Tucson By Choice!: In This Real Estate Market, You Need Deep Roots

In This Real Estate Market, You Need Deep Roots

"Bloom where you're planted."  I saw this Barrel Cactus high up on a rock outcropping in the Tortillita mountains.

Not all success comes from being planted in fertile, cultivated soil.  The tiny seed that is now this hundred pound giant fell between the rocks. 

It found enough wind-blown soil, moisture and shade to germinate.  It began to send out roots, looking to anchor itself in place.  Once anchored, its roots probed every crack and crevice in the rockface in its never-ending search for nourishment and moisture. 

I feel a kinship with this successful Barrel Cactus in today's Real Estate market.  And look!  It's wearing a crown of yellow blooms that have matured into fruit.

I'm Mike in Tucson, your preferred Tucson, Arizona mortgage lender.
Mike Jones (Tucson Mortgage Company, LLC): Loan Officer in Tucson, Pima County, Arizona
Think of me as your local expert.

21 comments • Mike Jones • April 05 2008 10:22PM

Comments

Mike, this is a powerful message.  Thank you for the blog and the picture.  I would say that if we looked closer at most success stories, we would find more of the qualities demonstrated by this cactus than the proposition that success came with ease.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate about 4 years ago
Mike, this is a powerful message.  Thank you for the blog and the picture.  I would say that if we looked closer at most success stories, we would find more of the qualities demonstrated by this cactus than the proposition that success came with ease.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate about 4 years ago
Mike, this is a powerful message.  Thank you for the blog and the picture.  I would say that if we looked closer at most success stories, we would find more of the qualities demonstrated by this cactus than the proposition that success came with ease.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate about 4 years ago
Mike, this is a powerful message.  Thank you for the blog and the picture.  I would say that if we looked closer at most success stories, we would find more of the qualities demonstrated by this cactus than the proposition that success came with ease.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate about 4 years ago
Mike, this is a powerful message.  Thank you for the blog and the picture.  I would say that if we looked closer at most success stories, we would find more of the qualities demonstrated by this cactus than the proposition that success came with ease.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate about 4 years ago
Mike, this is a powerful message.  Thank you for the blog and the picture.  I would say that if we looked closer at most success stories, we would find more of the qualities demonstrated by this cactus than the proposition that success came with ease.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate about 4 years ago
Mike, this is a powerful message.  Thank you for the blog and the picture.  I would say that if we looked closer at most success stories, we would find more of the qualities demonstrated by this cactus than the proposition that success came with ease.
Posted by Lola Audu~Audu Real Estate~Grand Rapids, MI Real Estate about 4 years ago

We can survive and thrive anywhere given the will to do so.  Great message, buddy.  Keep 'em coming!

Posted by Fairbanks Alaska Real Estate Specialists Jesse & Kathy Clifton 907-328-9328 (Jesse Clifton & Associates, REALTORS®) about 4 years ago
Mike, I think the concept of deep roots and lack of water at the surface is very appropriate for Realtors in survival mode in this market. Very good thought.
Posted by Gary Woltal - Assoc. Broker REALTOR® SFR Dallas Ft. Worth (Keller Williams Realty) about 4 years ago

Hi Mike,

Great photo. It reminds me of the palms that grown between cracks in concrete here in SoCal. I see it every now and then. It always makes me think how strong they must be to survive in that situation. A great metaphor for life.

Posted by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner,CRS,CDPE,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA (Preferred Home Brokers) about 4 years ago

Hi Mike,

Great photo. It reminds me of the palms that grown between cracks in concrete here in SoCal. I see it every now and then. It always makes me think how strong they must be to survive in that situation. A great metaphor for life.

Posted by Orange Co. Real Estate~Lynda Eisenmann, Broker-Owner,CRS,CDPE,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA (Preferred Home Brokers) about 4 years ago

Mike, once again, your incredible insights and way of taking something so out of the ordinary and making it totally relevent. This is such a powerful message and what a great illustration for us.

Great job Mike!

Susan 

Posted by Susan Davis, Saving your clients money on their utilities. (Ambit Energy) about 4 years ago
Mike- This is wonderfully written and a gorgeous photo of a cactus that once started out as a seed, God is amazing! 
Posted by Nestor & Katerina Gasset Realtors® Wellington Florida Homes For Sale (International Properties and Investments LLC) about 4 years ago
Do I have to say it several time or is once enough . Good post and I got the message. I may have to go fertilize some of my past clients tomorrow.
Posted by Terry+Bonnie Westbrook Westbrook Realty Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Real Estate (Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner) about 4 years ago
Mike - nice photo.  The example of tenacity, perseverance and faith in one's ability to thrive in challenging circumstances can be seen often in our beautiful desert--and I like to think it rubs off of the human populace (as long as you don't "rub up" on the cacti that show these qualities)!
Posted by Kent Simpson "TucsonKent" Tucson Homes Land & Investment (Tierra Antigua Realty - Downtown) about 4 years ago
Great photo, great post.  Pretty soon you can publish a book with 100 of these little gems!
Posted by Margaret Woda, Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Crofton, MD) about 4 years ago

Mike,

I didn't realize Lola stuttered...LOL...all kidding aside...there is a great message here for all of us!!! Thanks,   Fran

Posted by Fran 'The Title Man' Gaspari Title Insurance-PA & NJ (Patriot Land Transfer, Inc.) about 4 years ago

Fran,

AR was experiencing it's recurring slowdown over the weekend.  I've learned to click once to submit a comment, and open another window.  When you click repeatedly, it doesn't seem that anything is happening, but you end up with the "stutter."

Margaret,

Thanks for commenting.  And that's not a bad idea!

Kent,

Thanks for commenting, for calling yesterday, and for the two referrals.  I'll be over to your blog soon!

Terry,

Once will do; good luck with the fertilization project.

Katerina,

He is!  Thanks for stopping to comment.

Susan,

I sure appreciate my readers, and you're faithful about stopping by.  Thank you!

Lynda,

I'd like to see a photo of the palms you're talking about.  See you soon on your blog.

Gary,

Not just realtors, either.  It's a good metaphor for lenders, title people, and all whose livlihood is tied to real estate.  Much success, my friend!

Jesse,

Thanks for the encouragement.  Look for Spring!

Lola,

I love the way you write!  I'm praying for patience for you, though.  Isn't it frustrating when Active Rain slows down?

Mike in Tucson

Posted by Mike Jones (SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC) about 4 years ago
Hey Mike love the analogy!  It is true that we must really work hard to succeed in this business.  Its not just about the quick and easy deals.  And the fruit or our labor blooms in the end!
Posted by Sandy Noll PS Real Estate Group From Mill Creek to Mercer Island ((RSVP Real Estate) 425.890.0878 www.psrealestategroup.com) about 4 years ago
Mike - first off, what a beautiful photo! Second, many are getting part-time jobs to help out until the market swings around - it is indeed a difficult time for all!
Posted by Bill's Blog - Florida Realty Professional - AHWD (Charles Rutenberg Realty) about 4 years ago
Great analogy Mike.  Things still bloom even in the most desparate of times!  Great post!
Posted by Spokane Home Loan -- Casey Brischle -- Mortgage Professional (Columbia Bank) about 4 years ago

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