We Tell it Like It Is

So, you want to find "the one"? It seems like nowadays, people are finding their perfect match online and there seems to be a TON of websites out there right now that can assist them with doing so. I mean, what better way to do it than to be able to look at pictures first. Then, you don't have to show up blindly and realize immediately that its just not going to work. I don't mean to be superficial, but appearance has a lot to do with it and you'd be lying if you didn't agree with me. And you'd also be lying if you disagreed with me that what your friends and family think makes a huge impact too. I mean, you might initially be ok the w/the "not-so-great looking but charming" thing but is that feeling you have really going to last? Others might disagree, but I think getting family involved with this kind of thing isn't a bad idea. Yes, you will get stories & advice from your parents...but take it for what its worth (knowing its been a long time since they had to do it) and just know that its your decision in the end. But, it does help to get a second opinion from people that know you well and know what your type is, etc.

Don't settle! It takes a few spins to find the right one. I can't tell you how many people end up settling and I feel bad for them. Take your time and wait for the right one to come along. It'll be worth it in the long run. Don't want to live the rest of your life wondering what else could've been out there for you. Both Pete & I took awhile...we weren't interested in high maitenance...and age made a big difference to us too. Some people are totally flexible with age, and I might feel that way now that I'm older and more experienced. However, I don't plan to be in that arena again anytime soon. But, between you & me, sometimes I secretly wish I was! I miss that initial excitement and feeling of newness, anticipation...starting over again with a clean slate. Its not that I'm totally unhappy with my current situation; it works for me and I'm happy on the most part. But, I'm always looking (and sometimes gawking, I have to admit) and dreaming. There's nothing wrong with that; its harmless. Its not like its to the point where that's all I think about. I'm certainly not obsessed but its a nice diversion and its fun to dream once in awhile. Enough of that; if Pete read this (which I'm not sure if he even reads my blogs anymore), he'd probably not be too thrilled. I'm sure he knows I look (I admit to commenting out loud in front of him once in awhile and he gives me dirty looks), but he doesn't realize HOW MUCH I look and what I'm thinking when I see what I see. Ok, this has gone way too far! Sorry for my online confessional.

Anyhow, best of luck to all of you looking for "the one". I highly suggest checking out my company website first www.themlsonline.com because we are the best real estate website in town! I also highly suggest calling Pete or I because we are the best real estate agents in town :) Finding a home takes a lot of patience, work, and compromise. In fact, its a lot like dating and relationships!

...what did you THINK I was talking about in this blog?!