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Snow, Snow Go Away!

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Managing Real Estate Broker with Howard Hanna Rand Realty License # 49FA1074963

How much snow do we have? Today I held a house open which was under contract and vacant, so we didn't have it plowed until this morning. Yesterday, I had to go inside prior to the clearing. The driveway entrance had a mound about 4 feet high and 5 feet deep-completely impossible to use. So, I had to walk through the front yard-the snow up to my inseam at the street and almost to my knees in the yard. 

I took a photo of the front walk after the driveway and paths were cleared. 

Snow

I would say that there is, conservatively about 18 inches of snow there. I was glad not to have snow in my boots this time around because...the house is winterized and there was no heat! 

The weather report is for another blizzard this week. I have never seen this much snow in New York in my entire life. 

Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

J. Philip - We are fortunate to just not have these type of issues to deal with.  Snow sure is pretty, but I'm glad I don't have to deal with it in these instances.

Jan 30, 2011 03:48 PM
CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

Phil, OMG! the snow and how cold it must be..... That's more work with all that you have to remember with signs and all>>> oh jeez, no thanks... Stay warm and hope the open house went well ;)

Jan 30, 2011 03:48 PM
Team Mucci
RE/MAX Edge - Staten Island, NY
Servicing Staten Island | Brooklyn | NYC

More snow headed to us in New York! Oh boy! Be safe!!

Jan 30, 2011 03:49 PM
Jeff Belonger
Social Media - Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc - Cherry Hill, NJ
The FHA Expert - FHA Loans - FHA mortgages - USDA loans - VA Loans

Phil... you need a dog sled with a team of dogs.  And there is some more snow headed our way, but a blizzard?  lol  nah.. have fun..

jeff belonger

Jan 30, 2011 03:51 PM
Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker
Aloha Kai Real Estate - Clearwater, FL
Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i

Hi J. Philip. That is a lot but at least you have a path LOL In Tampa Bay it's nice, sunny, and warm. Snow is beautiful though....

Jan 30, 2011 03:54 PM
Scott Hayes
(512) 786-8300 - Austin, TX
Realty Austin, Broker Associate

Phil,

 

This has been one brutal winter for you guys. January is almost done, so hopefully  you are on the way to spring in eight weeks or so

Jan 30, 2011 03:54 PM
Jim Hale
ACTIONAGENTS.NET - Eugene, OR
Eugene Oregon's Best Home Search Website

You could have asked the attendees at the open house to wield a shovel....separating the serious from the merely curious.

Jan 30, 2011 03:57 PM
Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Ahhhh, the good old days of snow drifts taller than people. I used to live in New York and still miss it.

Jan 30, 2011 04:02 PM
Steve Scheer
Realty Oasis - Metro Brokers - Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch Real Estate - Denver Real Estate

Wow, I can't believe you are getting another storm this week, I think you have had more than your share.

Jan 30, 2011 04:23 PM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Hi Philip - The snow in your area is much deeper than in my area.

Jan 30, 2011 04:35 PM
Miriam Bernstei
Rochester, NY

Such a neatly cleared path through the snow....i have never seen so much snow in New York, if this continues it will bankrupt communities and have some serious consequences.

Jan 30, 2011 10:18 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Phil, That groundhog better cooperate this year!! :)  No mas.....

Jan 30, 2011 10:23 PM
Debbie Gartner
The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY
The Flooring Girl & Blog Stylist -Dynamo Marketers

It's been terrible this year.  Hard for us and our pets.  Can't wait for spring.

Jan 30, 2011 10:26 PM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

I hear ya Phil - I live in Northern, NJ and it looks much the same. Can't believe we're getting more this week.

Jan 31, 2011 12:22 AM
Erby Crofutt
B4 U Close Home Inspections&Radon Testing (www.b4uclose.com) - Lexington, KY
The Central Kentucky Home Inspector, Lexington KY

I'd love to hang Frosty about now, but am glad this latest storm is passing by to the north of us.

Jan 31, 2011 10:56 PM