a great experience to celebrate a successful sale, or hand over the keys to that new home and new chapter of life.

Sometimes, it doesn’t always work out. The house doesn’t sell, or we can’t find the right home to buy…I’m blessed to have learned from those experiences as well, as frustrating and disappointing as it may have been at the time.

I don’t take this journey alone – it takes the support of many to make it all happen.

So, a big shout out to my wife, who encourages me every day… and the amazing team at Coldwell Banker Steinbach – we work hard, we support each other always, and always strive to do the best for our clients every day.

Here’s looking forward to another 1095 days!

The summer sprinkler.

It’s been so hot, that I hope some of you have gone old school and set up the sprinkler in the back yard to cool off. And, if you’re fancy, you slide it under the trampoline, and create your own mini water park for the kids.

It’s a great way to cool off, and have fun, and beat the heat!

The fun summer sprinkler.

Earlier this week, I had my own summer sprinkler. Mind you, it was my hot water tank deciding that it had lived its best life, and cried with emotion all over my utility room. Ok, that may be a tad bit dramatic, but it’s a reality of home ownership – appliances fail.

The not-so-fun summer sprinkler.

While frustrating, I didn’t have that much damage, and after a bit of clean up, and a call to the plumber, we’re back in business. Shout out to Jody at Jablonski Electric Plumbing & Heating – had me back up and running within 4 hours!

It’s a reminder that home maintenance is one of those important things to be mindful of. While we can’t predict when some of these things may happen, it’s important to prepare for them, and be aware of items that may require attention.

Some of those items will sneak up on you, but some we can be ready for. Maintaining the systems that make our homes comfortable and safe is important and when it comes time for another family to make it their home, well maintained homes fetch more in price every single time.

May your sprinklers be outside this summer, and for the next couple days while it’s HOT, set one up for the kids (and the kids at heart!) – they’ll be thankful for it, and getting outside is a great thing!