One moment can change everything!
That look on my face is sheer terror 11 weeks ago I had reconstructive shoulder surgery. I’ve had a recurring dislocated shoulder for the past 10 years. Before surgery, I had dislocated my shoulder 15 times. I went to the hospital twice before I learned to put it back in myself. (Thanks YouTube!) After the surgery, I was in a sling for 6 weeks with zero movement. My shoulder has been stiff from lack of movement and the shoulder rehab has been slow. A couple of days ago I got this great idea… let’s get a few pictures of me in front of some street art! It started with me staring into space for a picture… Then it moved to weird action shots that didn’t work… So the last picture is what it is… BUT… My reaction to the kick was that my right arm went straight up into the air… and that is where this moment turned scary. I heard and felt a *POP* in my right shoulder… when I landed, I grabbed my shoulder and braced for pain. In that split second, I regretted every decision leading up to that moment in the picture. I started to stand up, holding my shoulder, realizing the potential damage I did. I started to move expecting the worst… 🌟Insert magical moment here🌟 there was no pain… The stiffness was gone and my range of motion was almost back to normal! I still don’t have the strength in that arm BUT that split second of terror, has turned into the best rehab I have done to date! January and February were tough months for us. Kade went in for Surgery on the 17th and healed up within a week. I had surgery exactly one week later on the 24th with an expected recovery of 24-36 weeks. We are so grateful as a family for all the support we have received in the last 12 weeks from everyone. When they say it takes a village to raise a family, I am glad I have my village to lean on! #sprucegrove #stonyplain #parklandcounty #surgerystory #takesavillage
Spring has Sprung!
It is very "Springy" out there! Spring has Sprung! 🐣 Whether heading to the beach, going on a road trip, or just staying home to recharge, I hope you make the most of this much-needed break. It's time to let loose and have some fun!! OR IS IT?! Upsizing your home doesn’t generally fit into your “much needed break”. Sometimes as adults, we have to sacrifice time vs money. The Struggle is real! In our house, we do a deep spring clean, thin out the toys, donate clothes, rearrange the freezer and generally reorganize the house. This is where we realize how much we love our house! However….this is when most people get reminded their home needs more storage, is not big enough and all around a frustrating place to live. You essentially have made your decision to sell without putting your house on the market You need clarity but you're totally exhausted… Make sure you think about the whole picture… 👉How much does it cost to move? 👉Will the new house need repairs? 👉How much will it cost to sell your current home? 👉Financial impact with a larger monthly payment? 👉Does your furniture fit in the new home? 👉What type of neighbourhood fits you and your family? YOU are the decision maker. Be confident in the plan and let the ego step to the side. That perfect house in the wrong neighbourhood is not what we are looking for! Remember the goal and the plan!! Better home, better location, better neighbourhood. You want to live and love your house for years to come… you don’t want to be house poor by stretching yourself too thin… With an easy step-by-step plan, we can put the plan in motion eliminating the frustration cycle. I can help you plan for this move! Together we will make sure that you will be making the right move without stretching your budget! Now it’s up to you!
STOP, COLLABORATE AND LISTEN!
Stop, collaborate and listen, I’ve got some news that's gonna glisten, Your dream home, it's just been sold, With marketing that was very bold. Located in the heart of the city, This real estate gem, it's so pretty, Three bedrooms, two baths, close to a school, With a legal suite, it's oh so cool. The kitchen, it's a chef's delight, With stainless steel appliances shining bright, Cook up a feast, host a dinner party, This home was perfect for anyone hearty. The primary suite, it's fit for a king, A walk-in closet, with plenty of bling, A bathroom with a spa-like feel, Relax and unwind, let the stress peel. The backyard, it's an oasis in the sun, A sparkling kiddy pool, for a dip and some fun, A covered patio, for shade and some rest, Host a BBQ, and be the best. This home, it's the real deal, With location, amenities, and the appeal, So if you're looking for a place to stay, You’ve waited too long, it sold the other day. So now you know, it's time to be real, Hire me as your realtor, we can make that deal, We will find you your house, yo I’ll solve it Check out my listings, let's get on it! WORD to your Mother
I NEED MY OWN SPACE!!!
