7S March and 1st Quarter Market Update

YOU are going to want to see these first quarter numbers! We have MORE EXCITING NEWS! The Josh Crowe TEAM welcomes Sarah Greiner Brown as a buyer’s agent. Selling or buying, on or off the resorts we are here to help you with your real estate needs! Sellers know that you may be sitting on an unexpected windfall of cash! Catch up to see what prices properties similar to yours have sold for recently!

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Hidden Valley March & 1st Quarter Update

YOU are going to want to see these first quarter numbers! We have MORE EXCITING NEWS! The Josh Crowe TEAM welcomes Sarah Greiner Brown as a buyer’s agent. Selling or buying, on or off the resorts we are here to help you with your real estate needs! Sellers know that you may be sitting on an unexpected windfall of cash! Catch up to see what prices properties similar to yours have sold for recently!

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4507 Swiss Mountain New Listing

Buying or selling, we are here to help you! Check out our newest listing,

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White Christmas??

A White Christmas

by patmccloskey

Even if you are not a winter lover or a snow lover, you have to admit, you like a white Christmas? Most of us who are winter people love the snow and when this last blast came through, blanketing our local parks and mountains with the white stuff, there was a feeling of happiness and contentment in the air. We saw a lady on the trail with a big smile. She looked at us and said….” We needed this!” The long range forecast was cold indicating that the recent storm with re-enforcing 1-2 inches daily would guarantee that we would see a white Christmas. We have not seen one in quite some time. The fact of the matter is that with all we have gone through in 2020, the storm and subsequent weather has been a psychological lift to all of us. If we take the time to take it in and enjoy it.

Personally, there is nothing better than strapping on the old snow shoes and heading out on the trails of our local park in Sewickley, Pa. The muffled sounds and the silence that accompanies a large snowfall, really helps you to put your mind in a place where you can relax, enjoy nature, and think about what is important as we close out a very tempestuous year.

One of the other gifts that we received with this storm was a visit from our friends from Philly who were here visiting their new grandson. Mike and Judy Smith are very active people and jumped at the chance to join Janet and me on the trails of Sewickley. We met up and strapped on the snowshoes and reveled in all that is winter around our local park.

The Flying SmittysPSU buddies forever.

People in Sewickley also get creative and a surprise at the end of the trail was a most welcome photo- op.

The Outdoor Christmas Tree

Following the “all smiles” snowshoe outing, I got some sandwiches, cheese, fruit, drinks and goodies and proceeded to set up an outdoor picnic- Euro- style! Jaime and Melissa would be proud. It was a welcome surprise to our friends and also my wife who complimented me on the good idea. Although it was a bit chilly, we bundled up, sat in the camp chairs and enjoyed the end of a pretty good day- celebrating the surprise that winter gave to us this past week. Again- a mental break from all that has happened and is currently happening with all the unknowns about the Pandemic.

Winter Picnic in the Park.

I believe you have to take advantage of anything that a season presents to you. Snowshoeing is not only good physical exercise, but a great way to get deep in the woods and think about what is important in life. When all is quiet and all is calm, you can really appreciate the Christmas season. And to have the blessing of a snowfall, the frosted pine trees and the hushed sounds of wildlife moving in the forest, your mind slows and all the problems, schedules, and issues, seem to disappear at least for the moment. It was a real treat to see the Smiths. We have not seen that many people during this time and to see their smiles was truly a lift for the day. I even liked their grand doggie who came on the outing with us. And we were outside which made us feel more safe in these times.

I love Christmas and the gift of a lasting snowfall just accentuates my love for the season. When I snowshoe by myself, it also gives me a chance to think about the real meaning of Christmas. As my earbuds rang out the Messiah choruses, I loved listening to verses like the following:

” Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a Son, and shall call His name- Emmanuel- God with us”

Isaiah 7-14.

I even start singing which is pretty hilarious to people looking at me on the golf course the other day. ” Hallelujah, hallelujah, halleluuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuujah.” There is something special about choral music ringing in your ears around Christmas. It really gets you in the mood.

I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. Take the time to enjoy the snow, the beautiful scenery, your family, and the real meaning of Christmas. Emmmanuel! God with us. We need Him. Thanks for reading.

patmccloskey | December 21, 2020 at 4:49 pm | Categories: Christmas, Exercise, Health, Hiking, outdoor activities, outdoor sports, Outdoors, Seasons, Snowshoeing, Uncategorized, Winter, winter sports | URL: https://wp.me/p31Q99-1fx

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Abe and Wags selected for the 5 Star Recognition again

Abe and Wags Wagner have been selected as 5 Star Professions in the Real estate Industry again for 2018. They have been selected every year since the award was started in 2011. Five Star Professional surveyed Pittsburgh area residents who purchased a home price more than $150,000 within a 6-month period from June to November 2017. The final list of Agents represent 226 of the 10379 of the agents in the Pittsburgh area and they are the only agents selected that specialize in the Laurel Highlands. Their exceptional customer representation and 4.9 Zillow satisfaction rating are other indicators of their customer satisfaction.

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Abe and Wags 5 Star Professionals for Pittsburgh 2016

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Abe and Wags Wagner have been selected as 5 Star Professions in the Real estate Industry again for 2016. They have been selected every year since the award was started in 2011. Five Star Professional surveyed Pittsburgh area residents who purchased a home price more than $150,000 within a 6-month period from June to November 2015. The final list of Agents represent less than 5% of the agents in the Pittsburgh area and they are the only agents selected that specialize in the Laurel Highlands.

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Abe and Wags Team earn Platinum Customer Satisfaction Award.

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The Abe and Wags Team were awarded the Platinum Customer Service Award from Quality Service Certified this year. This award is based on independent customer surveys on the service provided by the Team. They are rated on areas such as communication, contracts, negotiation, follow up, and other areas of the real estate transaction. The Abe and Wags team has been given this award 9 out of the last 10 years. It is only given to 2% of the over 60,000 agents who are Quality Service Certified in the United States. You can see the rating at www.RatedAgent.com and search for Robert Wagner.

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Abe Wagner Awarded Masters of Real Estate

On Friday May 15, 2015 in Washington DC Abe Wagner was awarded a Masters of Real Estate, Sales and Marketing by the National Association of Realtors University. This 24 credit masters program is the only one in the country with an exclusive focus on the sales and marketing of real estate. The university also offers Masters Programs in Association Management and Commercial Sales and Marketing. Our most enthusiastic in congratulating Abe for this exceptional achievement.

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We Are So Proud!

Meet Vileska Gelpi, 11 year old daughter of buyers agent Amanda and husband Rich! She just happens to be competing this weekend in the Drive, Chip, and Putt contest in Highlands, Michigan.   After winning in her age group of 10-11 year olds in July at Nemacolin Woodlands, advancing to compete at Quicksilver in August with a second place win, a victory over 9 other competitors at Prestwick Village Country Club in Highland, Michigan could earn her a trip to compete in April 2015 at Augusta, Georgia!

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