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Throw-The-Ball Thursday: The Last Swim

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with New Paradigm Partners LLC EB #1326335

12 years ago today, we closed on the purchase of our home, and today, we close on its sale. While we’re excited to be starting a new chapter in our lives, we’re all really going to miss the place.

 

Yesterday evening, we went over to do a final walk-through, say goodbye and thanks to a wonderful home, and let the big guys have a last swim in the lake. After a very chaotic week of moving to a new home, it was exactly what they needed. They had a great time, swam until they were exhausted, and even Mario went wading.

 

Now, it’s on to the business of adapting to a new home, discovering new smells, new sounds and new routes to walk. And we’ll find new places to go swimming too, just as soon as we get these *#%%*!! boxes unpacked.

Posted by
Mary & Dick

Mary & Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC
2601 S. Lemay Ave. #41
Fort Collins, CO 80525
970-689-4663
www.maryanddick.com

 

Data Source: IRES MLS

Comments(26)

Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

A new chapter in your lives.  It will all be good and you have such great memories of the big house forever.

Jun 29, 2017 11:45 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Dick Greenberg - Cheers to happy endings and new beginnings. 12 years is a long time to make a house a home and I'm sure it felt more like 24 years with all the boxes and heavy moving. But you achieved your goal and though settling in will take time to adjust to sights, sounds, and scenery, I'm sure you'll all be happy.

Your dogs are adorable! I enjoyed the video very much. They are as much the same as they are different, like night and day they rely on each other. Pets have a way of teaching us how to enjoy life and not take things so seriously. May this new home be blessed with good times, happy days, good health, and total enjoyment. 

Jun 29, 2017 11:53 AM
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

I'm feeling bitter-sweet ... like I am making the move with you - go figure. I wonder why the move ... and where we are moving to.  Once the boxes are unpacked, I hope you will share the next chapter.  Wishing you continued happiness and much success. 

Jun 29, 2017 12:34 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dick congratulations on the successful closing on your home today, and moving on to a new chapter in your life.

Jun 29, 2017 01:08 PM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Dick those are happy pups!  Great way to spend your last night at the house. All the best to getting moved in and settled. Can't wait to see the new place! Lots of new adventures coming you and Mary's way!

Jun 29, 2017 03:52 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Dick and Adios, Eagle Lake -- I feel as if I know this place even though I never visited.   Here's to new adventures.  You, Mary, pups and, of course, Sheldon.   

Jun 29, 2017 04:13 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That scene looks so tranquil that I think I'd have a hard time leaving it, Dick! Best of luck with your new adventures!

Jun 29, 2017 05:07 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Wow Dick Greenberg  i am impressed at how well they swim . Don't worry about unpacking take your time . Get a feel for the new place the boxes are not going anywhere . I am very excited for you . 

Jun 29, 2017 08:18 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Dick... I don't know why, but this post and video made me cry. I know you are looking forward to a great new chapter in your lives and I wish you and Mary much happiness.... nonetheless... I'm crying...

Meantime,

Jun 30, 2017 05:31 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good Morning Dick - the guys look like they are really enjoying it.  You will have to find them another place to play.

Jun 30, 2017 08:11 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I am sure you will find new water for the kiddos somewhere nearby because they live for that.

Jun 30, 2017 11:18 AM
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

Bittersweet, I'm sure Dick Greenberg ... good memories of the past .. even better memories to make in the future.  Hope you and your "fur kids" enjoy the new home!

Gene

Jun 30, 2017 01:43 PM
Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate
John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR
"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Dick, I started the video and Kasa heard the excited dog barks (so funny) and came to see! I couldn't get it to full screen and she soon lost interest, unlike your two devoted to ball retrieving to the point of exhaustion!

I am happy that you sold, but boy-oh-boy, I heard it was a truly amazing home, after Debb Janes visited you. Darn, wish I'd gotten to see it before you guys moved. WOW, big changes. 

 

Jun 30, 2017 02:15 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Wow, I'm out of breath just watching the video! LOL

That is really cool closing on the house on the same day at both ends of owning it. It must be hard leaving that location!

I hope you are very happy in your new home! Something tells me those pups will be happy anywhere as long as they are with you and Mary!

Jun 30, 2017 05:17 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Oh, where will the dogs get their exercise?!!  Love the video and I know how this is tugging at your heartstrings, Dick. After 12 years, there are so many memories that you made there and those dogs seem to have enjoyed their time there as well! 

This next chapter is going to be bright and sunny and soon you, Mary and the dogs will be settling in!  I'm sure the new memories have already begun being created in the new place!

Enjoy your weekend and congratulations again on your new home!

Jun 30, 2017 07:18 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I know you would not have made that decision to move without plenty of thought and planning. Enjoy your new home.

Jun 30, 2017 08:42 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Dick, 

Years of memories make it tough ot let go but that video will help remind you of all the fun times you had with your fur babies. I certainly can see how they could get worn out very fast! I wish you all the best in your new home making new memories to cherish...

Jul 01, 2017 08:22 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Dick Greenberg cheers to you and Mary. Enjoy your new home and all the great things that come with your new freedom. Have some great vacations and enjoy.

Jul 01, 2017 12:30 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Dick you made them work so hard why did you throw it so far? Hope you had towels to dry them off:))Endre

Jul 01, 2017 10:15 PM
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

The boxes, some may never get unpacked.  I still have some from 10 years ago when we moved in - just stuck in the corner of the barn.  Great video of the dogs enjoying themselves.

Jul 01, 2017 11:42 PM