What a year!
Wow! I can't believe it's seriously been a year since I have updated my Blog with a new post. My year was filled with lots of changes and best of all, my new addition! It's now a new year, and I will be much better at updating my blog, and letting everyone know what's going on in the market, and in my life personally. Honestly, I probably wouldn't keep this blog, because I haven't kept it up, but I have received dozens of emails from friends, family and clients asking me why I haven't updated my blog, so I just feel an obligation, not to mention it's a form of therapy for me! I love expressing myself...
Let's start from where I left off....my pregnancy went fantastic! I was thrilled to find out, IT'S A GIRL! Jim cried, as I rushed to the mall, spending way too much money on my baby girl!! She has more shoes than I do! I even had her nursery professionally decorated & designed...I couldn't resist!!! While pregnant, I figured, why not stay off my feet and get my Broker's license clock hours and requirements done? So, that's just what I did! I sat through many classes online, and in person at The Rockwell Institute...fun times! For those of you who don't know, I gave birth to my son, prematurely, at 34 weeks gestation....although, there was NOTHING premature about my huge 7lb 5 1/2oz "preemie". Miss Hana Ashton decided she wanted to follow in her brother's footsteps exactly...my water broke at 10:30am on September 11, 2009, at 34 weeks gestation, immediately contractions hit, and I ran around my house like a crazy woman screaming at my husband to grab his things and get me to the hospital ASAP, I knew something was different...something was wrong....make no mistake, I was still a working woman! In between my first few contractions, I quickly called my clients, cancelling my showing with them that evening, and setting it up with another agent so that they didn't miss out on seeing the home. My husband thought I was nuts! It seemed like FOREVER, finally we arrived at Swedish First Hill at 11:12am....upon arrival I felt the urge to push, and sure enough, there came miss Hana Ashton! I delivered her naturally, no pain medication, no doctor present, just me, the admitting nurse, and my husband! Miss Hana Ashton Rainwater was born at 11:32am, weighing 6lbs 8oz. She was my little angel!!! I truly know, how babies are delivered on the freeway now! This was almost us! It's pretty funny having your baby attend your baby shower :)
Having a daughter was the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me! She is my world, and I can't believe her birth story, it still shocks me to this day! Jimi is a proud big brother, and of course Jim is even prouder for being the one to deliver her :)
I don't know how I did it with the pregnancy, Broker courses, and taking over ownership of Md Real Estate, but I was able to finish up 2009 with my most productive year to date! I closed more transactions than I ever have. I met so many great people this year, it was amazing! I also moved into a new office space in Wallingford, which I LOVE! It's a great location, and just steps away from one of my favorite walks, GREEN LAKE!
I am now the owner/President of Modern dwelling Real Estate, as well as Designated Broker, so I have my plate fuller than ever! I LOVE IT!
The Seattle real estate market is so great! I have helped several clients sell their homes this year, although several were short sales, I made sure that process was easy for my Sellers, allowing them to walk away from the mortgage they were feeling a huge pressure from monthly. I also helped lots of Buyers purchase their first homes, move up home, or rental/investment properties. DEALS are everywhere! If you are thinking about buying something, DO IT! Now is the time. I am confident values are staying steady, and will continue to slowly rise. I am so glad to be a part of the fall, and now rise! This will make me stronger as a real estate professional!
My goals for 2010 are to build Md, creating systems and organization, and to get the Md name & logo spread around Seattle! I brought on two new agents this year, Jenn Deboer (Windermere) and Ben Allison (The Cascade Team). I am happy to have them, and know they will do GREAT!!!! They are both excellent agents! Welcome!
I have two new services to offer clients as well: Staging & Property Management! Let me know if you or anyone else you know is in need of these services.
Here's to TWENTY TEN & staying on top of my blog posts! :) I'd love to hear from everyone! Call, email or text me anytime!!!
Let's start from where I left off....my pregnancy went fantastic! I was thrilled to find out, IT'S A GIRL! Jim cried, as I rushed to the mall, spending way too much money on my baby girl!! She has more shoes than I do! I even had her nursery professionally decorated & designed...I couldn't resist!!! While pregnant, I figured, why not stay off my feet and get my Broker's license clock hours and requirements done? So, that's just what I did! I sat through many classes online, and in person at The Rockwell Institute...fun times! For those of you who don't know, I gave birth to my son, prematurely, at 34 weeks gestation....although, there was NOTHING premature about my huge 7lb 5 1/2oz "preemie". Miss Hana Ashton decided she wanted to follow in her brother's footsteps exactly...my water broke at 10:30am on September 11, 2009, at 34 weeks gestation, immediately contractions hit, and I ran around my house like a crazy woman screaming at my husband to grab his things and get me to the hospital ASAP, I knew something was different...something was wrong....make no mistake, I was still a working woman! In between my first few contractions, I quickly called my clients, cancelling my showing with them that evening, and setting it up with another agent so that they didn't miss out on seeing the home. My husband thought I was nuts! It seemed like FOREVER, finally we arrived at Swedish First Hill at 11:12am....upon arrival I felt the urge to push, and sure enough, there came miss Hana Ashton! I delivered her naturally, no pain medication, no doctor present, just me, the admitting nurse, and my husband! Miss Hana Ashton Rainwater was born at 11:32am, weighing 6lbs 8oz. She was my little angel!!! I truly know, how babies are delivered on the freeway now! This was almost us! It's pretty funny having your baby attend your baby shower :)
Having a daughter was the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me! She is my world, and I can't believe her birth story, it still shocks me to this day! Jimi is a proud big brother, and of course Jim is even prouder for being the one to deliver her :)
I don't know how I did it with the pregnancy, Broker courses, and taking over ownership of Md Real Estate, but I was able to finish up 2009 with my most productive year to date! I closed more transactions than I ever have. I met so many great people this year, it was amazing! I also moved into a new office space in Wallingford, which I LOVE! It's a great location, and just steps away from one of my favorite walks, GREEN LAKE!
I am now the owner/President of Modern dwelling Real Estate, as well as Designated Broker, so I have my plate fuller than ever! I LOVE IT!
The Seattle real estate market is so great! I have helped several clients sell their homes this year, although several were short sales, I made sure that process was easy for my Sellers, allowing them to walk away from the mortgage they were feeling a huge pressure from monthly. I also helped lots of Buyers purchase their first homes, move up home, or rental/investment properties. DEALS are everywhere! If you are thinking about buying something, DO IT! Now is the time. I am confident values are staying steady, and will continue to slowly rise. I am so glad to be a part of the fall, and now rise! This will make me stronger as a real estate professional!
My goals for 2010 are to build Md, creating systems and organization, and to get the Md name & logo spread around Seattle! I brought on two new agents this year, Jenn Deboer (Windermere) and Ben Allison (The Cascade Team). I am happy to have them, and know they will do GREAT!!!! They are both excellent agents! Welcome!
I have two new services to offer clients as well: Staging & Property Management! Let me know if you or anyone else you know is in need of these services.
Here's to TWENTY TEN & staying on top of my blog posts! :) I'd love to hear from everyone! Call, email or text me anytime!!!
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