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Each month AR runs numerous contests as a way for our members to engage in activities
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This Bug's for You - 04/21/09 01:25 AM
I just watched watched Pinocchio with my children, while we were all sick with the flu. On a recent trip to Cancun, we took this photo. It got me wondering about conscience. Good ol' Jiminy Cricket was Pinocchio's Conscience. I printed off the picture, and posted it near my desk. No, not to cause distress for anyone looking at it (it is scary, and very large indeed), but rather a gentle reminder to always do the right thing. One might argue that you do not need a talisman to do good. I agree. This is a small token to remind me (11 comments)
Spring is Here, are You a Shrinking Violet? - 04/11/09 09:04 PM
Spring is among us now. And in keeping with the theme, the market is sprouting a little too. Here in Bellingham, WA, we have seen market improvement in the past two months. No doubt, lower interest rates, first-time home buyer tax credits, and lower home prices are to blame. While we were in a market slump, many agents left the industry or reduced their availability to part-time. I was lucky enough to maintain a full-time status. Were you one of the lucky ones? Frequently I am asked about the market, as I am sure most of you are. I have worked (7 comments)
Military Relationships Never Die - My Wake-Up Call - 04/11/09 05:58 PM
The phone rang this morning very early. I knew it could not be the pilot, so I thought "Self, who could be calling so early?" Not wanting to be the person who answers the phone like they just finished smoking a pack of cigarettes chased by a fifth of whiskey, I faked a "Good Morning! This is Amy..." "Mrs. Led?" (husband's Call Sign is Led, as in Zeppelin, as in guitar-playing pilot who once had long hair prior to joining the military). I answered perkily, "Yes, wow, I haven't heard that name in a while." Turns out, a fighter pilot from (10 comments)
Bellingham Realty Girl | Amy S Zender | Realtor® www.bellinghamrealtygirl.com | amyzender@connectrealty.com Connect Realty.com | 112 Ohio Street, Ste. 101, Bellingham, WA 98225 | Office: 360-920-4886 Amy Zender is dedicated to supporting the hottest Real Estate market in Bellingham, Washington! Amy's goal is to empower you with accurate, innovative, and honest information. Be mindful of the many choices you have as buyers and sellers, as we find ourselves in a market where there is plenty of room to be creative! Give Amy, your savvy Bellingham Real Estate Agent, a call to learn what she and her (13 comments)
If my Son can Battle Darth Vadar, I can Stand Up to My Clients - 04/01/09 11:05 PM
I have clients who insist on pricing their home too high. They will not listen to reason. "But we bought it at this price, why isn't it worth twice that now? We wanted this property, so will someone else. The market isn't affecting these more expensive homes..." and on and on. You get the picture. Some short time ago, we visited DisneyLand in California. We surprised the children with the news on the morning we drove the airport. Instead of celebrating and running around the house screaming like my 4 yr. old did (she knew she would dine with the coveted (83 comments)
A fanciful blog about all things Real Estate, the economy, Bellingham localism, Amy's friendly, worldly advice, and of course, Amy's etiquette school experiences!
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