Sunday Ramblings in the New Year

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 DRE# ER40011786

Denver has seen A LOT of snow over the last month, and it has not melted, which is very unusual here.   Some streets are still riddled with ice hills, and tough to maneuver.   There was one day this week that got to 40 degrees and was thankful.   

 

With this cold and snowy weather, my listing has a few areas of concern with a VA appraisal and had to beg for a waiver.   I met with a few contractors to repair/paint/caulk, which cannot happen when the weather is so cold.   Luckily, the VA did approve, so now the file is with the underwriter, hopefully, Monday will hear we have a clear to close.

 

It wasn't as busy with real estate appointments, so started setting lunches/dinners with clients and friends.    I just spent a whole week eating out, so wasn't much different this week!    Not too upset, cooking isn't my favorite thing to do.  LOL

 

This week found SO many funnies, so had to pick and choose which ones to share.   Hope you get a smile, or even a chuckle.

 

 

Enjoy this last Sunday of the month, and do something FUN!

 

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Joan Cox
Broker/Owner, REALTOR®
House to Home, Inc.

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Comments (28)

Scott Schulte
Scott Schulte LLC - Phoenix, AZ

When it comes to weather, I'm a bit spoiled here in Surprise.  I drive for 2 hours, let the kids play in the snow, go home and put my shorts back on. 

Jan 29, 2023 09:20 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Scott Schulte yep, you wouldn't last up here this week, 7 degrees now, high of 10, and below zero overnight.   MAYBE 40 later in the week!   Think this dang snow will be here until April!

Jan 29, 2023 10:06 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

It almost makes me sorry that I am not skiing anymore.  I remember those years when March meant that the grass was growing up through the snow even on the mountain!  I guess that is not going to be the case this year. 

Jan 29, 2023 11:27 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Lise Howe unless the weather changes significantly, there will be over 100" by the time you get here.  We get storms several times a week right now.  

Jan 29, 2023 11:29 AM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Joan Cox The last one was the best but it is way more expensive here!

Jan 29, 2023 11:30 AM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

That is amazing!  How is your real estate business handling that? I remember the year that Boston had so much snow that the last of it didn't melt until July and asking Barbara Todaro how her team was managing.  At least Denver doesn't get as much as Vail does - but still it is hard to go leaping through snowbanks - and the empty houses that don't shovel their walks or driveways are a real bummer! 

Jan 29, 2023 11:34 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Sunday afternoon, Joan.

Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Jan 29, 2023 12:16 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Hannah, your plastic bags are more than .10 each?

Jan 29, 2023 12:26 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Lise Howe the listings are slow coming on this year, but many are pending each week right now.   There are many that don't get shoveled, just wear boots!

Jan 29, 2023 12:27 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Thanks Roy.

Jan 29, 2023 12:27 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Joan:

Seems like it's been a pretty chilly and snowy winter for you!

Loved the Funnies, especially the one of the possum yelling "representative." Bet we can all identify with that one.

Jeff

Jan 29, 2023 03:25 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Joan, 

If you change Denver to Sedona in your first line it would read exactly the same.  My yard still has snow.  We started getting snow on the 17th and so far got about 9 inches.  Of course a lot of it has evaporated but the shady spots still have snow.  

VA loans are so tough to deal with.  I am glad your are grinding your way through it. 

Jan 29, 2023 05:23 PM
Ed Silva
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I laughed hard at that dime bag and also appreciate the path to real estate success.

Jan 29, 2023 06:24 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Joan- the first meme is how I feel I must look when asking for a representative. 

Jan 29, 2023 06:25 PM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker/REALTOR® - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

It sounds like we have very similar weather at the moment - it is -something at the moment and should go up to the teens today. Later this week we'll be back in the 30s but we've had a few cold days.

Enjoy your day no matter the temperature!

Jan 30, 2023 05:32 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, we can all relate to the "representative" one! 

Jan 30, 2023 06:54 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Sheri Sperry - MCNE® definitely a tougher winter this year!   We are -5 this morning and got a light dusting of snow AGAIN.

Jan 30, 2023 06:54 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Ed, I did too when I found it.

Jan 30, 2023 06:55 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kathy, it does get frustrating just to talk to a real person!

Jan 30, 2023 06:55 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Kat Palmiotti it is -5 this morning, and think we got to -8 overnight.   BRRR, looking forward to 30's and 40's later this week.

Jan 30, 2023 06:56 AM