When we sold Larry's house he was, frankly, less than cooperative, and his dogs unbelievably even less so. It took a while to sell the house and our best buyer prospect, Lesley, was visiting with her agent for maybe the third time when Larry's dog squatted on the new carpet right at Lesley's feet...and pooped. "Shit!" I thought!

All's well that ends well though as Lesley, who is thankfully an animal lover, went on to buy the house and was seemingly and perhaps inconceivably amused by the pooping incident. Later, when she and fiancé Ed married and melded families, we were honored to be selected to sell her house. Ultimately, we went on to sell Ed's house, Lesley's dad's house, and to help Ed and Lesley buy their new home together. From humble (and hilarious) beginnings, a wonderful and warm working relationship grew.

This week, I posted on Facebook a picture of my pups on my lap and Lesley left a quick comment. I loved it--with a heart. But I want you to know, I actually really loved it. The time we spend with you as we help you buy or sell your house or houses may seem very brief to you. But to us, that time is weaved into the greater tapestry of our lives (real estate is truly is a lifestyle, or maybe just our lives!). So when we think of Lesley and reconnect with her, whether with a quick comment on Facebook or a short chat at parties, we love it. We think about Larry and his dogs, Lesley and her girls, Ed and his kids, Bob and his kind and wonderful heart--and it all just matters so much to us. Thank you for staying connected. ~Cathy