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Chris Hill

Rainy Day Prayers!

10-27-09
Chris Hill

Why is it that when I see a rainy day, I think that I will get so much work done? Is it because my normal routine is interupted with the rain? I do want to share a quick story that happened to me last week. I woke up to pouring rain. This was not a good thing for me. I had a sewer and water connection completed on a new home I'm building the day before and was scheduled for inspection. Well the inspector will not inspect a sewer trench that is full of water. Since there was such torential rain, I knew I would be trudging through the mud with my boots and hoses for a pump. I was up early and heading to work my butt off. On the way there I prayed that it wouldn't take me too long to complete, because It was going to be a bit of an overwhelming day!

When I arrived I got on my mud boots and picked up the pump and hoses in the pouring rain, I walked up to the sewer trench.... IT WAS EMPTY, I mean dry! Not a drop of water was in this trench in the pouring rain? I couldn't believe it! Then I remembered my prayer, and realized it had been answered. I immediately looked up and said THANK YOU! Hope you all have a great day!

Citrus Sale Begins at Local School

10-26-09
Chris Hill

St. Michael's School in Ridge has started their annual citrus sale! Please support the school and their cause. I will plan on writing a little more about the school in the next couple of weeks and the importance of keeping such an icon of Southern St. Mary's alive and kicking!

http://www.saint-michaels-school.org/SMS_Citrus_09.pdf

Saint Michael's School Fall Festival

10-24-09
Chris Hill

Hello Everyone!

I just received the flyer for the Saint Michael's School Fall Festival in Ridge Maryland! This Southern Maryland festival will include stuffed Ham, local crafts, and local artists. Its such a great time for everyone and supports keeping St. Michael's School open for years to come. Here is the link to the flyer! Also if you go to www.saint-michaels-school.org you can also make a donation to keep the school open. Here is the flyer. Hope you all can attend.

http://www.saint-michaels-school.org/Fall_Festival_Flyer_rev1.pdf

Buying a Home is a "safe Bet"

10-11-09
Chris Hill

I was doing a little research this morning and was so pleasantly surprised to see a bit a good news recently with the recent Home Sales reports. It seems that for the moment there is a bit of positive news in the market with resales starting to curve upward and new home construction up, and sales prices nudging up. I started wondering if buying a new home is still considered a good investment? A lot of people recently have told me and I continue to put it out there, that it truly is a good time to buy. So why? It seems that with prices dropping over that last couple of years it has made the value of a home seem like a more profitable investment in the future. Understanding that the market is very cyclical makes one see the value of purchasing now. I found a great article highlighting this so I thought I would attach it here. Thought I would share a bit of positive news.

Thanks

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33243863/ns/business-real_estate/

My First Deal

10-09-09
Chris Hill

OK so I had my first listing appointment today. It was with my Cousin whom has a lot to sell, so its not a lot but this week has truly been a real inspiration for me. Today I plan on listing my first lot for sale and I am finding that having an "expertise" in land is a good thing... I might have another land listing next week. But This week has really been good for me. The agents that represent my project in Waldorf have sold yet another one, and I had the luxury today to meet with a real "prospect" that wants to write a contract as soon as possible. THis should be a great rambler plan that he has found online. Luckily this is an online architect that I have worked with in the past and have a discount due to previous purchases. I met with someone tonight that may be a "buyer" YEAH>>> I can't believe the change in my life from being a builder to my least favorite profession on earth... an agent. But I know that I can "single-handedly" convert my opinions of the local real estate market. LOL. But over the last couple of weeks I have met some truly inspirational agents that have nothing but good intentions in their business plans. This has made me both excited and happy. Thanks to all of you that have inspired me this week and I can only look forward to next week.