Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Doing the Right Thing

It's always easy to say, but not always the easiest thing to do. It's been a while since I've posted a new thought, and I'm sorry about that. First of all, my father's surgery became much more complicated than I anticipated. It might have been naive of me to assume that a 4-day weekend would be enough, but I ended up staying in Seattle for three weeks. This was a tough decision for me. I had so many clients and customers here in Fairbanks, and I sincerely tried to do the best I could to be there for everyone. The phrase "lesser of two evils" gets thrown around a lot, but what I struggled with was the greater of two goods. Go to Seattle to be there for my dad emotionally, or stay here and help manage things in Fairbanks, as well as give my clients and customers the customers the service they deserve. So I would like to say a huge thank you, because not only did you not complain, you were all very understanding and encouraging.

I answer the question, "How's your dad doing?" probably ten or fifteen times per day, and I’m happy to do it, because I am always amazed at how many people know him and are genuinely concerned.

Doing the right thing can sometimes have terrible financial repercussions, and at other times make you unpopular with your peers and affiliates, but being able to sleep at night knowing that you did what is best, and that you deal honestly and fairly with everyone is a nice feeling when you go home to sleep at night.

So enough of that theme! The Real Estate market here in Fairbanks has slowed way down for the season. This means that prices are generally lower and there is less competition for you buyers. I've still got three multi-family properties on the market (two duplexes and one triplex) a home in fox and nice little dry cabin at a good price. Take a look at my listings page here and give me a call. If you have any questions or suggestions about my web site or anything at all, don't hesitate to let me know.

Hopefully my next post won't be in two months.

Take care,

Ryan Danhauser