2011 – What a year!
While the year started out just like any other, it quickly became one for the books… Photo books that is! And one for making lifelong memories.
I embarked on the Trip of a Lifetime with my beautiful wife, Mary. We traveled to Ireland to trace our family roots and soaked up the rich history of our ancestors as we journeyed across the breathtaking landscape. It was an amazing trip to say the least, and I am so thankful Mary and I had the opportunity to visit. One day I hope to return, with my family in tow, and explore more areas. Until then, I will continue to relive the trip through our photo books and dream of adventures of the future.
My son also embarked on a journey of his own; future husband to the beautiful Bree Haney. After years of courting, Jon popped the question this year and luckily, she said yes! My family is thrilled to have Bree officially join the Shea Family. She brings laughter and happiness not only to my son but also my family. We look forward to 2012, and wedding planning… and by we, I mean my wife! The union of these two will definitely be a wonderful sight for some very happy parents. And our family continues to grow…
Laura, my youngest daughter, is traveling around the town on her own these days thanks to her new set of wheels and a little thing called a Drivers License. Her sweet 16 has come and gone, and now she is almost ALWAYS gone. I am sure 2012 will hold a handful of worried nights for Mary and me as we wait up for our daughter to get home safely.
My oldest, Michelle, continues to explore the world. She just returned home to Colorado from New Zealand. She continues to race and enjoys a number of outdoor activities. You can check out one of her adventures here: www.utahadvjournal.com/index.php/planning-for-misadventure-in-the-uintas
At Shea Realty we had a fantastic year helping just over 5 families a month to buy or sell a home. I am most excited about Jon’s progress and the wonderful feedback we are getting from the community and his new clients; I am so proud of him. Unfortunately, about one third of our business this past year has been short sales. Good news is we’ve had a 98% success rate in getting the lenders to accept our packages allowing our clients to avoid foreclosure and the huge credit and tax liabilities. We love helping families to discover all of their options before making any real estate decisions, even if that means no business for us. As an example we have helped quite a few families with loan modifications allowing them to save their home and credit as well as helping with County tax reassessments to keep their property taxes lower. We expect 2012 to look much like the 2011 real estate market mostly because of the November elections and the ongoing uncertainty.
2012 is shaping up to be quite a year! We will continue to serve Rancho Bernardo and the surrounding communities with exceptional service. Not only for all your real estate and mortgage needs but also anything we can do to help! From our new and improved Shea Realty site to our updated Trusted Partners, we hope you can continue to rely on Shea.
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Here’s to a Happy Healthy 2012!
Ps. 2012 will also be the year I finally learn how to use my new iPhone. After over a decade with the same phone, I reluctantly upgraded and although I am glad I did, the learning curve has been steep! Wish me luck!