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March 2007 <br />To Whom It May Concern; <br />Last summer I had the pleasure of meeting Pat Briggs. I need to tell you how. <br />My two daughters and 1 were living in a house that we were renting. We were informed <br />that the owner of the house was going to sell and he was going to accomplish this task <br />by doing an auction. I was put up in limbo because l was unsure that if this were sold at <br />this auction, would I still have a place to live. If I did not have a place to five, what was <br />the time frame that 1 needed to be out by? If I did have a place to live (new owners <br />continued it as a rental property), what was going to happen to my rent? I had had an <br />agreement with the owner about my rent to keep it affordable for us, so I had a concern <br />there as well. I was approached by a local business owner about their concern for my <br />family and they recommended that I get in contact with Pat Briggs. They graciously <br />contacted him for me and explained what was going on. <br />I met Pat a few days later. I had never met him before and really did not know what to <br />expect. At first I felt a little reserved because he was asking so many questions, almost <br />like an interview, but more personal. I came to realize that he had a genuine concern <br />about who I was and who my girls were. He cared and wanted to know how he could fit <br />in to make this a positive experience. I believe that if it had come down to my family not <br />being able to live there any longer, he would have tried to assist me in finding just as <br />good of a place. If not better, <br />Leading up to the sale, Pat and I had talked at great length about how this could be a <br />win-win experience for both of us. I was fully aware that the idea of someone buying my <br />home and allowing me to live in it at a great deal less in costs than what it costs to own it <br />was like winning the lottery (odds aren't real good). I was fully aware that if he were not <br />able to change my occupancy somehow, he would not be able to go forward with my <br />ideal. Pat is an extremely smart businessman and visionary. We had talked about a <br />number of different scenarios. <br />What happened? My home was purchased the day of the auction and Pat did purchase <br />it. He sold the home a short time later, with the understanding to the buyer, my <br />occupancy. He made it very clear to the buyers of my situation and intentions for <br />occupancy and he also drew up the lease agreement. <br />Pat is a very genuine, personable and detailed person in everything he does. I was <br />very blessed to have had the opportunity to meet this person because there are not a lot <br />of people like him out there! <br />Sincerely <br />r <br />1 1 <br />Dawn L Doering <br />