Finally some real rain! We had a very nice thunderstorm this afternoon, and it feels like more to come this evening, so maybe we'll get back on track for the summer monsoon pattern that most of us love. In addition to the welcome cool off at the end of the day, the rain really greens things back up, and it has been too much of a brown summer so far.

I love mid month closings (actually, in this market, I'll take closings any time of day, any day of the week, any week of the month!). Our closing this morning was only 25 minutes, and on a VA loan no less. I know part of the reason was that the seller had previously signed off, so it was a "buyer only" closing. It was also quick because Sally Shelton, my closer at Peoples Title, is the fastest and best closer in the business. But mid month closings are usually quicker and smoother , because things aren't as hectic, the lenders tend to do a better job getting figures done, everyone is a little more relaxed, everything just seems to go smoother. I was representing the seller, and was a bit sad to see her go, as she and her former room mate had been clients for close to 10 years. The buyer got a great house for the money.

Today's photo is from a thunderstorm last summer, taken in our neighborhood. I love what the clouds do when the storms roll through.