We strolled around the area, which is always so nice on a weekend. Lots of animals around that area. We got a pair of Sandhill cranes screaming at us, wanting us to keep our distance. I was afraid what Stan would do, since he was unleashed, but they scared the crap out of him, so he kept his distance...
We also took the opportunity to check out Ken's potentially new offices. When his lease expires this summer he needs to move his business to a larger location so he can grow. It is starting to be pretty tight with space at his current location. One of his clients owns a building almost across the street of where Ken is now, and they are just finishing building it. Due to the realty (or I should say EVERYTHING) slump, Ken has a lot more bargaining power. He can get a much larger location for less then he is actually paying now, and brand new too.
There are so many empty, brand new office spaces in the area, he can pretty much pick and choose. Good timing for us! I wish we were in the market for a new house right now, because there are some really good deals to be had... One place that I have kept an eye on, in one of the neighborhoods I could see myself move to, there is a house for sale, two years old. The owners are trying to save themselves from foreclosure; the sale price is $240,000 less then what they paid for it in 2006! Amazing... Our house is still valued at more than we paid for it, since we bought ours just before the big realty boom, so we should be fine. But I really feel for all those overextended families out there...
On a happier note, Sarah seems to be much better, so we should be able to go for our hike in St Pete tomorrow.
Hope you are having a great weekend!
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