December 2015
December 2015
”It costs no more to have my experience working for you.”—Joe Voordouw
Caterpillars for Christmas Anybody? The festive season is well and truly upon us and this can only mean one thing—it’s time to tuck into some delicious, deep fried caterpillars. Wait, what? Christmas in each country has its own quirks and traditions, like this one from southern Africa. But in case the fried Emperor Moth delicacy is not quite to your taste, and you’d like to try something new this season, let’s look at other weird and wonderful ways the world celebrates Christmas. When Santa Claus makes his pit stop in Ireland, chances are it won’t be for the usual milk and cookies. Instead, mince pies and a bottle of Guinness are left out for him—a much needed energy boost for the busy man. Let’s hope he can still operate his sleigh afterwards! In Japan, a different bearded old man is star of the day—Colonel Sanders. Unlike our traditional ham or turkey, Kentucky Fried Chicken is the fare of the day. Thanks to powerful marketing, people book their bucket of chicken months in advance and KFC restaurants are always crowded on a day which is otherwise business as usual. Getting to Christmas mass in the city of Caracas in Venezuela takes on an interesting spin. Literally. The busy streets are closed to traffic
allowing people to roller-skate to mass. Not recommended if you’re also partial to a Christmas eggnog! If you’re single and visiting the Czech Republic, throw a shoe over your shoulder on Christmas Day. If the toe points to the door you’re in luck— you will be married within the year. In the adjacent Slovakia, playing with food is encouraged. Loksa, a mixture of sweet poppy seed, bread and water is served on Christmas Eve. At the start of dinner, the head of the family throws a spoonful at the ceiling. The more mixture that sticks, the better the crops will be
the following year. Get throwing for next year’s vegetable garden! This Christmas, no matter where in the world you are, why not make your own annual tradition with your loved ones? You never know, it may just catch on!
39 Vodanovich Rd, Te Atatu Sth 10 Harding Ave, Te Atatu Sth Marketed & sold by Joe Marketed & sold by Joe
17 Taipari Rd, Te Atatu Pen. Marketed & sold by Joe
Thank You...and Merry Christmas! As 2015 draws to a close, I want to say thank you to everyone I’ve been privileged to work with this year. Whether you have trusted me to sell your home, you’ve purchased from me, asked for advice or simply enjoyed reading my newsletters, I want you to know: I appreciate you.
Selling? Call Joe Voordouw today.
In a country where there is approximately one real estate salesperson for every 350 people (yep, that’s about the same as the number of doctors) I realise you do have a choice. Thank you for choosing me. For me, this business is not all about making the sale; it’s about meeting the needs of my clients. If you ever have any question, big or small, about buying or selling, please call anytime. You might want to know the sale price of a particular home, approximately how much your home is worth in the current market or how much value a particular renovation or improvement might add. Perhaps you’re thinking of moving to a different part of the country Continued...
M 021 949 448 DDI 09 834 2855
[email protected] | www.realestatewestauckland.com | 1-3 Rhone Ave, Te Atatu Peninsula
and you’d like to know what you can expect to pay for a home there; I can help with that too. Whatever your question, I look forward to hearing from you. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, safe and happy holidays. Come back refreshed and recharged, ready to make 2016 your best year yet.
Real Estate Market Trends Nov-14
Sep-15
Oct-15
Nov-15
Median $ 602,000 727,500 705,000
711,500
West Auckland No. sales
432
441
401
346
Median days
29
28
32
30
Interest
6.74%
5.99%
5.99%
5.75%
16 Teal Way, Hobsonville Marketed & sold by Joe
West Auckland Avg $ Rent Per Week
Warm regards
1 bdrm
290
310
315
285
Joe Voordouw
2 bdrm
360
375
400
390
3 bdrm
440
475
475
470
4 bdrm
530
540
565
580
Source: REINZ
Congratulations to November’s Christmas ham winner: Rebekah MacPhail.
14 Dignan Street, Pt Chevalier Marketed & sold by Joe
“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”—Charles Dickens
What people are saying about Joe…
Just for a Laugh
Murray & Betty Sudoku Challenge
Spoon into glasses and set in the fridge (approx. 40 mins).
1
4 1 9 8 5 7 6 2 3
3 5 6 2 1 4 7 8 9
7 8 2 9 3 6 1 4 5
Courtesy of www.foodbox.co.nz
8 3 4 6 9 5 2 7 1
A truly innovative and magical Christmas dessert!
