Branching Out with All-things Real Estate

As we watch the season turn, we are reminded that change is inevitable. Many people resist change and find it difficult to make the necessary adjustments.  However, as we look to nature, we find the cycles of time remind us that change is a part of our lives.For those of us in the real estate wor...

Do you allow yourself to take a "time out"? Specifically, are you intentionally carving out time from your life to be still, to rest, to breathe, or to just take a nap? Because we live in a go, go, go mindset, taking time out is essential for your overall health and well-being.It is important to ...

One of the most important aspects for any real estate professional is the ability to effectively negotiate a transaction. Unfortunately, I have yet to find a licensing requirement for learning the art of negotiation.  What typically happens is an agent who is new to the business simply flies by t...

If you are a baseball fan, this Texas Showdown should be exciting! Personally, for me, I am torn. I  lived in the Houston area for 35 years, and in the North Texas area for 29 years. I enjoy watching both teams! This will be the first post-season match-up between these two teams. The state of Tex...

When I was in the Houston market, I worked with a lot of relocation clients. These clients were with large companies that utilized relocation companies. Over the years I received a lot of ins and outs regarding these types of transactions.The main thing I learned was they do things very different...

I would venture to say that almost every one of us has experienced the "silent treatment" from someone. Perhaps you were intentionally ignored or you were blatantly ignored. Either way, when you are on the receiving end of this behavior, it is always a bit confusing.None of us can get into anothe...

Now don't get crazy on me! I'm going to discuss a particular mushroom supplement - not, smoking any funky schrooms! But, did I get your attention? Hopefully, I did as the information in this post could make a tremendous difference in your life, a family member, or even with your pets.This latest ...

Today,  October 4th, 2023 at 2:20 EST, there is to be an emergency alert test nationwide to all cell phones, computers, etc. Some report the test will last 30 minutes while others say it will last for only a few minutes. There are many people who believe this "alert" will be a series of frequenci...

Hydrogen Peroxide is a wonderful substance but many have no idea the many ways it can be utilized. It is a wonderful germicide that is composed of only oxygen and water. The benefits and uses are endless. Here are just a few of my favorite ways to use this wonderful substance:💧Mouthwash - I use p...

Today I had the pleasure of closing on a home for some of my dear friends. It's always a little nerve-wracking to sell a friend's home as we all know the pitfalls when working with friends and family. In this particular case, I just had to write about the exceptional service we received from a ne...