Kevin Riffle & The Riffle Group of Keller Williams Select Realtors

07/22/2022

07/21/2022

Looking up into the bright blue sky, a father and son gazed at the beautiful kite they had created together. The boy became very happy seeing his kite high in the air. The kite soared higher and higher, and the boy said, “Dad, it seems that the string is holding the kite back from flying higher. If we cut the string, the kite will be free and go even higher.”

“Dad, can we cut the string?”

The father cut the string and the kite started to go a little higher. The boy beamed with happiness. But then, slowly, the kite started to drift downward and soon fell back to the ground. The boy was surprised and said, “I thought that cutting the string would cause the kite to fly higher, why did it fall down?”

The father explained, “The string was not holding the kite from going higher. It was helping the kite to maintain its position in the sky. The string pulling on the kite keeps its nose pointing upward. When we cut the string and the wind slowed, we couldn’t pull the string to keep the kite pointed in the right direction. So, it could only return to the ground.”

Summertime is a good time to remember that the things we think are holding us back are really giving us direction to continue toward our goals and what matters most.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and keep your eyes pointed up!

07/19/2022

Have you ever felt like there’s just not enough space in your home? You’re not alone. Many of our friends and coworkers have been telling us about their experiences of being pushed and pulled in all directions. Sociologists call these people the “Sandwich Generation.” It looks like this:

– Someone in their 50s or 60s, sandwiched between aging parents, adult children and grandchildren.
– Someone in their 30s or 40s with young children, aging parents and, perhaps, even grandparents.
– Someone involved with elder care, special needs care, or sibling care.

The one thing the people of the Sandwich Generation have in common is that their homes have more people than space. We also know that many homeowners are looking to time the market in order to get their desired space. Experience shows that the best time to buy or sell is when you find the house that works for you. Let’s talk about how we can help you or your friends find the home that is right for your needs.

07/17/2022

It works like this: I'll pay $X unless someone else offers more, then I'll pay $XX. Lots of things to consider before adding an escalation clause!

What is an escalation clause? When you're deciding on what price to offer on a home, the situation may call for this kind of clause.

07/16/2022

If you got your rate about a year and a half ago your are married to both forever 🏠💍

07/15/2022

The real nightmare starts when you get home with the dresser you didn't need and spend 3 weeks trying to assemble it 😋

07/14/2022

Why rent a closet when you can buy a home? 🤷‍♀️

Most New Yorkers will never own their homes, and yet people keep coming. Why?

07/12/2022

Would you turn your yard drought tolerant or is your grass that greener side we always hear about?

Discover drought-tolerant plants and other ideas to reduce water consumption in your yard, no matter where you live.

07/11/2022

All homes should be designed by kids because they all need a chocolate swimming pool. 🤣

07/10/2022

Next week: Plant these to attract bunnies to your yard 🐰 😋

Harvesting your garden is the bountiful payoff for all of that hard work. But if the area you live in is home to many greenery-munching rabbits, you may want to rethink what you’ve planted. Here are some common plants and flowers that repel rabbits, almost guaranteeing you’ll have one less pest ...