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Are You Superstitious?

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA 92593-B

Today is Friday the 13th. Do you avoid walking under ladders (so you don't invite the devil in), stepping on a sidewalk crack (so you don't break your mother's back), breaking a mirror (so you don't have 7-years bad luck), and avoid black cats? Are you cautious about opening an umbrella inside? Do you knock on wood to avoid tempting fate? How about crossing your fingers or hanging a horseshoe correctly? Have you thrown coins into a fountain and made a wish? I'm sure you can add to the list. 

For all you Realtors® out there, have you ever buried St. Joseph upside down at one of your listings? 😂

WELL, THERE'S GOOD NEWS

If you are a superstitious person you'll be relieved to know that there can be no more than 3 Friday the 13ths in any given year.

So go about your day believing good things will happen to you. BUT, just incase you spill the salt make sure you throw some over your left shoulder.

 

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Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

For over 20 years 13 was the home address and it never changed regardless of the day of the week or month.

that was a long time ago and nothing has changed since to make me worr

Sep 13, 2024 09:41 AM
Doug Dawes

Good Morning Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 

Luck is something you work at...imho

Sep 14, 2024 06:52 AM
Dennis Neal
RE/MAX, Big Bear - Big Bear Lake, CA
Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

Hi, Doug. Thank you for sharing this. I actually forgot it was Friday the 13th. I don't put much stock in it but I know many people do after all there are no 13 floors in buildings in the US.

Sep 13, 2024 11:58 AM
Doug Dawes

Good Morning Dennis Neal 

That's right there is not a 13th floor in bldgs. Superstition runs deep

Sep 14, 2024 06:53 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

Thank you, Doug, for the fun and engaging post on superstitions! I appreciate the lighthearted take on Friday the 13th and the reminder to focus on the positive, even while navigating our quirky beliefs.

Sep 13, 2024 01:17 PM
Doug Dawes

Good Morning Lew Corcoran 

you are welcome, sir. It's curios how superstition gets passed down through the generations

Sep 14, 2024 06:54 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Doug- I can't remember which house but in the flower bed at one of our homes, while pulling weeds, I did find an upside down St. Joseph's statue. 

Sep 13, 2024 05:27 PM
Doug Dawes

Good Morning Kathy Streib 

That's funny. There are Realtors® that believe doing that works. 

Sep 14, 2024 06:55 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good evening Doug,

I totally forgot about the superstitions that surround Friday the 13th! The compressor went out on my refrigerator and had to buy a new one. Thank goodness they can deliver tomorrow! I didn't see any black cats so guess the refrigerator died a natural death!

Sep 13, 2024 06:59 PM
Doug Dawes

Yah, those refrigerators have a habit of doing that Dorie Dillard Austin TX Meanwhile I have a 1940s fridge in my garage that still runs like a top. Guess there wasn't planned obsolescence in those days...lol

Sep 14, 2024 06:58 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Doug - each day I do and don't do things.  For all sorts of reasons, I don't ever recall superstitions being a part of the thought process.  

Sep 14, 2024 03:18 AM
Doug Dawes

Good Morning Michael Jacobs  Maybe some things just come naturally...lol 

Sep 14, 2024 07:00 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I rarely see an occasion where I have to wonder if I should walk under the ladder or not, haha.

Sep 14, 2024 07:01 AM
Doug Dawes

Hey, Brian England 

That's just one of a million( hyperbole) supersititions. Glad you are not victimized by them...lol

Sep 14, 2024 09:08 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Doug, remember many years ago adopting a black cat from the Dumb Friends League this time of year, and they made me sign something saying it wasn't for sacrifice.  I was SHOCKED!

Sep 14, 2024 03:28 PM
Doug Dawes
Keller Williams Evolution - 447 Boston Street, Suite #5, Topsfield, MA - Topsfield, MA
Your Personal Realtor®

Joan Cox WHAT!!!??? I've never heard of such a thing. WOW!!

Sep 14, 2024 09:09 PM