We hope your summer so far as been safe and fun. From our house we can say “busy” is the word. Our son John and Kristin married on June 20, 2009. Tie in two family reunions and the Mancillious International Golf tournament that week, 60 for breakfast for 2 to 3 days and we had a ball.

With 8 sons and our son-in-law Todd competing in the family Mancillious International Golf Tournament, Jim won for the 4th straight year. If Tom can do it maybe Wayne has a chance next year. (Have to find 20 strokes). This two day 36 hole event is a wonderful bonding event for the brothers and (brother from another mother); plus Wayne .

Best of all, Matt and Kathy, our oldest, blessed us with Oliver Henry in June and Jim and Vusala gave us Joseph Ahmed in July. One more announcement, Laura and Todd join Andy and Amber in the expecting column for no. 13 and 14 grandchildren. We are so very blessed. Barb’s mom, Virginia, lives with us and is in good health and reminds us of the needs and dignity of older age.

Thanks to all of you who continue to support us with your referrals.

Our daughter Laura has joined our staff as a sales assistant support to our growing team. We are happy to report Lona Webb, joined our team last month. She left a 20 year private law practice to raise her family and now brings those skills to serve her clients and those in the legal profession with their real estate needs. She has already sold a home and assisting the sale of a second.

The real estate market continues to favor buying a home. Low interest rates, outstanding inventory are two compelling reasons to participate in maybe the best time to buy in 3 generations. If you are selling, the buyers are out there and great condition and staging plus intelligent pricing research pay off. If you want to wait to sell, consider where interest rates are going and the affect of the cap and trade thinking on real estate values due to energy use and upgrades.

We are thankful for our freedom, pray for our men and women in the service to our country and we are thankful for you our friends and business assiciates.