Mona Stanfield's (monastanfield) Blog

Lou Ludwig wrote the motivational power quote.  It made me think of my Broker Jo at Elle Realty.  She has taken such a leap by opening her new office, this is giving our team even a bigger chance to make things happen.  Hard work does pay and a little luck never hurt anyone.    Please direct allo...

We are working to announce ourselves to the community with an official opening event on Sunday, November 7th.  We have teamed up with several local businesses and professionals, and we're hosting a $1000 Give Away on Sunday, November 7th from 1 to 6 PM.  Nearly 2000 postcards are going out to the...

I had a friend ask me today..."How does it work if a house is listed by the same agency (but different agent) from one's buyer's agent?"    In Texas, If the buyer's agent and the seller's agent both work for the same company or broker it is called a "non-appointed intermediary". The broker must o...

I took my son to the Dallas Arboretum last week and took some beautiful pictures.  The Dallas Arboretum is located on the South side of White Rock Lake off Garland Road.  It was an amazing time of the year to be there.  The weather was perfect, the pumpkins and gourds were so unusual in shapes an...

Networking via facebook, twitter, and don't forget Active Rain, is increasing in popularity.  Because of this evolving way to communicate, the scams  are more frequently sneaking into your life.  I am sharing a few tips to keep you safe while chatting with your friends! Too much information Socia...

Just in time for Halloween you can watch the classic while listening to a classic!!  How much fun would it be to do something different for Halloween and take your date to the symphony!  You would look so refined but could still enjoy the night!   The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will be playing Ber...

This just in check out the situation on your iphone people!!!!    Hostage situation in Dallas!!!  OMG I cannot believe it...Thank goodness it is NOT in the Lake Highlands area!! Is this where social media is really headed?  I think it just might be.  I know my niece gets all of her news like this...

Death on the Katy Trail As many of you know there was a death on the Katy Trail when a biker struck a jogger.  The impact of this has raised many safety issues about the trail and how the bikers, walkers, joggers, and in-line skaters can all use the trail safely.  Let us all keep this girl in our...

So I am sitting here fuming at an encounter I had today with my doggie day care owner.  I have been leaving my dog at this doggie day care since September of last year.  I have been using it pretty regularly once or twice every couple of months.  I always spend at least $175 to board my pup.  I l...

I am leaving for San Francisco with my little Oliver in the morning, earache and all.  This trip should be very interesting....an 8 month old on a plane with an earache.  I wouldn't want to sit next to us.  San Francisco... the cold beach, the overcast days, the steep hills to climb just to get u...