9 7
Serve with vanilla ice cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon. 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 9 8
The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. “It’s all sorted dear,” he says. “They’re both coming home for Christmas and they’re paying their own airfares!”
We are very happy with the effort, honesty and little chats we had. Thanks Joe.
Sudoku Solution
She calls her Dad immediately and screams at the old man, “You are NOT getting divorced! Don’t do a single thing until I get there. I’m calling my brother back and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don’t do a thing. DO YOU HEAR ME?!!!" and hangs up.
Chop and roast pumpkin for 45 mins until cooked. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in a double boiler (or very slowly in the microwave). In a blender blend: roast pumpkin, mascarpone, ginger and melted chocolate. Optionally add juice from 1 lemon and lemon rind.
2 9 1 7 4 8 5 3 6
Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. “Like hell they’re getting divorced,” she shouts, “I'll take care of this.”
When Murray and I decided to sell the home we have lived in for 55 years we contacted Joe. We were so pleased we did, he made selling so easy for us. He was always in touch, his professionalism and understanding made our experience so much easier.
9 2 8 4 6 1 3 5 7
“We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,” the old man says. “We're sick of each other, and I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister on the Gold Coast and tell her!” He hangs up.
½ pumpkin ¼ cup castor sugar 100g white chocolate 1 tsp dried ginger 120g mascarpone (or crème fraiche) cinnamon to taste 1 lemon (optional)
6 7 5 3 8 2 9 1 4
“Dad, what are you talking about?” the son screams.
Pumpkin Pie Sundae
1 4 3 5 7 9 8 6 2
An elderly man in Auckland calls his son in Sydney and says: “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing: 59 years of misery is well enough.”
9
3 5 7 8 9 2 1 8 9 3 5 5 3 2 4 6
4 3 7 6 3 5 7 9 2 6 8 2 5 3 3 4 6 9 7 9 5
Selling? Call Joe Voordouw today.
M 021 949 448 DDI 09 834 2855 Articles © 2015 Downright Brilliant
Buy West Realty Ltd MREINZ Licensed (REAA 2008)
”It costs no more to have my experience working for you.”—Joe Voordouw
Caterpillars for Christmas Anybody? The festive season is well and truly upon us and this can only mean one thing—it’s time to tuck into some delicious, deep fried caterpillars. Wait, what? Christmas in each country has its own quirks and traditions, like this one from southern Africa. But in case the fried Emperor Moth delicacy is not quite to your taste, and you’d like to try something new this season, let’s look at other weird and wonderful ways the world celebrates Christmas. When Santa Claus makes his pit stop in Ireland, chances are it won’t be for the usual milk and cookies. Instead, mince pies and a bottle of Guinness are left out for him—a much needed energy boost for the busy man. Let’s hope he can still operate his sleigh afterwards! In Japan, a different bearded old man is star of the day—Colonel Sanders. Unlike our traditional ham or turkey, Kentucky Fried Chicken is the fare of the day. Thanks to powerful marketing, people book their bucket of chicken months in advance and KFC restaurants are always crowded on a day which is otherwise business as usual. Getting to Christmas mass in the city of Caracas in Venezuela takes on an interesting spin. Literally. The busy streets are closed to traffic
allowing people to roller-skate to mass. Not recommended if you’re also partial to a Christmas eggnog! If you’re single and visiting the Czech Republic, throw a shoe over your shoulder on Christmas Day. If the toe points to the door you’re in luck— you will be married within the year. In the adjacent Slovakia, playing with food is encouraged. Loksa, a mixture of sweet poppy seed, bread and water is served on Christmas Eve. At the start of dinner, the head of the family throws a spoonful at the ceiling. The more mixture that sticks, the better the crops will be
the following year. Get throwing for next year’s vegetable garden! This Christmas, no matter where in the world you are, why not make your own annual tradition with your loved ones? You never know, it may just catch on!
39 Vodanovich Rd, Te Atatu Sth 10 Harding Ave, Te Atatu Sth Marketed & sold by Joe Marketed & sold by Joe
17 Taipari Rd, Te Atatu Pen. Marketed & sold by Joe
Thank You...and Merry Christmas! As 2015 draws to a close, I want to say thank you to everyone I’ve been privileged to work with this year. Whether you have trusted me to sell your home, you’ve purchased from me, asked for advice or simply enjoyed reading my newsletters, I want you to know: I appreciate you.
