Strange sightings

So what a weired week...we'll start on Sunday....I was showing homes to some buyers clients. I have a vibe it might just be "the one" finally. It was a LOVELY 1860 farmhouse on 5 acres. It was updated yet they kept the old charm, which was very tasteful. Every room was huge (something we are looking for) and had a 1st floor master bed & bath (addition approx 11 years ago). Upon entering we noticed some water damage from where the roof lines go together. If this was the only major issues, not a problem. Everything else seemed so perfect, so I can work with inspection issues and counter offers. So "mom" went outside with the kids (I brought Savannah with so she could play with their children-worked out great) "Dad" & I went to the basement. that's when ANY & ALL DEALS fell into a black hole. WATER was everywhere--I rolled my pants up & we went "in"--at least to the 10x10 section where there was no water. Rotting wood, a rusted steel beam on the ceiling (This was NOT built with the home in 1860, which means the moisture had destroyed the wood) No sump pump & not even a dehumidifier. It was actually physically sad & crushed us. Not only because we lost a sale of what was potentially "The home" but because an exquisitely updated, well kept old charm farmhouse was DESTROYED!! The only thing to save that place was to lift the home & re-do the foundation (can we say MONEY?) SO we are moving on, sadly from that.
So another home this week (another client) had no electricity, no water on, and yes, yes...more water in the basement...sigh. I'm done with water already.
BUT this same client has now found "The one" from a home I recommended we look at--which we did today. We are waiting to her from her money guy and then we move on with inspections.
My Multi family is getting great showings. A possibly contract in a week? It's the top on a buyers list as of yesterday ;)
SO with it being Wednesday, we'll see what other adventures await.

MORAL OF THE STORY: Take care of your homes people!! Please. $100.00 now might make the difference between a home that sells for market value or sits forever & never sells. PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENTS!! That's the best advice I could give anyone, no matter what our economy is doing & what type of market we're in.