2013 will definitely be a memorable year for me. There were highs and lows of course, but resulting in an overall amazing year! Here are my top 3 highlights:
1. As a Realtor, it was my best financial, educational and sales year. The year began with me moving real estate companies. It's a stressful and time consuming task when switching your entire business, but it was an important move and I'm glad I made the change.
Sales in the area started out slow, but once March came I was busy listing and selling homes throughout the 5 counties!
My increased sales volume inevitably resulted in many learning experiences. Our area saw bidding wars, appraisal issues and very low inventory. Having started my real estate career in the housing downturn, some issues came up that I had never encountered before. I also had my first foreclosure and short sale transactions. Yikes!
I learned a lot over the last 12 months that will help me succeed for years to come.
2. As of the first week in January 2014, I will have no family in Pennsylvania. It still has not completely sunk in yet...
In the fall, my parents moved out to Denver Colorado area to serve a 23 month church mission. We sold their home in the Summer and they headed west in October. It was sad to see them leave, but I know they are doing something they've planned and wished to do for years. I'm very excited for them!
My sister Linda and her husband Toby are headed out west too. They took a job opportunity in Los Angeles, CA and are moving this week! Them not being in PA hasn't completely set in... We had a going away party on the 28th which definitely made me realize they are leaving. I'm truly sad to see them go.
The fact that my 3 other siblings and their families have always lived far away makes this change a little easier to handle. Although, I've always lived with or close to Linda my whole life, so it will be an adjustment!
Even though I do not have my parents or siblings near by, I have my husband-- which leads me into my third memorable event for the year.
3. The most amazing part of my year was getting married to the most wonderful man on August 10th! I can't wait to grow old with him and have many holiday memories as a family!
Our wedding brought his family from South Africa and New Zealand to the states as well as my 3 other siblings, nieces and nephews. We spent about 2 weeks in August with the families here in the Philadelphia area. In addition to our wedding at the Kimberton Inn, we went to Knoebels amusement park, Ocean City, downtown Philadelphia- all over.
1. As a Realtor, it was my best financial, educational and sales year. The year began with me moving real estate companies. It's a stressful and time consuming task when switching your entire business, but it was an important move and I'm glad I made the change.
Sales in the area started out slow, but once March came I was busy listing and selling homes throughout the 5 counties!
My increased sales volume inevitably resulted in many learning experiences. Our area saw bidding wars, appraisal issues and very low inventory. Having started my real estate career in the housing downturn, some issues came up that I had never encountered before. I also had my first foreclosure and short sale transactions. Yikes!
I learned a lot over the last 12 months that will help me succeed for years to come.
2. As of the first week in January 2014, I will have no family in Pennsylvania. It still has not completely sunk in yet...
In the fall, my parents moved out to Denver Colorado area to serve a 23 month church mission. We sold their home in the Summer and they headed west in October. It was sad to see them leave, but I know they are doing something they've planned and wished to do for years. I'm very excited for them!
My sister Linda and her husband Toby are headed out west too. They took a job opportunity in Los Angeles, CA and are moving this week! Them not being in PA hasn't completely set in... We had a going away party on the 28th which definitely made me realize they are leaving. I'm truly sad to see them go.
The fact that my 3 other siblings and their families have always lived far away makes this change a little easier to handle. Although, I've always lived with or close to Linda my whole life, so it will be an adjustment!
Even though I do not have my parents or siblings near by, I have my husband-- which leads me into my third memorable event for the year.
3. The most amazing part of my year was getting married to the most wonderful man on August 10th! I can't wait to grow old with him and have many holiday memories as a family!
Our wedding brought his family from South Africa and New Zealand to the states as well as my 3 other siblings, nieces and nephews. We spent about 2 weeks in August with the families here in the Philadelphia area. In addition to our wedding at the Kimberton Inn, we went to Knoebels amusement park, Ocean City, downtown Philadelphia- all over.
It was so wonderful to see everyone in one place- we realize it will not happen often.
We are truly blessed to have them in our lives, near or far.
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