Ramblings for now......
We always seem to be busy doing something... Maintaining dozens of listings while holding together transactions and talking to lots of people on a weekly basis about all types of Real Estate issues is what it is all about.
But please DO keep in mind...we always have time for YOU! And we don't mind giving you no hassle and no obligation Real Estate advice if you need it. Let us be your family Real Estate consultants and advisors. We love what we do, we work hard and long hours and are very active concerning the business of Real Estate.
One of our clients recently said, "I'd rather have a very busy Real Estate agent, than someone who sits around on their a__ all the time waiting for something to happen."
Enough said about that!
Reality Vs. "The End of the World"
Yes, Real Estate sales are down about 8%, but our area is not nearly as stagnant as some parts of the state and the country as a whole. It makes me feel as though lots of folks want to live in our gorgeous area - and they should! After all, the natural beauty, the lakes & rivers, the cleaner air, the lifestyle, the great festivals and events, the friendly people, lower crime, abounding wildlife - and I could go on and on.
Every day through my travels all over the 5 main Counties that I serve, I see potential. Potential in all forms, because I tend to be an optimist. Does it make sense to be an impatient optimist?
Promoting Area Business
I personally would like to team up with other business people in the area and to help promote their businesses and websites while they help to promote our website. By working together and promoting our area and doing business locally, we'll all benefit.
A big thanks out to Omelette, Finster and Union Kate of the WKLT (97.5 FM) morning show for their support (and parties!)
Since I live in the Fife Lake area and believe in the wonders of this quaint town: Fife Lake Inn, Gordy's, The Village Market, Fife Lake Hardware, Fife Lake Resort and Party Store and of course my buddy Rob Thayer's place - The Fife Lake General Store (where they have lots of cool stuff including consignment art and furniture).
I support the following Charities
AC Paw.org (the no-kill animal shelter located in Mancelona). Thanks to Brian and his group over there for all their hard work.
The Father Fred Foundation in Traverse City (they take donations of all kinds)
Paralyzed Veterans Association (from one vet to another).
Advice for the day:
If you have a lot of tension and you get a headache, do what it says on the aspirin bottle:
"Take two aspirin" and "Keep away from children."
Realtor Fun Stuff
"If I had one million dollars, I'd invest it in Real Estate and turn it into two million dollars within 2 years. And if I had a dollar for every time someone told me that THEY SHOULD HAVE invested in Real Estate years ago instead of the stock market, I could at least buy a one-acre lot somewhere!" --Mike Cummings
Leaving a legacy for your children in the form of Real Estate holdings is an honorable gesture... but it is no picnic for the Real Estate agent that has to deal with the 5 siblings who disagree about everything when you are dead and gone and the children want to squabble about everything when they decide to sell the family land...
-In my spare time (yeah right!) I plan on using my Business education that I paid big bucks for, to write intelligent reports and articles for YOUR benefit. Thanks so much for checking out our always improving site.
Realtor Mike Cummings
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