Simple things make holidays special

Christmas season in the modern culture is a time for over indulgence, hectic shopping binges and too much time spent in front the television or hand-held technology. Maybe, we should be more like a Labrador and get down to essentials.

Our Lab awakens each day with a quiet howl and incessant tail wagging before roaming every corner of the kitchen and dining room searching for any fumbles, pieces of food that have been inadvertently dropped. And, after a trip into the chilly outside air she returns to her bed and turns in a circle three times before settling in for a snooze.

Heck, it has taken the Lab eight years to train my wife, but now she makes three revolutions before lying down in bed, too. You see, the simpler things of life can be rewarding.

If I had a wish this time of year it would be that everyone would go outdoors and listen for the distinctive calls of geese flying high overhead through the fog, or gaze at the final colors of the trees as they lose their leaves. I’d wish for folks to go on a quiet walk, maybe along the Calaveras River, Lodi Lake, Mokelumne River at Van Assen Park or a nondescript Delta levee, taking in all that nature has to offer.

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On Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM, you are invited to our Open Office at 2652 East Main Street in Stockton. If you are looking for residential, commercial, or investment properties in this area, don’t miss this opportunity to visit and meet with Dave Thurman, REALTOR®. Appointments are not necessary!

• Pick up a free list of homes!
• Foreclosure auction dates & information.
• Get pre-qualified for a home loan.
• Ask questions about foreclosures and short sales.
• Discuss agency and disclosure requirements.
• Become a member & start up your own Shaklee business $299.
• First-time buyers and investors are welcome.

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• Be your own boss
• Work from home
• Full or part-time
• Spend time with your family
• Would you like a new car?
• Would you like to take a FREE vacation?
• Total investment $299

I am conducting a meeting every Monday evening from 5PM – 7PM to help you start your own Shaklee business. Appointments are not necessary! Just drop by to talk to me and learn how to take charge of your life. There is no limit to the amount of money you can earn. There is no license necessary and this business opportunity is available to anyone regardless of education or experience. My office is located at 2652 East Main Street, Stockton CA 95205 and my telephone number is 209-943-7998.

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Number of Homes for Sale vs. Sold vs. Pending

December 2009 there were 846 homes for sale in Stockton, California in comparison to December 2010 where there was an increase to 1261 homes for sale. The number of homes sold in December 2009 was 429 and in December 2010 the number of homes sold decreased to 381. In December 2009 there were 438 pending sales which increased to 540 in December 2010.

More graphs and charts from our MLS and TrendVision Reports

Number of Homes for Sale vs. Sold vs. Pending

February 2009 there were 1978 homes for sale in Stockton, California in comparison to February 2010 where there was a decrease to 847 homes for sale. The number of homes sold in February 2009 was 504 and in February 2010 the number of homes sold decreased to 324. In February 2009 there were 623 pending sales which increased to 661 in February 2010.

More graphs and charts from our MLS and TrendVision Reports

• First-time buyers running out of time to use the $8000 tax credits
• Unemployment is high almost everywhere
• Americans have again lost faith in the government nationally & locally
• San Joaquin County listing inventory has decreased almost 60%
• Closed sales in the county are down 35%
• Median prices are up by over 10%

I refuse to give up…I will work weekends, hold open houses and go door knocking… just like a brand new agent! Please help me find something more positive to blog about next week. Please comment…are you out there?