Darlene Humphreys's Blog

I know there has been some sleepless nights amongst our local farmers about whether or not they will be able to irrigate the fields this growing season.   The chat around the town has been unmistakable.   Overheard at Fred Meyer a few days ago "There was 5 inches of snow in Chiloquin and 12 inche...

This may be a little raw and emotional, but I felt compelled to post it today. I am 44 years old, I have been through some things.  I have watched loved ones die, I have worked in the prison system where I was sent out to deal with riots or hostage situation.  But recently, I have had to deal wit...

My telephone rang a few days ago, inquiring about a house I have listed for rent.  Since I do not work in the rental market, I found this odd.  Over the weekend, a few more calls about this came in.  Finally, I thought to ask the caller where they are seeing this.  She responded, "The Wal-Mart cl...

I was talking/venting with another agent in the office about some of the lack of information in our local MLS lately.  One picture, minimal description, other things that we felt that if the seller knew, they would find a new agent. So, it became a bit of a contest to find the worst offenders in ...

I was chatting with someone recently, and this question was asked.  What is the strangest thing you have found in a house? My friend Brent Thomas, whose bread and butter is REOs, has much more interesting and sad tales than I do about things found in foreclosure houses.  The strangest things I ha...

Tim Bedore, a first class stand up comic, has some interesting theories.  One is the Animal Conspiracy Theory that the animals are out to get us.  I am beginning to think he may be right. If you do not listen to the Bob and Tom radio show or you do not follow stand up comedy religiously, you may ...

Sellers, thank you to those that actively help try to sell your house! I held an Open House Sunday for a lovely home in a nice neighborhood,  The owners have moved into their new house, so there are only a few pieces of furniture, some towels and such in the home. Since I have shown this home a f...

Awhile ago, I was talking to another Realtor in town that works with foreclosure properties.   He was relating the vandalism and theft from these houses in foreclosure with intricate detail.   When I asked him if he has been contacting the local authorities and he said no.  The waiting, waiting, ...

I have made a move to join Coldwell Banker Holman Premier Realty.  Coldwell Banker Holman Premier Realty has consistantly been the #1 office in Klamath County, they have a strong internet presence and are keeping pace with the changes in the industry.  The combination of their emphasis on marketi...

Really, I mean it. We are all in this together, so can't we all just get along? People can be short, intolerant and just downright mean.   But business is business, put your game face on, suck it up and extend at least a bit of professional courtesy.  Some excerpts of comments that have come my w...