Tom Cox's (tomocox) Blog

We have just been out checking our properties for damage by the remenent winds of Hurricane Ike.   Except for the human element, there is very little damage.   Yet with the human element, there is tremendous damage.  Ornamental trees such as flowering pears, willows, and water maples are down eve...

On this date, my family celebrates two birthdays.  On 8-8-28, my father was born in McLean County, KY,  and then 60 years later on 8-8-88, his grandson, my nephew was born in Lexington.   We almost had the third with my grandson who came a bit early on 8-3-08.   How I do wish that Dad could have ...

I am having trouble with Visual Tours.  In June 2007, we agreed to a corporate contract with Visual Tours.  At that time, Visual Tours was represented by a local representative who has since left the firm.   Visual Tours is a very solid product, but while in negotiations for new service in 2008-0...

Today is a day our family will celebrate for hopefully the next century plus.  My first grandchild entered the world at 1:39 PM EST today.  Charles Lyons "Charlie" Teater came 4 weeks early but healthy and still 6lbs 6oz.  It was a rough pregnancy for my daughter due to a detached placenta.   I t...

I want to brag just a bit.  Last night after arriving home after a special office meeting, my wife and business partner was bubbling with joy about the wonderful camaraderie of our team.  What a wonderful culture of Realtors helping Realtors all working to accomplish the needs of clients.   God h...

On Friday, July 18, our spot on RE/MAX International's Leadstreet became active.  As a little boy, I remember the work it took to get the shovel out, dig some fishing worms, clean & oil the shovel, grab a cane pole and head for the fishing pond.  A lot of work if the fish didn't bite, but if they...

Today is my mom's mom's birthday. She has reached 96 today.  Wow, and she's doing what she has done all her life.  She is giving someone a bite to eat, a shelter, a smile, and more importantly, she is giving some person HOPE.   She is doing this while permanently curled up in a fetal position in ...

It's only noon, and its already been a busy day.  Two fine young men from Warren Technologies are here installing our new VOIP phone system.  I am looking forward to having the best phone system currently available to real estate associates.  Our commitment to technology has just made a huge step...

Another busy day.  Lots of loose ends to be sewn-up.  Mike and I did some touch ups on the new telephone system.  Awaiting final installation now.  Had a fine visitor, Robert J., at the old place when I returned.  He and our marketing manager had been in a conversation about mortgages and future ...

Today is the middle of July.  It was a chamber of commerce day here in Oldham County.  Yes, it was a hot day, but not as hot as most July 15's.   We are one step closer to opening RE/MAX FourSquare Realty in LaGrange.  I can hardly wait. So much yet to do, but so much that has been done too.  Tod...