Looking Behind or Ahead?

Wow, can you believe it?  2016 has arrived and 2015 is behind us and in all honesty it's a good thing 2015 is behind us.  It was a pretty rough year for the Low Country. Here are a few of the things I can come up with regarding 2015 that I am glad are behind us:

• Thousand year flood with devastating effects such as 19 dead, numerous homes lost and millions in damages
• Dylan Roof's racist ideology that ended 9 lives at the Emanuel Church
• The shooting of Walter Scott
• Too many murders/shootings
• Elections (especially the drama here in Summerville between Johnson and Collins)

But, in all this tragedy came life and hope here in our town.  Charleston, SC did not become Ferguson or Baltimore because we forgave and our leaders handled the situation with respect.  It was inspiring to watch the survivors and family of the Emanuel Church tell Dylan Roof he was forgiven (click HERE for the video) and this is what makes us different. In the eyes of hatred we can forgive.  

Here are some positive things I have witnessed and these are what we need to remember:

• Forgiveness and justice
• Reconciliation of marriages and relationships
• Community banding together to help flood victims
• Churches helping the community
• Our amazing real estate market
• Charleston being one of the best cities again to visit and live in
• MUSC saving lives
• Our public educators changing lives
• decreasing unemployment
• and people finding their dream homes and selling their homes all while making a profit

I look forward to 2016 both personally and professionally. I am excited to see what is going to happen in our town with a new mayor, see what new businesses pop up (there are so many already opening and coming such as Dunkin' Donuts, Earth Fare, Krispy Kreme, Top Dawg Tavern, Palmetto Armory, Crust and so much more). Our little town is growing at an exponential pace and I know many of you are saying, "what about the traffic?" I'm with you!!!  I really hope we can get some of it under control. 

2016 for me is a new start. As I start to work on getting even more new clients, list more houses, and help more buyers find their dream home I know I can make a difference. I love what I do and this is why I am so excited for this year.  Please let me know if you are looking to buy or sell or even have any questions regarding real estate.  I see too many agents that are not good at what they do and I pride myself  by working with strong ethics, character and excellent communication skills.  These set me apart from the "List it and forget it" agents and I'm good at what I do. Give me a call at 843.696.8627 or see my site at www.palmettodreamhomes.com.

Let's make 2016 better than 2015!

-Jason