Fresh Tomatoes and Leg Waxing
Really? Leg waxing and fresh tomatoes? What does one have to do with the other you might ask? In the business world it isn't just what you know and what you have to sell, but also, WHO you know. I try in my social connections to not only meet clients I can successful work for but also, folks with personalities I mesh well with. . .in a residential sales transaction, particularly in the case of moving cross-country or internationally, we may be in communication for months before the close of the transaction and even after than, I of course hope I can retain your relationship and re-sell your home later, help you find a new home in the next community you move to and more. I want to be your real estate agent for life. So, in an effort to find computer savvy clients, with a sense of humor and good research skills (after all, you did find me) I have this handy-dandy blog, several websites, newly set up membership on LinkedIn, myspace, facebook and maybe with good Google skills, you'll find me elsewhere! :) So, I'm not sure if this fabulous clip art is true or photo shopped, or if it was a grocer trying to "bundle services" and offer the leg waxing or a leg waxing expert offering a light snack for clients. . . I can say, however, that a fresh caprese salad with a rich balsamic reduction drizzled over it just MIGHT distract a gal from a wax job. . . Visit: www.910Homes.net Visit: www.McKenzieSellsHomes.com Visit:
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and stop back by my blog. . .happy you're here! Pink Magazine and more. . .PinkMagazine.com, YesButNoButYes.com, Icanhascheezburger.com April 14, 2008, 9:01 am | Edit this I try to pass along fun and interesting stuff when I find it. . .some fancy work and industry stuff and others, well, notsomuch. If you have some spare time, check out www.pinkmagazine.com . . .the web presence a little bit of a let down from the published mag but the info in every issue is interesting, spot-on and not in any other magazine . . .high lights from this month's issue? "(Stay-at) Homeboys" All about the boundaries for your stay-at-home husband (I you know me I hope you are laughing here), "Something to prove" tell a gal she can't and she'll be heck bent to so you she can, "Mother's Day Special: The Daughter Imprint" how our mother's attitudes may have shaped our careers and goals. . . www.YesButNoButYes.com, well, I can't explain it, much like www.MentalFloss.com but worth a stop by. . .ocaasionally I worry about the authors, then at times I find an article so darn funny, I worry about myself. . .a must read! www.Icanhascheezburger.com . . .really a smile maker when the vending machine at the office is out of Diet Coke. . .the visual tasty treats never stop at one, much like a lay's potato chip. . .sure, junk food reading, but every now and then, you just need to take a break! I really don't care for cats personally, I am a dog person. . however, laughing till you cry at the office. . .completely worth staring at the furry things! I was going to add funny photos but I have a day job. . .go look at the last website listed and tell me which one I should have posted to keep you entertained As if you needed more reasons to live in this great state!Advice, Bank Owned, Buyers, Foreclosure, Mortgage, Renting, Sellers, Uncategorized | Tags: yahoo real estate news, charlotte, raleigh, recession proof, downturn in real estate, bubble burst, corrective market, adjusting market, stable market
http://promo.realestate.yahoo.com/americas-recession-proof-cities.html According to an article today on Yahoo news, Raleigh and Charlotte are two of the top ten places to live in the US that are CONSIDERED TO BE RECESSION PROOF!!! Check out the article, and, as always, if you are looking to BUY, SELL or RENT real estate, I would love the opportunity to earn your business! Give me a call at 910.554.0761 or email me at McKenzieSellsHomes@gmail.com so we can get the ball rolling. Visit my websites: www.910Homes.net and www.McKenzieSellsHomes.com for more information about the Onslow County area. Yes, my last name is changingHiya folks. I have been asked enough recently that I thought it worthy a post on the old blog, which, apologies for not devoting time to it in the past few months, 'tis the busy season and my schedule has been swamped. Long story short, I was married, to a Marine, and, in another life I was a Marine's daughter (apparently I was a sikorsky groupie in a former life). . .dear old dad is retired and, unfortuantely the marriage didn't work out. This summer, once I can catch my breath and find some spare daylight I will be working on the fun process so many ladies love. . .legally changing your name. I'll be reverting to my maiden name, Johnson, from Laurence, this summer. . .so. . .thankfully the first name, McKenzie, is a snap to remember-there's only one of me in the real estate market here in the area. So, what does this mean to you? No much, other than I am about to have some snazzy new business cards to hand out soon. I should have done this a year or two ago, but, in the marketing world, you hate to make changes like this. . .but, it's the nature of the beast I suppose. I don't plan to do this again, the divorce thing, the marriage thing was pretty great for the most part. . .but divorce, I think I'd rather have my wisdom teeth pulled, and a root canal, and be covered with live angry bees first. . . Long and short, soon I'll be McKenzie Johnson (again) but it will still be good old hardworking me. Visit www.910Homes.net and www.McKenzieSellsHomes.com to learn more about me, the Onslow County area and see lots of great homes. I have bunches of nifty links there as well for schools, bases, local areas of interest and more. Southwest Plantation at Bear TrailSo, the word is officially out. Art and my team secured the new homes in Southwest Plantation . . .Bear Trail. Located outside city limits of Jacksonville, off of Dawson Cabin Road. Homesites priced