Magically Delicious

They stole me lucky charms! Not really, but I've always wanted to say that. I'm feeling Irish this morning, and yes my last name is Johnson, but we have a long storied Irish lineage on my mother's side. In fact, we have a coat of arms and at one time had a castle. But I'm not trying to brag or boast but rather say yes I'm a Johnson but I'm Irish as well doggonit. But I digress. Back on ST. Patricks Day, my son and his girlfriend, Lesli, and I all decided to go hear some authentic Irish music. Our quest led us to Fenian's Irish Pub in Conklin, Michigan. Now Conklin is an old farming town,where my father in law Roger Doane grew up, made up of a couple of churches, a grain elevator, and a world famous Irish Pub. Yes, I said world famous. Some of Ireland's best performers have, and still are performing at this little pub in the middle of nowhere. That night the three of us fell in love with the people and atmosphere of this place. Everyone was so friendly and the music was great from a group of local musicians.
Last night, Wednesday April 28th, we returned and this time my wife, Cherie, accompanied us. We wanted to do something special with Lesli who just finished attending Grand Valley State University. We remembered that Fenian's on Wednesdays always has an Irish Jam session. This session is open to any musician who wants to show up and play.
So, we went in time to eat there and they had a special of the night: Guinness Beef Stew. I didn't feel that brave so I had fish and chips. The jam session started at 7pm and it was literally people sitting at the tables at the front of the pub. They would do a tune, take time out for a pint, and then launch into another song. Also, a couple of enjoyable treats thru the evening is when one person in the pub would break into an accapella song and the whole pub would sing the chorus. It truly was a magically delicious evening.
I wholeheartedly recommend that if you enjoy Irish Folk Music, fun people, and life to it's fullest you need to visit Fenians. Here is their website for you to visit: www.feniansirishpub.com
Tell them an old, bald leprechaun sent ya.

Wow, You Can Do That?

Why yes, yes I can. Yes I can offer a 60 day home sale guarantee. Because, I'm posititve that with my experience, our team's experience, and our unique marketing plan that we will sell your home. Right now that is quite a bold statement. Especially as the tax incentives run out. But home values are going to still decrease for at least another year so the market is still going to be there for the buyer looking for a good deal. Interest rates are already starting to rise but a well informed consumer will find that home ownership is still attainable and affordable. How do you become a informed consumer? By selecting an agent who will talk straight with you, keep you informed as to what is going on in the market, and connect you with a lender who will do what's best for you.
There is still a large supply of homes in our area with the best bargains to be had in the Wyoming area, and near the "medical mile" downtown Grand Rapids. I also have access to many homes that have not been publicly advertised for sale as of yet.
Foreclosures and short sales will still be a large part of our market this year as analysts predict 50% more foreclosures this year. These unfortunate circumstances can lead to fortunate circumstances for a savvy buyer.
Just remember that working with a professional realtor will always be a benefit to you financially and personally.

Realtor of the Stars

I'm adding a new title to my resume. "Realtor of the Stars". My kids think I'm making some sort of Star Trek reference, they think I'm a "trekkie" for some reason, and my wife thinks it makes me sound aloof or uppity. Let me set the record straight. I AM the realtor of the stars. And those stars are the everyday people who raise families, go to work, pay the bills, and somehow make it through this life realitivly unscaythed. Look at what we do, everyday, just to have our part of the American dream. We work hard, usually for someone else, we find ways to make our money stretch for groceries, utilities, and various other things that are associated with everyday living. And then, if you have children, there's the things like music lessons, special baseball shoes, dance outfits, items for school, and med center fees for scraped up knees and elbows. The great thing is that overall we accomplish these things with the resources available to us. Most of us will never have sports star or movie star money but we get by okay in this life, thank you.
Those things to me make stars. The people who can accomplish all of these things and still be able to keep their heads above water are the real stars in this world. So, yes I am the Realtor of the Stars because that's exactly who you are.
The tax credit is set to run out in a couple of weeks but there is still time to take advantage. Call me at 616-719-8680, or go to www.DavidJohnsonsRealty.com, to contact me. There are great bargains to be had in housing. Especially in Wyoming, Grandville, and Jenison.
Take care and have a great day all of you stars!