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I get this question a lot, especially from first-time homebuyers: "When will I get the keys to my new house?" My answer: "At closing." Then I go on to explain that closing probably means something different to me than it does to them. When we think of closing most of us think of sitting aroun...
06/03/2011
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Whew! That was hard! This is my last blog on the 31-Day May Challenge, and let me tell you, for someone who was new to AR and new to blogging, challenge was the operative word there! And though I may not be quite a total addict yet, I can certainly say I learned a lot and had some fun along th...
05/31/2011
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Imagine our surprise when one day out of the blue THIS appeared on our cherry tree in our front yard: Yep, you're seein' it right...that's a big ole blob of bees. They're not crawling ON something--there's no nest there, oh, no! Those are bees all the way through, a big football-sized wad of ho...
05/29/2011
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The time has come to start shopping for a new-to-me car. I've got an older Honda Civic that I love--it's virtually problem-free, gets good gas mileage, and still looks nice. However, S.O.'s car is starting to be on its last legs and the air conditioner is no longer "performing the function for ...
05/28/2011
Ways To Beat The Heat in Cary This Summer We Cary-ites know summer can be brutal down here. It's hot, it's humid, and it goes on forever. Here are three great places to cool down and grab a frozen treat: Maggie Moo's Ice Cream in the Arboretum: Tons of flavors of ice cream with countless mix...
05/27/2011
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Summerfest Is Back! Join William Henry Curry and the NC Symphony for their annual Summerfest series at Koka Booth Ampitheatre in Cary, NC! This is such a great way to enjoy the symphony in a casual setting...bring your blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic and spread out on the grass for some fu...
05/26/2011
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My Cat Gets Better Healthcare Than Me! It's true! Yesterday we got to pay a $782 bill for one of my cats to get some teeth pulled and her ears looked at, and I got to thinking, "When is the last time I paid that much for my own dental health?" Ummm...I don't think I have...ever. As a self-em...
05/25/2011
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10 Things I Wish I Had Known When I Started Today I attended a short class given by a "seasoned" agent in our office where she went over some things she wishes she had known when she first started to help save time, money, and sanity. It was nice to see both newer agents and experienced agents ...
05/24/2011
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Speechless Sundays--House Fire This happened to the house right next door to me about two years ago. We were home at the time and it was one of the most frightening, surreal things I have ever experienced. Luckily, the owner wasn't home and so wasn't harmed, but she did lose a cat (which still...
05/22/2011
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Ah, business cards. That tiny paper representation of ourselves. That little rectangle of love. That little tangible evidence that reminds us, "Yes, I am a REAL business(wo)man!" How do YOU represent yourself on your business card--photo or no photo? Plain or Pizazz?? When I first started I ...
05/21/2011