It has been one hot summer here in Newnan Georgia. There have been more ninety degree plus day this year than in any previous year that I can recall.
And when you add in the extremely high humidity, the so-called “heat index” has been over a hundred degrees for many days in a row. Yesterday, as the sweat was pouring as I installed yard signs on my new listings, the word “sweltering” popped into my head.
I never really thought much of the word ‘sweltering,” but the use of the term in describing our climatic condition has never been more appropriate.
It’s miserable outside. Even more depressing is the fact that the long range forecast calls for more of the same.
And so as air-conditioners whirl and fans spin, one looks to the outside world with trepidation.
Because it’s really sweltering out there!
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Richard,
Hope you get some relief down there soon!
I agree the weather does affect real estate market. We find it difficult when it rains too much , or there is snow or heat.
Richard...We live two hours from the Canadian boarder and have see many 90 degree plus days this summer, very unusual for New Hampshire...but we'll get through it.
Richard - We used to install our yard signs ourselves - but with the inventory we have we outsourced it last year. Have not regretted that at all - especially on the days where the temp hits 110+!
Good morning Richard,
Our July was pleasantly cooler but August is starting off with a bang! We have been over a 100 ever day and no relief in sight!
We just recovered from a week of 100 degree weather. I'm sure glad it's over.
Richard it takes a lot of effort to look professional with wet spots on the shirt. It can get hot enough that the clients don't like to get out either. If they are out, then they are serious
Richard
It's been a really hot summer here too!! The worst is showing a home where there is no AIR CONDITIONING or the seller has the thermostat turned up. I am trying not to complain because before we know it Winter will be here :).
Michele...
I hope so too. Thanks so much.
Gita...
I guess that selling real estate really is an outdoor activity! Thanks.
Steve...
It has been a hot one all over the country, it seems. thanks, my friend.
T & S....
I used to have a pretty good guy, but he became unreliable! Thanks for the good tip, though!
LOL- OH THOSE SIGNS!!! They always push me over the edge.
I hate installing those open house directional signs in the heat, then having to work the open house all sweaty, with my hair frizzy and crazy.
We've been experiencing a heat wave here too.
Dorie...
The only pleasant day we had was the Fourth of July, which worked out for all of the festivities. Other than that it's been hot, hot, hot! Thanks my friend.
Lenn...
It just drains you, doesn't it? THX
Ed...
And you always gotta wonder how you smell. Thanks!
Noah...
We show mostly foreclosures that feel more like pizza ovens than homes. Thank you for the comment.
Heather...
Am you just feel icky! Thank you for adding to the conversation.
Richard, I started my real estate career in northern Minnesota, selling lakeshore properties. Very nice but they are all under 2 feet (at least) of ice and snow with sub zero temps for a good (read bad) part of the year. I moved to Seattle for year around work and never looked back.
Ugh, the heat here has been unbearable. We have extremely high heat along with humidity so it is a double wham!
It has been a warm one that is for sure. I think it's the humidity that has not let up that is really getting to us.
I'll take ice, snow and cold any day on this mess...I don't feel too professional when I'm sweating!
As a read this I am still recovering from my morning run. Five miles starting at 545am. Even at that unholy hour it was muggy hot. After 7am it is downright dangerous to run.
Thank goodness we're getting a break from our run of sweltering heat. Now we're dealing with humidity. The combination is unbearable.
It's definitely been a hot summer so far.with no let up in the near future. But, what's been tougher for me, was opening my utilities bill this month!
Richard - I haven't felt this uncomfortable with the heat and humidity since monsoon season in Malaysia. My A/C is working overtime, and the bills are showing it.
Richard - Thank you for making me thankful, yet again, that Colorado doesn't bake to quite the same degree as the rest of the country. As I read your post I kept thinking, however, of how difficult it is to show property when it's hidden by a foot of snow or even better, the day after the snow when you have to swim through all of the muddy slushy puddles. Either way I think it balances out.
Here's hoping that your world cools down and your market heats up accordingly!
It is supposed to be another hot day today in Chesapeake Virginia. I will be thinking of you sweltering in GA! But hey, that is what central air is for!
Richard.....it's a great time to take advantage of sitting in an air conditioned room and blogging.....and blogging....and blogging
I remember an open house I didn in the rain, pouring!!!! I was soaked by the time I set out my signs... And no one came by. I did read a good book though. :)
Hi Richard. It sure is hot out there!
It's hitting the whole country too. I have no use for hot and humid...
Thanks for writing and stay cool!
Ken
The humdity around here is just awful this year. My windows are fogged everywhere. And showing property is a lesson in how to hold your composure when dripping wet . Its a challenge
The temps here are also sweltering. I tell sellers if they're out now, they're serious buyers.
If you live in Texas and near the coast then you know what a lobster feels like right before he is steamed to your dinner plate!
I had to remind my daughterr not to leave her new lap top in the truck because the heat index gets up to 105+ inside a vehicle when closed up! As a matter of fact we Texans most of the time during the summer leave our window cracked by 4 or 5 inches to insure that the window will not bust due to high heat temperatures!
Where are you my sweet Texas winter?
Coming to you from Texas...
It's been the same here on Long Island. I can't remember the last time we had a hot Summer like this.