The age old tradition of burying St. Joseph statues in yards by homeowners to help sell their homes has seen a resurgence. I have recently read two newspaper articles talking about an increased sale in these statues due to homes staying on the market longer.
Some say the statue should be buried upside down! Some say it should be buried next to the front door facing the street, and yet others say it should be buried next to the For Sale sign.
Not too long ago the market was so hot in Tampa, that sellers didn't even have time to buy a statue before their house sold.
Out of curiosity, I went to ebay's website and typed in St. Joseph. On the first page of results alone, there were 13 St. Joseph statues, or kits for sale marketed towards realtors or people selling their home!
Of course, we all know the best way to sell a home is to price it right. Perhaps this ritual helps motivate sellers to correctly price their home.
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