Well, We Prayed For Rain -- Received with a Vengence - 06/22/11 02:30 PM
We prayed for rain in North Texas and earlier this week, Denton County was pounded with rain and hail.  Here's a few pictures...(Denton County).


Trees beat up and leaves covering the ground as if it were the end of the autumn season.
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So Far, Have Only Lost 1 Shoe and a Laptop Cord - 06/22/11 01:39 PM
A couple of months ago my family lost one of our beloved Shar-pei dogs.  Boomer was a beautiful shar-pei that had been found running along side a freeway in the Dallas Fort Worth area, Texas, during a horrible thunderstorm, thus the name Boomer.  We adopted him from the North American Shar-Pei Rescue organization, Texas division.
Boomer, typical of the breed was an extremely loyal, lovable dog to his family and a great protector of our property. We had him for a short 5 years. My sweet Boomer died after a two month battle with degenerative disk disease.  Not only did my … (3 comments)

Wow! 3240 Square Feet of Open Spaces only $149,900! - 06/20/11 05:29 PM
Wow! Minutes from Joe Pool Lake in Dallas County, Cedar Hill, Texas...you can find this immaculate home for sale at only $149,900!  And for high school football lovers...Cedar Hill High School is a championship football team!

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It's So Dry in Texas....Baby Armadillo Ventures for Water in Neighbor's Driveway - 06/20/11 09:20 AM
We need rain!
Even the armadillos are tired of the dry conditions! See the video below courtesy of channel 13 in the Houston area. Cute, baby armadillo strays to a neighbors driveway to drink sprinkler water!

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New Listing, 10416 Lake Bend, Fort Worth Texas! - 06/17/11 12:15 AM
If you have a chance, take a look at a new property listing in Fort Worth, Texas (Hurst, Euless, Bedford schools).
This is an immaculate property!

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Reduction in Listing - Fort Worth, Texas - Keller ISD - 06/15/11 06:15 PM
Short Sale has been reduced! Over 2600 square feet for $99,900 built in 2008!!! Investors welcome!

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Damn Women Drivers! - 06/15/11 10:29 AM
During a home tour last week, I was reminded of a joke that I had received in the past, as the male driver (fellow broker) had a little road rage and in his road rage episode, says jokingly (but seriously), "Damn Woman Driver".  See below.
 
This morning on the Interstate, I looked over to my left and there was a
Woman, in a  brand new Cadillac doing 65 mph, with her face up next to her rear view mirror putting on her eyeliner.   I looked away for a couple seconds...   to continue  shaving and when I looked … (6 comments)

Can the Freeze-and-Thaw Method Clone Buyers & Sellers for Me? - 06/14/11 10:40 PM
According to http://news.xinhuanet.com, S. Korean scientists/researchers in Seoul, Koria at Jeju National University have cloned a cow with new freezing technology.  Apparently they've managed to clone a black cow that had died three years ago with ultra-rapid freezing and thawing of eggs.  This freeze-and-thaw technology will allow mass cloning of animals even after their death.
DNA testing showed that the newly born cow has the same genetic blueprint as the original dead cow.  The same researchers succeeded in cloning a bull that had died two years ago.

I was just dreaming, but wouldn't it be great to find those buyers and sellers … (1 comments)

Be Safe on the Lake! - 06/13/11 02:34 PM
According to the Denton Record Chronicle, two women were injured Friday night by getting caught under a boat propeller in Lake Lewisville (Denton County, Texas).

Both women were swimming behind a boat parked at Sneaky Pete's.  The women were dropped off by boat and then caught in the propeller as the boat driver was backing up.
Neither have life-threatening injuries, however one is in more serious condition due to serious leg injuries.  The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is investigating the incident.
Boaters and lake enthusiasts...please be careful!  
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Adult Truths - 06/12/11 07:50 PM
I received this from a friend and thought my Active Rain real estate friends might enjoy them on this Sunday afternoon.

