In case there was anyone else disappointed like me that they didn't find out about the Bret Michaels Rock of Love show at the Machine Shop until it was too late, I thought I'd announce that he's coming back! Yep! May 27th. Me and Red already have our tickets! (Thanks Mac!)
Sorry Buddy, it's a cougar's night out. :-)

Note to Buyers... Reba and Red will be off work Thursday May 28th. :-)

Anybody else going?

I really thought I posted this already. I must have dreamed it.

I noticed on the sales board that the crazy "I'll buy your house if you'll buy mine" deal finally closed. I can't really say "without a hitch" because I heard they pretty much hitched their way through the whole thing. The success of this deal, I think, is due to the cooperation of everyone involved. The realtors and lender worked great together and the buyer and seller were both so terrific that whenever one of them hit a wall the other said, "what can I do?"

Two weeks after closing, the folks are still grinning ear to ear and offering thanks all around. At a tough time in the business when many are wondering, "why am I doing this?" these people remind me why.

The details of the deal were, are, amazing to me and I do still hope it inspires creativity to help other buyers and sellers. But now that it's done and appreciating the attitude of all, I'd also like to hold it up as example for everyone that an open mind, some kindness, and a little trust can accomplish more than greed and shrewd negotiation.