Believe me... this can be a constant state of life for a parent. Let’s be real... being a parent is the most rewarding gift I have ever experienced. Before kids… You got home from work and it was easy to go out for dinner at 9 pm. 🍱 Decide to drive to the dealership and test drive the car you wanted. 🚙 Easy! Remember when 9 pm felt like the start of the night.... now it means bedtime? ⏰ You bought this house because it was perfect for you back then, but it isn't right anymore. 10 years and 2 kids later… Your perfect home doesn't fit you like it used to. 🚀The space doesn't work anymore 🙉The kid’s rooms hear everything ☕️Nowhere to hang out as a family 🤦🏼♂️The storage areas are filled up and overflowing 🚕The Garage becomes the catch-all and you can’t park your vehicles in it anymore 😔We didn't want to have people over because we were embarrassed Where you live is becoming a battleground of stress and frustration. This was our family... How did we get there? How do we love each other so much but couldn’t stop being frustrated and why? We sat down one night and talked about it... What drove me crazy, what drove her crazy... what drove us both crazy. 😜 Funny though... we were both on the same page. It all came down to the house 🏡 It got too messy too quickly, with no space for toys or storage and the laundry room was in the basement. The garage had a goat path around “all of my stuff"... I had nowhere to store my signs and tents, my tools had no place... and everything was getting wrecked outside. We had to do something... our family was more important than anything. ❤️ So with a 2 year old and Cassie being 5 months Pregnant…we moved. 🏠 Looking back on our moves, each house was perfect for us when we bought it. Each house served its purpose of being our home. But we still kept hitting barriers that were affecting our family and quality of life. We knew that we needed to change the environment. So that’s what we did. Does this sound familiar? Do any of these moments resonate with you? Give me a shout if you’re looking to change your living space to work better for you and your family! I’m here to help you because I’ve been there too.
Saturday Morning Excitement
Have kids they said... it'll be fun they said... Aren’t these kids adorable? These boys almost always think of others first and they wear their hearts on their sleeves.This morning started off a little rough for Cassie…Anything to do with an insect gets her attention IMMEDIATELY…Our boys (Reid and Kade) are morning kids. They can't sleep past 5:30/6 am… so they wake up and get themselves breakfast and read books together.This morning was no different. They woke up, came into our room, snuggled in for 2.5 seconds then out to the kitchen to grab their breakfast.At 6:30 am, Reid walks in to our room with the biggest smile telling us about how him and Kade found a “big bug” and are feeding it.Cue Cassie sitting up, thinking wtf...Reid explained that is was about the size of a mouse and he found it when he opened the side door. The ejection seat on Cassies side of the bed deployed; out of bed and ran into the bathroom locking the door…This is a marital cue meaning “You deal with it” I got dressed and went into the kitchen and all she heard was Reid tell me in his high pitched concerned voice “Daaaaad, it's gone, where did it go?”!I walked into the kitchen and Kade and Reid are circling the kids plate on the ground. A granola bar ripped open and broke into small pieces on the plate… all so the bug could have breakfast with them. We searched thinking it was a beetle or something…. Nope sure was not.Reid and Kade finally “found” the "bug"… it was on their plate and they were showing me what it was. They were laughing so hard... because they thought they were so funny - some real jokesters we've got on our hands here.This whole evil wake up was not a bug at all… turned out to be a piece of lint.Kudos kiddos… you got us both!
Expectations
As a Real Estate Professional, there are expectations…Expectations to know what to do in a situation…. Experience defines this.This home broke ground in the spring of 2020… pretty much the day of the first lockdown...It was time to HURRY UP... and waitCOVID hits hard…You remember that time when EVERYTHING was shut down and when LUMBER went THROUGH THE ROOF?! That’s the ecosystem that this home was being built in.Fast forward to 2022 Record high Spring, to record high inflation…The market in the mid fall. EVERYTHING over $1M just stopped… DEAD…EVERYTHING over $750K stopped…DEAD…the interest rates had jumped significantly… Trigger the media...The CRAZY media frenzy of how the sky is falling… 20% interest rates could be coming… offers 20% under list price…Lets be real... Not happening with me.WE HOLD COURSE…After 5 failed offers… @trevortardif brings the us an offer they could not refuse….and…….. #SOLD!A huge congrats to Fox Properties!! They go so far above and beyond to make the custom homes become a reality. The small things are the game changers!Info: Why so Long for the build? Fox Properties does something very different.. when they start a new build - they let the foundations sit for 2 years.. Why? Perfect landscaping that doesn't settle.