Selling? Call Joe Voordouw today.
In a country where there is approximately one real estate salesperson for every 350 people (yep, that’s about the same as the number of doctors) I realise you do have a choice. Thank you for choosing me. For me, this business is not all about making the sale; it’s about meeting the needs of my clients. If you ever have any question, big or small, about buying or selling, please call anytime. You might want to know the sale price of a particular home, approximately how much your home is worth in the current market or how much value a particular renovation or improvement might add. Perhaps you’re thinking of moving to a different part of the country Continued...
M 021 949 448 DDI 09 834 2855
[email protected] | www.realestatewestauckland.com | 1-3 Rhone Ave, Te Atatu Peninsula
and you’d like to know what you can expect to pay for a home there; I can help with that too. Whatever your question, I look forward to hearing from you. Wishing you a Merry Christmas, safe and happy holidays. Come back refreshed and recharged, ready to make 2016 your best year yet.
Real Estate Market Trends Nov-14
Sep-15
Oct-15
Nov-15
Median $ 602,000 727,500 705,000
711,500
West Auckland No. sales
432
441
401
346
Median days
29
28
32
30
Interest
6.74%
5.99%
5.99%
5.75%
16 Teal Way, Hobsonville Marketed & sold by Joe
West Auckland Avg $ Rent Per Week
Warm regards
1 bdrm
290
310
315
285
Joe Voordouw
2 bdrm
360
375
400
390
3 bdrm
440
475
475
470
4 bdrm
530
540
565
580
Source: REINZ
Congratulations to November’s Christmas ham winner: Rebekah MacPhail.
14 Dignan Street, Pt Chevalier Marketed & sold by Joe
“I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”—Charles Dickens
What people are saying about Joe…
Just for a Laugh
Murray & Betty Sudoku Challenge
Spoon into glasses and set in the fridge (approx. 40 mins).
1
4 1 9 8 5 7 6 2 3
3 5 6 2 1 4 7 8 9
7 8 2 9 3 6 1 4 5
Courtesy of www.foodbox.co.nz
8 3 4 6 9 5 2 7 1
A truly innovative and magical Christmas dessert!
9 7
Serve with vanilla ice cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon. 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 9 8
The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. “It’s all sorted dear,” he says. “They’re both coming home for Christmas and they’re paying their own airfares!”
We are very happy with the effort, honesty and little chats we had. Thanks Joe.
Sudoku Solution
She calls her Dad immediately and screams at the old man, “You are NOT getting divorced! Don’t do a single thing until I get there. I’m calling my brother back and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don’t do a thing. DO YOU HEAR ME?!!!" and hangs up.
Chop and roast pumpkin for 45 mins until cooked. Meanwhile, melt chocolate in a double boiler (or very slowly in the microwave). In a blender blend: roast pumpkin, mascarpone, ginger and melted chocolate. Optionally add juice from 1 lemon and lemon rind.
2 9 1 7 4 8 5 3 6
Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. “Like hell they’re getting divorced,” she shouts, “I'll take care of this.”
When Murray and I decided to sell the home we have lived in for 55 years we contacted Joe. We were so pleased we did, he made selling so easy for us. He was always in touch, his professionalism and understanding made our experience so much easier.
9 2 8 4 6 1 3 5 7
“We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,” the old man says. “We're sick of each other, and I’m sick of talking about this, so you call your sister on the Gold Coast and tell her!” He hangs up.
½ pumpkin ¼ cup castor sugar 100g white chocolate 1 tsp dried ginger 120g mascarpone (or crème fraiche) cinnamon to taste 1 lemon (optional)
6 7 5 3 8 2 9 1 4
“Dad, what are you talking about?” the son screams.
Pumpkin Pie Sundae
1 4 3 5 7 9 8 6 2
An elderly man in Auckland calls his son in Sydney and says: “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing: 59 years of misery is well enough.”
9
3 5 7 8 9 2 1 8 9 3 5 5 3 2 4 6
4 3 7 6 3 5 7 9 2 6 8 2 5 3 3 4 6 9 7 9 5
Selling? Call Joe Voordouw today.
M 021 949 448 DDI 09 834 2855 Articles © 2015 Downright Brilliant
Buy West Realty Ltd MREINZ Licensed (REAA 2008)
