Bait and Switch Weather

The sky was the bluest I've seen it in a long time with nary a cloud.  The sun was shining so brightly I made sure I had my sunglasses.  I got into my car from my attached garage and made my way to show Orland Park homes for sale.

My buyer was late so I did some work on my iPad.  The door stood open on the first house we were viewing, so someone was home even though I was given a lockbox combination (but was told to knock first).  I realized it was windy as I was fearing the for sale sign was going to blow off and hit my car.  I almost moved my car to avoid any potential damage.

My buyers pulled up and I waited for them to get out of the car before I proceeded to greet them.  It was then that I felt the sharp sting of the extremely cold wind hit my face and blow my hair all over.  Even though I could see it was windy, I didn't realize how cold it was as the sunny sky belied the true temperature and I was nice and warm in my car.

I had to stop at my favorite Orland Park health food store on the way home.  I wanted to make a quick trip to Trader Joe's but didn't want to fight that cold wind any more and drove home.

I'm not a good representative of a Chicagoan who is supposed to be used to this kind of weather.  In fact, depending on when we visit our 2nd home in Scottsdale AZ, I get cold there too!  I've said it before and I'll say it again - I really hate winter.  I wish I could be a snowbird right now and sell Scottsdale real estate during the winter months and come back home to the Chicago suburbs during the spring warm-up through the beginning of winter.

One of these days...

Snow Day in the Suburbs

We're having our first major snowfall today in the Chicago suburbs.  We had one snow day where it hung around, but today is the first day the grand kids are off school.

I was wondering if real estate offices would be open so I can set-up appointments to show Orland Park real estate tomorrow.  I got an answer from each office I contacted so that was good.  Hopefully, the streets will be OK to drive on tomorrow.

Today will be a hibernation day for me where I do some needed filing and catch up on a few things as it's been really busy.  The snow might halt some showings but I got an appointment on one of my listings so buyers are out there.

It is a seller's market in the lower price ranges - homes are getting offers the day they hit the market!  Of course, it's always the homes that are priced correctly to begin with.  That means they are priced right for their condition and location.  Even a low priced home will sit if it doesn't compare with other homes in it's price range.