I was blessed with the lovely gift of Butterflies in my garden today. The sun came out and my yard became alive with butterflies in the very colors of our season! I just wanted to share these lovely creatures with you in the spirit of they were received. They brought me a great deal of joy and I
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10/28/2009
As I stumbled into my kitchen to turn on my coffee pot this morning I was having a difficult time shaking the spider webs from my mind. My living room looked like a hay field shortly after harvest since my dog Dallas enjoys chewing the decorative balls on my coffee table. As I looked around at th
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10/21/2009
One of my favorite things on Sunday is having the time to surf Active Rain and say hello to my friends. I love reading all the diverse topics and being able to view the world from others' perspectives! I learn, I laugh and I love getting to know so many different people and personalities. Just op
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10/18/2009
Do You Speak Real Estate "SIGN" Language? And, no I don't mean like this... No, no. I mean really... Do you speak Real Estate sign language?? I find this to be one of my weaknesses in this busy crazy business we are in. I was thinking about it today though and I am personally committing to better
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10/17/2009
Missy Caulk gave us a history lesson we all need to review. The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work, and give to those who would not.Thomas Jefferson Powerful huh? At what point do we begin to feel as if "Freedom" is in the past? Thanks Missy. All s
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10/17/2009
When assisting "potential clients" or "clients" do you qualify "CEILING PRICE"? If they tell you their top dollar is $400,000 Shouldn't you GO ONE STEP FURTHER FOR THE GOOD OF THE CLIENT? What is that one step??? Think about it. LIFE IS A NEGOTIATION ANY DIRECTION WE TURN. Not just with our clien
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10/16/2009
It's been a long and hot summer. I am pleased with the production and the happy homeowners I have placed and moved. Although, I do remember one day's showings in particular though and now have to "giggle" just a bit. With a shrug and a sigh and an "oh, well...I'll try again" attitude. Lake Living
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10/13/2009
Gary, You say it's your Birthday? You have spent countless hours making us smile, cry, giggle, and reflect. All of us at Diary of a Realtor and ACTIVE RAIN INCLUSIVE want you to know how much you mean to us. So, come on baby, Let's Boogie down!!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU GARY!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for bein
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10/11/2009
Corporate housing in foreclosure is a sign of our times! Corporations that were flourishing once found it to be the standard to own a home within the targeted area of their relocation needs. These CORPORATE OWNED HOMES would be utilized for the incoming new hires. Executives that are transferred
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10/11/2009
Well my friends, This has been a week of challenges. On top of everything life throws at us I showed you a clip of "Dallas" my newly acquired family member. We are getting along famously. Including Jill although she still gets a little perturbed that her quiet world of "Old dog rest" is being dis
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10/09/2009