Winter Storm

Lisa Benton (CRYE-LEIKE REALTORS) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:14:18 -0800

To view more pictures of the Joneboro Arkansas area after the ice storm came through go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/lisabenton/ The storm left behind lots of you damaged trees and over 3000 utility poles snapped in two in Northeast Arkansas. Most residents lost power and many are still without power today. Utility crews say it could be several weeks before everyone has their power back on. Many schools are closed until further notice.

Insurance companies and tree and lawn service cmpanies will be busy for weeks to come trying to get everything cleaned up and back to normal.

2009 Jonesboro Arkansas Ice Storm

Lisa Benton (CRYE-LEIKE REALTORS) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 19:04:50 -0800

First time buyer tax Credit

Lisa Benton (CRYE-LEIKE REALTORS) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:07:45 -0800

I'm sure most of you have heard about the first time home buyer tax credit that is now available. It could be very beneficial to those of us who work with first time home buyers. Here is the link to the IRS site where you can read about it and hopefully began to educate your clients about it also.

http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=186831,00.html

This is a great opportunity to help a first time home buyer get into a new home! If the link doesn't work just copy and paste it into your browser!

Texting

Lisa Benton (CRYE-LEIKE REALTORS) — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:13:12 -0800

I just installed a widget to my website www.lisabentonteam.com. Now clients can send me a text while on my site if they have questions about a property! Isn't technology wonderful??!!!

39 tips to a better 2009

Lisa Benton (CRYE-LEIKE REALTORS) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:38:21 -0800

Tips for a Better Life - 2009

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.

4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to __________ today.'

5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2008.

7. Make time to practice meditation and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of six.

9. Dream more while you are awake.

10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants. Eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.

14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, or issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the NEGATIVE BLUES away.

18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?'

26. Forgive everyone for everything.

27. What other people think of you is none of your business.

28. REMEMBER GOD heals everything.

29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

33. The best is yet to come.

34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up!

35. Do the right thing!

36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!)

37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statement: I am thankful for __________. And review your purpose for the day.

38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.

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39 tips to a better 2009