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"A Real Estate Christmas"

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Real Estate Agent with Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC RB14037276

“A Real Estate Christmas"

 By Larry Johnston 

Acrylic Painting by Larry Johnston©

 

T’was the night before Christmas in the Foreclosed house,

The only thing scurrying, was a gray little mouse.

The plywood was hung on the windows with screws,

In hopes that vandals, wouldn't spray-paint their views.

 

The curtains were not on the window, you see,

while my buyer escorted his wife, to be.

I Walked through the house, almost risking my life.

leading the way, while shining my light.

 

When up from above, we heard such a sound,

We thought it could be, a tree fallen down.

We ran to the door and stood outside,

To see if it fell, on my brand new ride.

 

The snow was blowing, I could hardly see,

When out from the cold, we began to flee.

Inside we went, where it was warm,

When suddenly appeared, a twinkling charm.

 

The buyers looked around and the house was a-glow,

With twinkling lights and some mistletoe.

The foreclosure was delightful, with furniture and light,

While the sounds outside, rang through the night.

 

They looked around and everything had changed,

From here to there, had been rearranged.

When we walked back outside and into the cold,

I heard my buyers whisper and then said, “SOLD”.

Larry Johnston, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate

 

Acrylic Painting by Larry Johnston©

 

You are welcome to copy and pass this around.  Have a Happy Holiday!

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If you know anyone that wants to buy or sell their home in the

Elkhart County, or surrounding area, have them call me:

Larry Johnston, 574-304-7577,

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart, Indiana,

or email larry@larry-johnston.com

Michael J. Perry
KW Elite - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

Very Good ! I thought you might toss a squatter in there ! Ho Ho Ho

Dec 03, 2015 05:48 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Larry,

Very creative on your part, I enjoyed the rewriting of the poem.  Thanks for that fun post.

Dec 03, 2015 05:49 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Larry that is really good. I enjoyed the words and your art work.

Dec 03, 2015 05:58 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Larry this is very good.  Looks like painting is not the only thing you excel at. 

Dec 03, 2015 06:57 AM
Pat Starnes-Front Gate Realty
Front Gate Real Estate - Brandon, MS
601-991-2900 Office; 601-278-4513 Cell

Would you have Santa sprinkle some of that magic Fairy dust on some of my listings? Thanks in advance!

Dec 03, 2015 07:45 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Awesome poem and remake of the traditional Night Before Christmas. You are so creative. 

Dec 03, 2015 08:04 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Thanks for the post, Larry Johnston .  You're a creative guy!

Dec 03, 2015 08:53 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Larry

The art work paints the picture . . . . and the prom creates the vision.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Dec 03, 2015 10:22 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

You are not only a great painter and actor but are also a very talented poet. Nice job.

Dec 03, 2015 10:24 AM
Rosemarie Heindel
Harry Norman Realtors - Big Canoe, GA
Rosemarie Heindel

Aw, that's a cute one. I never heard that before. Thanks for spreading some Christmas real estate cheer!

Dec 03, 2015 01:52 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Thanks for the great paintings and the wonderful poem, Larry.

Dec 03, 2015 08:10 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Larry! Nice Christmas touch and a great poem. Enjoy your day!

Dec 03, 2015 08:22 PM
Mandi Null
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

Great poem Larry!! The paintings go well with it too. Only thing is, the new owners have to have 2 daughters and a son because when I look at the second painting all I can picture is little Idgie Threadgoode sitting up in that tree in her torn yellow dress and Buddy coming up to tell her the story of the pearl.

Dec 04, 2015 03:17 AM
Larry Johnston

Wow, you are really receptive. I think I will feature my "Fried Green Tomato" painting set next weekend in my "History of a Painting" series.

Dec 04, 2015 03:21 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Larry Johnston  I just love your poetry and beutiful picture

Dec 04, 2015 04:16 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Larry, Very good prose and funny. Creative piece written by you. I will have to copy.. 

Dec 04, 2015 05:00 AM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Larry. Very good and very creative! Did you write it yourself? If you did, it was excellent.

Dec 04, 2015 06:38 PM
Larry Johnston

Yes,  It was all me!

Dec 05, 2015 12:37 PM
Evelyn Johnston
Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN
The People You Know, Like and Trust!

I'm telling you, Larry can do anything.  He is very creative!

Dec 05, 2015 12:30 PM
Larry Johnston

Thank you.......thank you very much! 

Dec 05, 2015 12:37 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Larry, for sharing your paintings and your Christmas story.

Dec 06, 2015 10:46 PM