With all the economic news, numbers and statistics coming at us every day, I thought it would be good to keep all the numbers in perspective and not to let them age us too fast. Here is one of my favorite pieces to help keep all these numbers from overwhelming us. Hope this brings a smile to your face, too!
HOW TO STAY YOUNG
(by George Carlin)
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. These include age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you pay him/her.
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, investments, sports, whatever. Never let the brain idle. " An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on.
The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves.
Be ALIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love, whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,
but by the moments that take our breath away.
Have a Great Day!
After two of the stronger months for sales in the last year, Fairfield is now only trailing 2008 by 21%. June and July home closings are bringing us back from trailing by up to forty percent earlier in the year. Selling prices seemed to have stablized at 10-15% below last year.
The Fed Stimulus programs now seem to be having an impact. First Time Home Buyers only have till December 1st to close on a home to be eligible for the $8,000 Tax Credit program.
The rebound is being driven by home sales under $1 Million. The highend segment is still experiencing the brunt of the slowdown. Home Sales over $1 Million are running 28% behind last year and 60% behind 2007.
For homes over $3 Million, we only have 2 homes sold so far this year. Compare this to 12 at this point in 2007.
Keep your fingers crossed the rebound continues!
Mike Tetreau recognized as Tops in Sales
Mike Tetreau was recently named to the company's Chairman's Elite Club by William Raveis Real Estate CEO and Chairman William Raveis. The club is reserved for real estate sales professionals who have achieved over $9 million in real estate sales in 2008. Tetreau and his team were one of the top two sales teams for the Raveis Southport Office.
Tetreau was singled out for recognition from among 1,900 William Raveis sales associates in 59 offices throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
"All of our sales associates are stars, and the Chairman's Elite Club is the ultimate expression of that," Raveis commented. "We're proud to honor this group of top-producing real estate professionals for their consistently superior achievement."
Tetreau has more than 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. He holds the designations of CRS, ABR and GRI and has been promoted to Sales Vice President for his past achievements.
Mike and his Dad - Fern "Coach" Tetreau - started to Tetreau Real Estate Group to bring a measurably better level of service to their clients. A Team Motto of "Our Business is helping friends and clients every day," helps set the standard and values for the Tetreau Real Estate Group. Mike Tetreau and his team have the market knowledge and expertise to deliver on that promise.
The Tetreau Real Estate Group has closed over 400 transactions and won numerous awards. The Tetreau Team is one of the top two sales teams in the Southport Office. Members of the Team include Fern Tetreau, Susan Tortora, Kathy Niznansky and Liz Stiles. Tetreau has served as President of the Greater Fairfield Board of Realtors and was selected as 2007 Realtor of the Year by the Greater Fairfield Board of Realtors. In addition, the Tetreau Real Estate Group has the respect of its neighbors, with Tetreau being elected to the Town Planning and Zoning Commission and most recently elected to serve on the Fairfield Board of Finance. For more information, call 203-520-8318 or e-mail mike@tetreau.com
William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance is one of the top companies in the nation. It is rated as the #1 family-owned real estate firm in New England, the #2 family-owned real estate company in the United States and #12 out of 100,000 real estate firms nationwide. The innovative company is nationally recognized as an industry leader and is dedicated to providing an unparalleled real estate experience to its customers. Since 1974, the firm's 2,100 highly trained sales professionals have been dedicated to strengthening their position as industry leaders in technology, marketing and REALTOR® education. The company has 63 offices, including two affiliates, in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Future plans entail expansion into New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
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