Adult Truths 1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die. 2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong. 3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger. 4. There is great need for a sarcasm font. 5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet? 6. Was learning cursive … (9 comments)

North Texas Has an Earthquake Today? - 06/12/11 07:26 PM
A seismologist determined that there was an earthquake with a 2.7 magnitude in North Texas today.  Texans commonly have weather issues such as tornados, hurricanes, funnel clouds, and severe thunderstorms...but earthquakes? Below are the details registered. Source:earthquake.usgs.gov.
Earthquake Details
Magnitude 2.7
Date-Time Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 16:51:48 Utc
Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 11:51:48 AM at epicenter
Location 32.236 degrees N, 97.002 degrees W
Depth 5 km (3.1 miles) set by location program
Region North Texas
This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.
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Stinky, Polluted Air Is More Serious Than You Might Think - 06/12/11 04:22 PM
Denton County has had the year's first air quality violation, in fact the highest concentration of ozone in the Dallas-Fort Worth area happened in Denton on June 6th.  The gas that forms naturally in the ozone layer is produced in the lower atmosphere by the photochemical reaction of certain pollutants.  Violations also occurred at monitoring stations in Frisco, Pilot Point, Keller and Grapevine, according to the Denton Record Chronicle.

Poor air quality and air attributes to approximately 4% of deaths in the U.S. according to the Harvard School of Public Health, so dirty air may be more serious than you think. … (2 comments)

Highland Village Texas Woman Writes Lewisville History Book - 06/12/11 02:34 PM
Highland Village, Texas woman and US history teacher at North Central Texas College, Robin Cole-Jett has written a book called "Images of America: Lewisville" which tells about a farming community that has grown to be one of the largest cities in Dallas Fort Worth metroplex.

Hundreds of pictures in the book shows how early Lewisville (Denton County) residents dressed, worked, played and moved about.
You can hear all about the book on June 17th from 12:15 - 1:00 p.m. at the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum in Denton Texas.  The lecture will be in the Commissioners Courtroom and is free of charge!
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New Listing! Townhome in Irving, Texas -- Light and Bright! - 06/07/11 06:19 PM
Please take a look at a new listing.  Corner townhome unit in a gated community! Two bedrooms, 2 and a half bathrooms, 1 car garage with additional parking in the front driveway!  Lakeside Landing Community has a canal that runs through it and two pools! 

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Employee Asking for a Raise in this Environment? - 06/07/11 04:41 PM
 
The real estate market, the financial market, and the job market, to name a few markets that have been challenging in the last couple of years.
 
I've been self-employed so long, that I've forgotten how to ask for a raise, but here's a suggestion (lol).

 
Employee: Excuse me sir, may I talk to you? Boss: Sure, come on in.   What can I do for you? Employee:  Well sir, as you know, I have been an employee of this prestigious firm for over ten years. Boss:  Yes. Employee:  I won't beat around the bush.   Sir, I … (2 comments)

Flower Mound Humane Society to Walk Naked at Annual Fido Fest - 06/06/11 10:48 PM
Before you get to excited.   On Saturday, June 18, 2011, the Humane Society of Flower Mound will host its annual Fido Fest dog walk fundraiser.  This year the star of the show will be a little dog nicknamed "Naked," who was rescued by HSFM last month. 
This beautiful puppy was rescued when she was only 10 weeks old. Covered in mange, with almost no hair, open sores all over her body, and parasites that were literally sucking the life out of her, Naked is recovering. 
Naked the 10 Week Old Puppy, picture courtesy of Humane Society of Flower Mound
The Humane Society of Flower Mound was able … (4 comments)

Year to Date Sold Statistics for Highland Village, Texas - 06/06/11 03:03 PM
Year to Date Sold Statistics for Highland Village, Texas. Additional information: (source: wikipedia.com) Highland Village is served by the Lewisville Independent School District, which has three elementary schools and one middle school located in the city. Marcus High School, located in Flower Mound but near Highland Village, is the city's principal high school. Neighborhood schools serving this area include:
Elementary schools Highland Village - Exemplary Heritage - Exemplary McAuliffe - Exemplary Middle school Briarhill Middle School - Exemplary High school Edward S. Marcus High School - Exemplary (08-09)
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