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Deck the Halls, House, Condo...and Pay It Forward ....!

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Real Estate Agent with EXP Realty 414-525-0563 57026-90 Broker

Christmas tree   We all know someone who may be recovering from....has to have surgery on...may have lost a job...or just has a tighter than usual budget this holiday season for a variety of reasons.  We have done this....and continue to do it...and know that you will too...you just haven't thought of it yet...and so here it is...it costs you nothing but time and warms the holiday hearts and brings smiles to the faces of young and old this holiday season.

  swag  Whether you choose to hang a wreath, decorate a lampost, wrap up a mailbox...offer to put up decorations for someone who is unable to do it themselves...deliver some wonderfully fresh smelling pine boughs you have tied with a bow and decorated as a centerpiece...you have brought some joy...added some color...delivered holiday cheer to a person, family, neighbor, friend who may not otherwise be able to do it for themselves.

  You don't have to be a floral designer or a decorator...look on the internet for an idea or two...add a candle to some boughs... a ribbon...a pine cone or an ornament or two....Maybe you will be decorating a tree with your neighbor's, friend's, relative's own ornaments...they just are not physically able to do themselves...or there will be the surprise wreath on the door, boughs on the mailbox...

   Whatever you choose,..know that you warming the hearts of people who appreciate this holiday season...and you will be warming your own as well,...knowing you have paid it forward and helped to spread the goodwill and cheer of the holiday season...to borrow a phrase...Bless you every one...!

Posted by

Sally K. & David L. Hanson, ABR, CDPE, CSS, e-Pro,ILHM, REDS


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Cindy Edwards
RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN
CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

That's a great idea, and it doesn't cost anything but time.  Thanks.

Nov 27, 2010 11:53 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

That is a great idea. We plan to do some decorating for the less fortunate over the holidays...

Nov 27, 2010 11:55 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Sally & David,

What a wonderful idea..it helps those out and creates a warm feeling for all parties..the true giving at the holidays!

Nov 27, 2010 11:57 PM
Loreena and Michael Yeo
3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX
Real Estate Agents

Often times, we fail to see "simple needs" around us and also taken for granted that the Lord gave us the ability to do that. As I look around my home now with the Christmas spirit around me, I want to reflect on what you just shared.

Nov 28, 2010 12:05 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

  Know that we all have more decorations than we need....sharing the spirit is easy.,...and the holiday smiles...priceless.

Nov 28, 2010 12:07 AM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

One of the greatest and easiest gifts is the gift of "time"...........great idea and so simple to do............it brings such pleasure.

Nov 28, 2010 12:37 AM
Brin Realty Associates Team At Bean Group
Bean Group | Brin Realty Associates - Amherst, NH
Amherst NH homes and Southern NH real estate

Thanks Sally and David for a very nice idea.

Nov 28, 2010 01:02 AM
Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®
RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI
Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

WOnderful ideas Sally and David....something we need to do especially this time of year for folks, but all year through too!  Happy Holidays!

Nov 28, 2010 01:56 AM
Jay Markanich
Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC - Bristow, VA
Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia

My Boy Scout troop is very cognizant of those with special needs and we pay attention to help!

Nov 28, 2010 10:30 AM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

hi alll.....gift of time is easy....helping with decorations of their own or adding a bough or two...it isn't money...it's what you can do to brighten someone else's holiday

Nov 28, 2010 01:39 PM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

Sally & David ~ Thanks for this post with such good ideas for helping those who may need a little extra help, especially during the holidays.  The best gifts are the simple ones and they usually mean so much.

Nov 28, 2010 05:24 PM
Gene Mundt, IL/WI Mortgage Originator - FHA/VA/Conv/Jumbo/Portfolio/Refi
NMLS #216987, IL Lic. 031.0006220, WI Licensed. APMC NMLS #175656 - New Lenox, IL
708.921.6331 - 40+ yrs experience

As always Sally ... you and David are outwardly thinking of others and taking action.  I love the idea you offer here and will ask Marilyn to help me in paying it forward somewhere in Lockport.  I just needed your shove and creativity to get it done ...

Gene

Nov 29, 2010 08:38 AM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

Great idea Sally & David!  You've spurred most of us to action.  I'm going over to the church tomorrow to get the family info for our Christmas presents and decorating...I just can't believe it's December already!

Dec 01, 2010 10:45 AM