Happy New Year... Funny how fast a decade flys by.

Hey all

Is it me or does it seem like it was just last year we had a Y2K scare that sent everyone out to Lowes buying generators? 10 Years have flown by, and as I think back on the decade, life as we knew it in 2000 is vastly different than today.

In 2000 we had a flourishing economic picture, both of my adult kids were in high school, we just moved into our current home, and I was contemplating a career in Real Estate. There was no talk of terrorism, 9/11, weapons of mass destruction, or anything other than a normal fear of flying.

Fast forward to this past week... I have a grandchild with one on the way, my youngest will be married in July this year, both kids have settled into great careers, and Kelly has kept me around for another decade. Although we have been experiencing our share of economic uncertainty... we still live in a great country with more opportunities at our fingertips than most of the earths population.

Things have been a little sluggish in real estate around the holidays this year. I'm currently working with several buyers though, so the first quarter 2010 is shaping up to be a good one.

First time home buyer credit is still available until April 30th, and move up buyers can get $ 6,500 as well... if you're thinking about a move... give me a call.

Christmas was a blast, Dave & Lauren spent it in their own home, so it was a bit quiet around here. I also failed to bring the camera over for Christmas eve or morning, so this year the pics are pretty scarce. Anthony & Jessy came to town after Christmas, and we were able to spend some quality time with them all over the holidays.

Kelly decided to surprise me with a new "son" for Christmas. He's a chocolate Lab named Gordon Howard (no surprise as Gordie Howe is Kels favorite sports figure ever). Gordy apparently helps fill the void left when the kids moved out with Bella. No sense enjoying being empty nesters I suppose :0)

I hope you all have a happy New Year, full of family friendships and prosperity. See you in February.

Dave & Kelly