Nadine Krasnow, CRS
If you had a warm bowl of clam chowder last week, this might have been the guy who made it possible. Yes, the clam diggers are out there, regardless of how chilly the air and water are, digging clams for us. Unsung heroes!
And here’s one that was left behind…
The quiet of a winter harbor casts a mesmerizing spell. On my way back from Woods Hole yesterday, I detoured to Quissett to snap a shot of a friend’s home in the snow for her to enjoy while she basks in south FL warmth. The sight of the harbor was irresistible. Here’s what I saw:
While in Quissett, hiking around The Knob in winter is special in a different way from the summer. The potteries (Flying Pig, Quissett Studio Pottery) are open for a browse and that perfect mug for your valentine. Whether it’s house-roasted coffee at Pie in the Sky, or lunch/dinner at Quicks Hole, or a bracing ride on the ferry to see the “other” Martha’s Vineyard, you’ll have a memorable day!
Breathe the quiet, listen to the crows, imagine the summer life, and drink in the solitude and beauty of a harbor in winter.
As my regular readers know, 2014 was a busy year for me. The spring market is usually our best, but I was fortunate that the momentum continued for me throughout the year.
Because it’s really impossible to predict which clients will proceed to closing, I make myself available to my clients 12 hours a day, 7 days a week, until they close. Without a crystal ball, I have no way of knowing what the next several months will bring, so I just work as much as I can while the work is there.
The result is, except for a few family days off, I’ve been working 7 days a week since last spring. I didn’t mind it, because my clients were wonderfully appreciative of my expertise and support. Working so much was enjoyable.
But now I’m sold out! My sellers have sold, and my buyers have bought – and I am actively looking for new clients. As always, I welcome your referrals. Your friends become mine, and the circle widens.
All closings are wonderful. They represent a moment in time of a new beginning for people, with the hope and (yes) trepidation that leaping into the unknown engenders. And truth be told, regardless of financial circumstances, a house purchase is a big chunk of change. It’s the tangible hope for good times, good friends, and a great Cape Cod life.