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2009
Refinish Furniture: Taking Old Furniture from Drab to Fab Do you have the imaginative eye? Got a creative flare to refinish an old piece of furniture? Custom furniture can be pretty costly, but you can create a similar look for a fraction with some guidance with this How To. Start with a s...
07/30/2009
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Disturbing Palm Pre Commercial - Scary is My Vote! Hello, fellow AR Professional, Would love to know your thoughts on the following Palm Pre Commercial spot I saw for the first time on television last night. Disturbing? Making you feel more comfortable in your Buying process than the Palm Pre Girl,
07/28/2009
Chocolate Angel Tea Room in Richardson, Texas - Business Review If you're looking for something special to do in Richardson this week, venture to Chocolate Angel Tea Room, a chic spot for Saturday brunch or a small get-together. I've had the opportunity to enjoy their services a number of times...
07/26/2009
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit - Guide and Information In my work with a few First Time Buyers within the last week, there has been a lot of confusion about the First Time Buyer Tax Credit. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of this credit, as well as it's impact on my generation, the ma...
07/24/2009
New Home Listing in McKinney Texas 75070 - Kickapoo Drive, Craig Ranch Take a look at our most recent listing, 7801 Kickapoo Drive in the midst of the prestigious Settlement at Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, suburb of Dallas. This four bed, three full and three half bath home in Craig Ranch of...
07/20/2009
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Watch Real Estate Intervention - Mike Aubrey, HGTV Since the days of Summer break during High School and college to the Saturday mornings of the present, I've always enjoyed and never seem to tire of Real Estate shows on Home & Garden Television. Their most recent blossom is HGTV's new show, feat...
07/20/2009
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Homebuying Tips - How to Avoid being left in the Dark! An article from MSN Real Estate was recently sent to me from a family member that enjoys reading about market trends and my field of work. "5 Ways Homebuyers Are Kept In the Dark" lists five major areas of concern in the homebuying process an...
07/17/2009
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Bad Real Estate Photography - Lessons from the Media Age In working for a company that lists and sells REO Property (that is, foreclosed homes that are owned by the Bank), I'm afforded the unique opportunity to view some pretty gnarly photos every now and again. Stated simply, some people that re...
07/16/2009
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Top 10 Romantic Dining in Dallas, Texas In appreciation to my clients, I like to send out non-realty related items sometimes as a gesture of kindness and a reminder of my commitment to them. Food is always a great topic! Recently, Jennifer Allan over at Sell With Soul offered a great idea for con...
07/15/2009