One of the better books that I read in my lovely Flagstaff home this year was Mayflower, an account of how America began. This is a history book that starts its story as the surviving 102 Pilgrim passengers await landing in Plymouth at the conclusion of a two-month voyage that is difficult for modern U.S. citizens to even imagine. The story does not end with the first Thanksgiving, but continues a 55-year epic of war and struggle. Reading such things puts the tips and turns of the real estate market in perspective.

I am very thankful this year, as every year, for my clients. These great people chose me for the honor of representing them in making one of the most important decisions and helping them with some of the most difficult transactions of their lives – the purchase or sale of their homes. I am thankful for my clients’ continuing support as they refer their family and friends for their purchase and sales. I am equally thankful for the honor that other friends, colleagues, and associates pay to me and to my team members when they send referrals to us with the faith that we will take excellent care of the people they refer. Thank you all for making this another wonderful year for me and my team of Flagstaff real estate agents.

As the Pilgrims ended their voyage, they were “down to the slimy bottoms of their water casks. Of even greater concern, they were down to their last casks of beer....” May you all find bottomless supplies of your favorite food and drink on Thanksgiving Day. Meanwhile, today and throughout the holidays, remember that there are those less fortunate in Flagstaff and the food banks need your contributions.

Quotation is from the opening page of Mayflower, by Nathaniel Philbrick. Image below is from the cover of that book. Cartoon is licensed for use in this blog by CartoonStock.