Heath Coker, Real Estate Broker

There are turkeys all over Plymouth MA! One day this last week, I was on the way to a client's home and a rafter/flock of turkeys was calmly causing a trafiic jam. When I got to the the house, the clients knew exactly where I was talking about on the roadway.

Well, if these turkeys were in Texas where I grew up, they would have a lot less feathers. And there'd be a pot of boiling potatoes ready to be mashed, and Cape Cod turnips cooking. Not to mention the tangerine encrusted jello chilling in the jello mold just waiting to be tuened over onto a serving plate. And some green beans would be steaming next to a bowl of chopped pecans for garnish and flavor.

Then, when I was on my way back home, a different flock cause another slowdown. The members of the second rafter weren't as stocky and proud as the first ones were. They looked they were marathon runners rather than couch potatoes.

I grinned at the way both rafters were so very non-chalant. In Texas, they know the range of your weapons and they are fast! If Ben had been the winner of the national bird contest, there would probably be many more traffic jams like those.

Happy Thanksgiving!

When we have taken gratitude and humility before God out of all the schools and off all the coins, what will happen to the monuments like this one in Plymouth, MA? The "National Monument To The Forefathers" is located on a hilltop on a quiet side street in Plimouth.

The inscriptions are chiseled in stone and include the list of Mayflower passengers, a quote from Governor William Bradford recognizing God, and a statement of gratitude that reads, "Erected by a grateful people in remembrance of their labor, sacrifice and sufferings for the cause of civil and religious liberty."

The quote from Governor Bradford reads, "Thus out of small beginnings greater things have been produced by his hand that made all things of nothing and gives being to all things that are. And as one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled hath shone unto many, yea in some sort to our whole nation: Let the glorious name of Jehovah have all the praise."

My thoughts after all this time, God is still God. Thanks to those who so long ago risked everything to arrive here with the faith and vision and hope that I am a beneficiary of!

A short while ago I noticed a pretty woman sitting on a bench outside my Cape Group real estate office . Of course I notice pretty women, but this one had cameras and light screens and a crew all around her. It was like a version of Cape Cod's Next Top Model.

I watched for a few minutes and then asked what the pictures would be used for. It turns out that this was for the Appleseeds Clothing store catalog. They chose a few more locations on Main Street in front of a few different shops and restaurants.

I asked how they chose Falmouth. They knew about Falmouth from previous research. However, they like to have a portfolio they can look through that show cases possible locations in any US town for a "shoot." So if you want your town considered, get a portfolio together.

If you get the Appleseeds Clothing catalog, now you'll know where they took the pictures. Come to Falmouth and take your own!

Here they are setting up another shot outside the Firefly.

I recently met Dave O'Connor of O'Connor Painting in Plymouth, MA. He has been painting real estate for decades. I have included a few pictures here so you can see some of the finished work he has done. Whether you need a whole house painted for selling or just some professional touch ups, he and his crew take pride in doing it right and on time.

Dave also has a "secret" formula and method for brightening weathered shingles. Power washing should be done correctly so the shingles aren't damaged. The formula for brightening shingles needs to be strong enough to brighten the shingles without hurting the shrubs and plantings around your house, too. The O'Connor Painting crews know how to brighten your shingles correctly and carefully.

If you are in the Pine Hills, Plymouth, or Manomet, areas and need a painter, Dave O'Connor comes with a professional reputation.

Before and After

Do you want to be "seen" on MSN real estate - possibly? If you have bought a condo, or helped a buyer buy one, at an auction, this reporter would like to interview you. Her focus is in a few particular markets, so read her request below.

Jane Hodges is a freelance writer working on a story for MSN real estate. Here is her description of who she would like to talk to:

I'd like to interview home buyers and individual investors who have purchased a condo at auction for an upcoming MSN Real Estate story. I need to find people who have attended auctions of entire condo buildings (not courthouse auctions of individual condo units) for interviews regarding the purchase process. I'm most interested in finding buyers who are in cities where auctions are a newer phenomenon (Portland, Seattle, NYC, Philly... vs. the obviously 'distressed' markets like California, Las Vegas, Florida, etc.) but am open to sources anywhere in the US. I'm also interested in talking to real estate agents who have worked with or are working with client(s) on buying at auction.

She may be contacted at: janehodges@hotmail.com with the subject line Real Estate: Condo Auction Buyer

Happy selling and listing!