One of the new benefits I have recently added for some of my buyers is throw them a housewarming party after their purchase so that they can show their friends and family their new home, condo or townhouse and also so that they can get to meet and know the people in their community.

I just finished my first one for 2015 for my clients Al & Barbara who purchased a lovely home in Palm Harbor and moved here a few months ago from the east coast of Florida.

The party was a huge hit and was much better attended than we had thought it would be. Several of Al & Barbara’s friends from the condo complex on Island Estates where they own a condo attended as well as quite a few of their new neighbors. We had some wonderful food from The Fresh Market and Trader Joe’s (see the photos I took below, before the food was gone) and Al & Barbara now know a lot more of their neighbors and have made some new friends.

They are wonderful people and I was very happy to be able to make their transition to living here one that will be a great experience for them, now and in the future.

Remaining caprese and wings/drumettes 1/2way through - each had their own full tray at the start.

Remaining caprese and wings/drumettes 1/2way through – there was a full tray of each at the start!

What was left after the first hour - meatballs in Marinara sauce with shredded chicken thighs.

What was left after the first hour – meatballs in Marinara sauce with shredded chicken thighs.

Dessert tray from The Fresh Market

Dessert tray from The Fresh Market