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Merry Christmas –
December 24th, 2010 Categories: Seasonal Information
This parody on Clement Clark Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas” that I wrote a few years ago has become a holiday tradition here at Focus On Crofton. Let’s call it “A Visit from Margaret”. Enjoy!
‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the town,
Not a buyer was stirring, the market was down.
Our sale sign was posted in front with care,
In hopes that some buyers soon would be there.
The children were curled up reading in bed,
And visions of moving danced in dad’s head.
Now Grandma in her sweater, and pa in his cap,
Were asleep near the fire, taking a nap.
When out in the yard there arose such a clatter,
I leaped from my chair to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Pulled back the curtains and threw up the sash.
The road wasn’t shoveled, there was new-fallen snow
And neighborhood children were playing below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a red SUV, full of people, right here.
With a little ol’ driver, not lively or quick,
I knew in a moment it wasn’t Saint Nick.
I called to the family, and everyone came,
As I whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
“Now Grandma! now, Grandpa! now Steven and Harry!
Call Larry and Tim, Susan and Mary!
Buyers are coming, there’s no time to spare!
Turn lights on, make beds! Pick up toys everywhere!”
As Margaret’s clients came up the front walk
I was so excited I could barely talk.
The kids jumped into action, and each knew his chore,
We had to be finished, when they got to the door;
And then, in a twinkling, we left just in time
The buyers were there now, ringing the chime.
As I looked o’er my shoulder, I saw they’d arrived.
And Margaret invited them to step inside.
She was dressed all in red, from her head to her toe,
We could trust our agent, our house to show.
For buyers today, she knew how to find
All the features they wanted, what they had in mind.
Big rooms made them happy! The closets did, too,
They loved the new kitchen, and baths all in blue.
A big ol’ smile appeared on their face,
Of the homes seen today, this might be the place!
Then quick as they came, they all disappeared,
And they might not buy, that’s what I feared.
We went back inside, sat down for a meal,
We cried, then we laughed, how should we feel?
Margaret drove to her office, with buyers in tow,
For she knew what to do now, an experienced pro.
She sold lots of homes that were not nice as mine,
She told me herself that our home is fine.
She had not a doubt, but went straight to her work
Explained all the contracts, then turned with a jerk,
And laying her pencil aside on her desk,
Shook hands with the buyers, and wished them the best.
She sprang from the office, and rushed to our side,
And we listened carefully before we signed.
Then I heard her exclaim, with a SOLD sign in sight,
“Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night!”
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Copyright 2008–10. All rights reserved. Margaret Woda
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Who’s Ready for Summer Vacation?
March 13th, 2010 Categories: Seasonal Information
Many Crofton area homeowners have had it with snow, and they’re making plans now to get away when school’s out. If you haven’t already booked your vacation rental, take a look at some of the areas served by Long & Foster’s Resort Rental Division:
Delaware:
Maryland:
Virginia:
Deep Creek Lake and Smith Mountain are looking very appealing to me, in spite of the fact that we’re usually beach-bound (provided there’s a golf course nearby). My family may be doing something different this year!
Check out all of these options and be sure to make vacation reservations sooner rather than later.
If buying in one of these resort areas is in your future, be sure to contact me so I can refer you to an experienced real estate pro in the local office who really knows the area and will get you the best possible price and terms.
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Merry Christmas!
December 25th, 2009 Categories: Seasonal Information
Best wishes to everyone on this Christmas Day, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, something different or nothing. After all, that’s what Christmas is all about… coming together to celebrate the good, set aside the bad for a day, and share our love.
PHOTO: Pinehurst Gingerbread Village (2007) by Margaret Woda
Coming next week…
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Real Estate Market Updates for November – Odenton, Gambrills and Davidsonville (Monday)
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Real Estate Predictions for the Greater Crofton Area in 2010 (Wednesday)
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January Calendar of Events for the Greater Crofton Area (Friday)
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The Week Before Christmas…
December 23rd, 2009 Categories: Seasonal Information
This parody on Clement Clark Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas” that I wrote a few years ago has become a holiday tradition here at Focus On Crofton. Let’s call it “A Visit from Margaret”. Enjoy!
‘Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the town,
Not a buyer was stirring, the market was down.
Our sale sign was posted in front with care,
In hopes that some buyers soon would be there.
The children were curled up reading in bed,
And visions of moving danced in dad’s head.
Now Grandma in her sweater, and pa in his cap,
Were asleep near the fire, taking a nap.
When out in the yard there arose such a clatter,
I leaped from my chair to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Pulled back the curtains and threw up the sash.
The road wasn’t shoveled, there was new-fallen snow
And neighborhood children were playing below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a red SUV, full of people, right here.
With a little ol’ driver, not lively or quick,
I knew in a moment it wasn’t Saint Nick.
I called to the family, and everyone came,
As I whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
“Now Grandma! now, Grandpa! now Steven and Harry!
Call Larry and Tim, Susan and Mary!
Buyers are coming, there’s no time to spare!
Turn lights on, make beds! Pick up toys everywhere!”
As Margaret’s clients came up the front walk
I was so excited I could barely talk.
The kids jumped into action, and each knew his chore,
We had to be finished, when they got to the door;
And then, in a twinkling, we left just in time
The buyers were there now, ringing the chime.
As I looked o’er my shoulder, I saw they’d arrived.
And Margaret invited them to step inside.
She was dressed all in red, from her head to her toe,
We could trust our agent, our house to show.
For buyers today, she knew how to find
All the features they wanted, what they had in mind.
Big rooms made them happy! The closets did, too,
They loved the new kitchen, and baths all in blue.
A big ol’ smile appeared on their face,
Of the homes seen today, this might be the place!
Then quick as they came, they all disappeared,
And they might not buy, that’s what I feared.
We went back inside, sat down for a meal,
We cried, then we laughed, how should we feel?
Margaret drove to her office, with buyers in tow,
For she knew what to do now, an experienced pro.
She sold lots of homes that were not nice as mine,
She told me herself that our home is fine.
She had not a doubt, but went straight to her work
Explained all the contracts, then turned with a jerk,
And laying her pencil aside on her desk,
Shook hands with the buyers, and wished them the best.
She sprang from the office, and rushed to our side,
And we listened carefully before we signed.
Then I heard her exclaim, with a SOLD sign in sight,
“Merry Christmas to all, and to all a Good Night!”
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Before Your Kids Go Trick or Treating Tonight…
October 31st, 2009 Categories: Seasonal Information
Be sure to check out Family Watchdog today in preparation for Halloween trick-or-treating.
You want to make sure you know where any registered sex offenders or predators may live in your neighborhood BEFORE your kids go out.
I receive notification from Family Watchdog whenever a move in or out occurs in the 21114 zipcode, and they appear in my email inbox quite frequently. You can’t assume that nothing has changed since the last time you looked.
Halloween Safety Tips for Crofton Kids
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