from the low 50's, beautiful homes priced from the mid 200's. I'll have more information on my website soon, but, until then, take a moment to visit: www.beartrailgolf.com to learn more about the course, tee times, and more. For the best directions, use the address: 444 Harris Creek Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540 More info and more photos to follow. . .very exciting project to be involved with, I am looking forward to it! Bear Trail GBear Trail Golf Easy access to your home when it's on the marketPlease bear with myself as well as my area Realtors as we transition from Supra brand lock boxes to Sentrilock. As a board we feel the technology Sentrilock offers is far superior to that of Supra, and less cumbersome in our day to day activities working for nice folks like yourself. What does it mean for you as a seller? Pretty simple swap out of your older lockboxes with the new, please be patient as we wait for them to arrive, probably in batches, to be exchanged. I believe the goal is to have them all exchanged by end of month so, if your home is on the market, expect to see your agent dash by to swap them out. As a buyer, you won't notice much change, but, instead of that little black calculator looking thing we have used for years to gain entrance to a home, we now have something that looks more like a credit card or a college laundry card. . .much smaller and hopefully, more efficiently tracking what homes we show and when to give the sellers a better idea of the activity on their home. What is a lockbox you say? I provides a safe and secure location for a spare key to your home to be available for any licensed real estate agent in the regional area to easily gain entrance to your home (with proper notice, naturally) so either preview your home for clients or to offer a guided tour of your home to help get it sold. It's a pretty handy system, the spare keys are located at the homes to be shown and an electronic log is kept of who showed your home and when. No need to hid a key under the mat or wait around for an agent to show up. All in all, we are growing and updating to better serve you, our consumers. I'm looking forward to the transition, it helps me work even harder for you. New Listings, new projectsHiya folks! I just wanted to share my latest listing on Highway 24 near Kenansville. The physical address is 917 E. Highway 24. A brick, three bedroom, two bath home with a great layout and park like back yard for 140,000. Located near the 40 intersection, great for folks who travel but want a slower pace of life. Bucolic setting with options nearby to board horses. . .it is well worth the drive to check it out if you are local to the Onslow county area. Just past Beulaville on your right before you reach Kenansville. On the horizon, I'll be lising approximately 25 acres between Jacksonville and Maysville this fall. There is a lovely renovated brick home on the property. . .but, if developed and subdivided could be a small new constuction community. . .contact me for more details and plans. . .but thought I would get the word out in the event a builder/developer is looking for new land opportunities. More to come and majy irons in the fire so-to-speak, Scared of our local market? You shouldn't be!Not sure if the Jacksonville-area market is the right place for you to invest? I'm sure you have been watching countless news stories about the industry, the market and various lending institutions. The Onslow County area never experienced the "bubble" so many "Chicken Littles" are running around crying over. The market isn't falling here. . .and this is still a tremendous land of opportunity for the first time home buyer and more! The general rule of thumb (note, not gospel and I will NOT garantee these results) in our local market is a minimum two years of ownership will ensure you turn a profit when you sell. When working with a buyer there are always three questions I know they will have: 1. "What will my monthly payment be?" 2. "What will my closing costs be?" and 3. "How much money do I stand to make when I sell this home?". There are no pat answers, I would like to say I wish it were that easy but I'd be lying. I LOVE this job, there are no simple answers and every home, every family, every transaction is it's own "animal." There are too many variables to simply throw figures off the cuff at you and, if someone does, get it in writing! There never was a rollercoaster market in the Jacksonville area. . .no peaks and valleys to weather. If you work with a true professional who can explain the market in regards to your sale or purchase so that you know the effects it will have on you, and your investment. . .you'll be in good hands. If you ask your agent direct questions. . .and you get a deer-in-the-headlights stare back. . .keep looking. I'm looking for a few great clients! If you're looking for a REALTOR with answers, who wants to earn your business not simply for the deal at hand but to earn you as a client for life. . .I'm your gal! Fantabulous Golf Deal!McKenzie Sincerely, Philip Wood Happy Easter Y'All!
It's finally spring and it is almost impossible to sit still in my office today. . .too pretty to work and it seems everyone else had the day off of work! Take in the sights this weekend, the dogwood trees have begun to bloom and the daffodils are still in full swing! I am lucky enough to watch some wee ones egg hunt tomorrow. . .and enjoy a fun breakfast with friends, I hope you have fabulous plans too this weekend. Thanks again for stopping by, I love the visits and the chance to meet you. . .if you have questions about the real estate market in Jacksonville, or, are hunting for a great agent, I hope your search will end here! Have a great Easter weekend! Enjoy a Cadbury egg or two for me! |
McKenzie Johnson Laurence Jacksonville, NC More about me… Century 21 Champion Office Phone: (910) 455-5328 Cell Phone: (910) 554-0761 Email Me
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