Some New Happenings

A couple of things are happening right now, and I just wanted you to know about them. No, we don't have an offer yet, but hopefully that will change soon. We are having another open house this coming Sunday (2 - 4) so if you're not doing anything, drop on by and make Connie an offer. We won't be there, we'll be somewhere else, maybe the park?

Anyway, what's happening is that we finally know the detail of the BePaYEBT or the DS&S Farewell Party on July 22. Click on either of the 2 links above or here to view the details. It's going to be more of an OLD HOME HAPPENING than a Farewell Party, so bring your dancing shoes and old stories and be prepared to boogie. We'll have fondly remembered videos of past events (you might even see yourself) and maybe a beach tune or 2. Plus some other surprises.

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Lots of Showings - Nothing Yet

Well, we're still showing the place, trying to keep this house in show condition, and we've actually had quite a few showings, but no takers yet. Everybody either wants a garage, which as most of you know, we don't have, or they think Melrose is too busy. I personally cannot believe these folks would rather have a garage rather than a perfectly good party room, which is what our party room used to be (a garage, follow me closely here). Would YOU want to convert a party room into a garage? I don't think so. I just can't see inviting people over to your garage for a party.

A lot of people have asked us when we're actually moving. Well, it's a sliding scale. As soon as we get a contractual offer on the house, it's 30 days. That's how long it usually takes to close, and for Sally to officially retire. When we get a contract, Sally submits her retirement papers, and the countdown starts. That's why the July 22 date for the departure party (not that old garage party) is well within our 30 day window.

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Price has Dropped

Well, it's now official. We've reduced the asking price by $5,000 in hopes of generating more interest. This is because of a lot of the comments we're received from showings. There is nothing so humbling as to realize that other people just don't see your abode in the same favorable light that you do. Oh, well! Reality is setting in.

On the party front, we've sent out a lot of confirmation emails. If you haven't received one, or it got lost in some spam filter, just go to the BePaYEBT site and sign up. We're using an autoresponder to initiate followup messages about our depature party, and that requires a double opt-in. It's actually a pretty slick system. If you're not sure about what an autoresponder is, nor how they work, go to an article I posted all about autoresponders.

And if you didn't know before, you now know - the DS&S Departure party is on Saturday, July 22.

Another Open House

We held another Open House yesterday, and actually had some decent traffic, even in this very hot weather. No takers yet, but this takes time, as you can well imagine. But we have started gearing up for the (now) infamous BePaYEBT Party, the Dick & Sally & Susan Swan Song Going Away Party. Just click on the hyperlink to get more info, and make sure you reserve the July 22 date.

Things are Looking Up

Just recently, we've had 2 separate couples come back for a second look. That's why things are looking up. Whether we get an offer from either remains to be seen, but the fact that their seems to be geniune interest is very encourging. I'll keep you posted as developments occur. In the meantime, "Pray for Surf" and other good things.

I've also built a really simple splash page to post details about the upcoming BePaYEBT Party, so book mark it. Also, we started an email campaign to keep you up to date on goings on, so if you haven't received your confirmation email yet, jump on over to the BePa YEBT site and register.

AAAACH - The Dreaded 06/06/06

I've actually had a pretty rewarding day, despite the dire warnings of the triple sixes. Unfortunately, no nibbles on the house yet. Lots of Lookie-Loos, no Lookie-Offers. But, Hey, it's only been a little over 3 weeks, and it is a buyers market out there. Patience can be its own reward.

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My Birthday's next week, so I'm ramping down for the inevitable. But BLT & CB are still ahead of me, so I cannot complain. However, Joey the G is still the baby of the family. OK - OK - Just one more. Here's a GREAT Hosting system, Third Sphere.

Updated Profile - Pictures from the Past

Nothing new to report, except that my sister Melissa & her husband Joe have finally decided to move to Texas (just when we're about to leave Texas, go figure). But they've sold their Miami house and should be in Austin by the 4th of July.

I had planned on linking to some really cool pictures, the montages, mostly from the past 28 years or so we've lived here, but ran out of time. As soon as I've got them posted, I'll leave a message in this blog, so keep checking back.

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