When people ask me what it's like to be a Realtor, I often say it's a bit like a roller coaster. And this past week seemed like a full ride.
I started the week with a young man who just purchased his second duplex. He has a life plan, and is doing it up right ~ I'm so impressed, and so excited for him!
Then I met with a pair of young ladies who are at the very beginning of the plan to buy their first home and are focused on saving up for it.
I helped a mature family who were finally able to become homeowners for the first time, and purchased the home they've loved for a long time from an older gentleman who is selling his investment to simplify (and fund) his retirement.
I ended the week with a brother and sister who are selling their 90 year old Mother's home, who was finally able to secure a spot in Long Term Care.
Emotions ran the gamut from cautious optimism, to nervous excitement, to elation at getting a set of keys, to sadness at giving up a home loved for many years. And I don't just mean my clients. I'm right there with them.
This week seemed to age as it went. I feel honoured to be involved with people at so many different turning points in their lives. From the first purchase, to the final sale, and all the ups and downs in between. It seemed that this week was a perfect mirror of life on the roller coaster.

I'm sitting at my favourite perch at the Lake this morning, reflecting on how lucky we are to have this place in the world.
Due to Covid, we have not been able to get here until now. It's strange that we are doing the winter clean up in the heat of July. And, there's much to be done.
Once again, the turkeys have perched above the deck and shat all over everything. The ice took out part of our chimney, leaving a nice hole for water to leak through to the living room. There's the usual pile of sticks and branches scattered everywhere, the chairs need refinishing. Everything needs cleaning. And, we're in the midst of a serious heat wave, making all these chores a serious challenge.
But, as I sit here now with my first cup of tea, on this nice cool(er) morning, I'm listening to a loon call, and the dew dropping from the trees. A new (to us) bird has built a nest on our porch light to raise babies. We've had a chance to reconnect with a few friends, and disconnect from the rest of the world for a couple of days. It's wonderful!
And, it's Celebrate Canada week! Different, but, perfect in it's own way.