Oh yeah and Frankies here...

Well, October has been busy so far... Between working, and campaigning, we managed to squeak in a new addition to the ever growing Henderson family. Anthony and Jessica Belmonte introduced Francesca Anne Belmonte to her very proud Grandparents (Kelly & I) Saturday night. She was 8 lbs. and an ounce, and 20.5 inches long... she has the thickest head of dark hair I've ever seen on a baby related to the Hendersons. Pretty sure that comes from the Belmonte side of the family. She's adorable, and a nice balance to the group of grandkids... Bella needs the help with all these boys tearing it up around here.


Bella started kindergarten this year, where does the time go? She's all grown up, now if we could just get her brothers to be so mature :0)

I'm busy these days on the campaign trail, the election is just barely a month away... don't forget to vote, and tell your friends you know me...

The Ligers 2011 fall softball team finished their season with a 10-0 record, not too shabby from a group of guys managed by a 50 year old. Theres plenty of time to retire in the coming years, but for now... Ligers rule :0)

Dave junior came over last week to borrow a motorcycle for a quick trip. It took over a half hour to get them started between dead batteries and low tire pressure... I hope next summer we can get a little more ride time in. You know it's been a bad riding season when none of your stuff works and you don't even notice it...

Real Estate has been on an uptick the last few weeks as well. The most recent report indicates that values are up over last year by about 1.2%. Nothing to get too excited about, but in comparison to the 15% declines we've seen in the last few years... that's a huge improvement. I've had a couple short sales approved this summer... they still take a lot of time, but at least they're getting done. I'm currently working with 3 buyers that should be able to put sales together this fall.

Interest rates for a 30 year fixed are teetering around that 3.8% mark... but you still have to jump through hoops to get those rates. That said, even the rates you and I can get are still extremely favorable, and there is a good supply of decent homes on the market.

With values either at bottom or starting to inch up... the perfect storm of buyer power is right now. Call me, and we can start to look.

We appreciate your support and referrals as always, keep them coming.

Dave & Kelly

I never thought being 50 would ever get here...

But here it is. It seems like forever since I updated the blog. So much has been going on this summer, it's been tough to find time to keep in touch.

I'll keep it as short as possible, I know you all want to scoot out of here for a long weekend. I missed Kels birthday blog in July, sorry ... I'll make it up to you when you get old like me. My Ligers team ended in third place this season, but lost 26 -25 in the final game of playoffs for a second place showing. We're sweeping through fall league so far with a 5 - 0 record. Golf is practically over, we are playing for first place tonight, we'll see if we can hold on to a lead.

Kelly & I haven't even looked at the motorcycles in over a month, we've been to Chicago with Jessy & Anthony a couple times, Kellys been traveling for work just about every week, and the weather has been smokin' hot all summer, to warm to ride most days.

Jessy is due the end of this month bringing the grandbaby tally to 5. Can't wait for Frankenberry (Francesca) to arrive. Hopefully she comes in on my birthday (did I mention I'm 50 this month?), would be a great surprise.

Bella starts kindergarten this fall, she is so grown up, and very excited for school. Austin and the twins (they have names, but I really can't tell them apart, so they're the twins), are doing great. Austin loves Pee Paw... until Anthony comes to visit... then it's hello Tony, good bye pee paw.

Dave & Lauren are handling their huuge family pretty well. It takes them forever to get out of the house, and another forever to unpack the kids and get them in to wherever they're going, but pretty much taking it all in stride.

In case you haven't heard, I decided to run for Troy City Council. As if I needed anything else occupying an already full dance card. The election is November 8th, and I have been promised, the biggest time issue is running for office, it will be routine once elected. I appreciate you sending a good word to anyone you know that lives in Troy.

Kel has a big golf week planned this month for us to celebrate my big 5-0. We're heading to three very nice golf courses in Northern Michigan, and a little stop in Traverse City. Looking forward to getting away for a few days.

On the Real estate front... it has been a little quiet lately. I ended August with a closing, and I have three buyers I'm working with right now. The market is still a bit quirky, but a home priced right and in good condition flies off the market. The feds promised to keep rates low for the next two years, so buying a home right now is an excellent idea.

As always, I'm looking for referrals. It's the right time to buy and the right time to sell... an odd combination that hasn't been around for a few years... call me :0)

See you next month

Dave & Kelly Henderson