lake livingston homes: The Gift of Butterflies in My Garden~~~wow~~~A Halloween Treat From Huntsville, Texas - 10/29/09 02:37 AM
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 … (16 comments)
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lake livingston homes: How to rescue a squirrel... - 10/18/09 02:11 PM
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 … (9 comments)
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lake livingston homes: Do You Speak Real Estate "SIGN" Language? - 10/17/09 05:30 PM
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 … (118 comments)
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lake livingston homes: WHY RAISE THE CEILING IN A NEGOTIATION? - 10/16/09 06:10 PM
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 … (11 comments)
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lake livingston homes: How "NOT" to sell Real Estate~ - 10/13/09 07:33 PM
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 … (74 comments)
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lake livingston homes: Is Qualifying the same today? No Way!!!!!! - 10/06/09 11:48 PM
We have all been taught to pre-qualify our clients before wasting their time and ours looking for a house they can not buy.
Are you still doing that?
Do you realize just how much the qualifications have changed?
Geez. I remember not more than two years ago the lenders were touting … (16 comments)
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lake livingston homes: Hi...I'm an Acronym. KISS - 09/18/09 07:02 PM
Hi, I'm an Acronym...get it? No, they won't get it. Think this through and learn to speekie da English.
Sure, it's impressive to see all your designations next to your name. Sure, you put a lot of work into getting through those courses to attain a "certified" status....
BUT,
My question … (18 comments)
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lake livingston homes: CLIENT AND A FRIEND~AR REFERRAL~ALL GOOD THINGS! - 06/30/09 09:52 AM
There have been moments that I have wondered, "why on earth am I pounding this keyboard???"
When I first joined Active Rain I felt like the tiniest little droplet of water in a huge field after a deluge. "How can I make a difference here and a difference in my business … (25 comments)
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lake livingston homes: HELLO... - 06/28/09 10:22 AM
I love my computer because my friends live in it ! DEB
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lake livingston homes: It's a FLASHBACK! - 06/24/09 01:25 PM
Well, okay. So now to the new less than perfect economy, falling equity, restrictive real estate Lending Criteria, rising unemployment, and high gas prices we must deal with the threat of a missile.
FLASHBACK...THE BAY OF PIGS.
Yes, of course I was very very young but I remember the fear … (11 comments)
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lake livingston homes: BRANDING...Two All Beef Patties, Special Sauce, Lettuce, Cheese, Pickles, Onions, On a Sesame Seed Bun! What Can We Learn From McDonalds? And take a look at how much more meat there was back then!!!!!!!!!! - 06/23/09 10:42 PM
It is said that today's two year olds have a pre-concieved idea that McDonalds packaged foods are so much better than the same food given to them in a plain white package. What does this mean? It means that McDonald's have made the major breakthrough of inundating our airwaves, print, Internet … (7 comments)
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lake livingston homes: Are You Walking A Tight Rope? - 06/20/09 01:42 PM
The Real Estate business is definitely changing.
When you're searching your MLS have you noticed that the compensation split is being lowered too many times? Obviously there can be no price fixing...so we're all free to sell homes at whatever rate we choose. Right?
My question is...
"Why are we lowering … (6 comments)
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lake livingston homes: Lake Livingston WATERFRONT ~ - 06/18/09 03:23 PM
Introducing the greatest getaway on Lake Livingston! This beautiful estate is on 3+acres of gorgeous lushly landscaped WATERFRONT LAND.
WOO~HOO WONDERLAND! Walls of windows give you the perfect view of Lake Livingston's Bethy Cove.
Water, water and more water is your view from the main house livingroom. What a … (7 comments)
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lake livingston homes: GREAT SHOWING? Beware of the neighbors! - 06/18/09 01:04 PM
You know, I'm certain each one of us Realtors has a bag full of stories about GREAT SHOWINGS GOING BAD BECAUSE OF THE NEIGHBORS...don't we?
Most of us have neighbors. How many times have you had a next door neighbor approach you during a showing to give you their two cents?
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lake livingston homes: What's Water Got To Do With It? - 06/18/09 12:18 PM
EVERYTHING...that's what. Real Estate has been built by the water from the beginning of time. Water is our life blood and has many magical powers. It feeds our bodies with the very substance that supports us. Water cleanses us after a long day. Water supports life that feeds us. Water calms … (5 comments)
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lake livingston homes: The Tortoise and The Hare~ - 06/17/09 10:47 PM
Sure we all have a race to run each day we arise into the world of Real Estate. But, what is it that is really going to make us stand apart from the rest?
Our persistence. We don't have to run faster than anyone else...
Our sincerity. We need to PROVE … (4 comments)
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lake livingston homes: Our fish are dying....it's the heat. - 06/17/09 10:21 PM
Our fish are dying! Yep, they really are. In the smaller bodies of Texas the fish are dying because of the heat. From what I understand, the waters in the smaller bodies turn over when there is not enough oxygen to support the life on the bottom. This in turn kills … (1 comments)
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lake livingston homes: 3-6-9 A Goose Drank Wine, A Monkey Chewed Tobacco... - 06/17/09 10:04 PM
Remember the old song that made absolutely NO sense?
3-6-9, A Goose Drank Wine,
A Monkey Chewed Tobacco On A Street Car Line,
The Line Broke,
The Monkey Got Choked,
They All Rowed To Heaven In A Little Row Boat,
"Clap-Clap?"
Yeah, I do too...why did we do that?
What … (3 comments)
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lake livingston homes: More Lake Livingston Listings! - 06/17/09 09:39 PM
Here we go! Another great listing on Lake Livingston Texas by Deb Brooks! Located in a wonderful private resort with a 24/7 manned gate, recreation room with workout area, four star restaurant, tennis courts, pool and private boat ramps! Don't miss this beautiful getaway with a beautiful water view and the … (2 comments)
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lake livingston homes: Reflection and Real Estate~Black and White~ - 06/15/09 04:33 PM
Have you ever thought about just how powerful the word REFLECTION is?
"I do wish I could have done many things differently but at least today is the day I can REFLECT ON in the future...."...Deb
We can look into a mirror and see exactly how the world sees us. … (18 comments)
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