shar rundio: Cow Appreciation Day, Get your FREE meal!
- 07/11/08 08:00 AM
Yesterday my hubby and two girls (plus a couple of neighbor friends) went to one of the kids summer movies. They walked in the door later looking like this:
A trip to Chick-fil-A for lunch uncovered a much overlooked holiday. Did you know that you were missing one? Apparently, today, July 11th is Cow Appreciation Day -- who knew?! The hat has information on it describing Chick-fil-A's give away in honor of such occasion. Here is the jist of it: Dress like a cow from head to toe (hoof), get a free combo meal All other attempts at dressing like … (8 comments)
shar rundio: The Power of a Handwritten Notecard
- 07/03/08 08:09 AM
I just took a listing on Monday. It is for a friend but someone who has lots of connections and lots of Realtors vying for their business. As we were signing the listing paperwork she said, "Shar, we've told you for a long time you're our girl whenever we needed to make a move." I had known that that's how they felt but was uncertain that it would really work out that way when push came to shove and other agents were offering all kinds of discounts and snubbing them when they made their decision. Mrs. Seller went on to say, … (35 comments)
Check out some great places to celebrate the 4th of July! (click on the titles to be taken directly to the website) Apache Junction (Forth of July Fireworks Celebration) Location: Apache Junction High School Info: Public swimming opens at 10 a.m. Volleyball tournament, skate competition at Superstition Shadows Skate Park (fee to register), kids activities, races, games and more. Use your creativity for the a bicycle, tricycle and wagon decorating contest. Starting at 6 p.m. there will be free watermelon, while supplies last. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. the Cover-Ups will perform at the AJHS Stadium. … (1 comments)
shar rundio: Don't Forget to Write Down Your Mileage Today!
- 07/01/08 04:26 AM
In a recent post I talked about the IRS mileage increase starting today, July 1st. Don't forget to make note of your mileage today in order to have accurate numbers when filing next year! Have a great day!
Shar Rundio, Professional Realtor Keller Williams Integrity First Realty Phoenix Metro Area, AZ
**OOPS, I had the wrong post linked for a bit (although a cuter one than the IRS)! The link is now accurate!** … (6 comments)
shar rundio: Baby Quail, Albert Einstein & Realtors
- 06/27/08 01:25 PM
Stick with me, I promise I'll tie it all together... We live on a corner and have these storm drains in front of our house and across the street, 5 total. Last month (as well as last year) we would see a quail couple flying down into the drains and pacing all around them. Yep, you guessed it, their babies were stuck down there with no hope of getting out. So we gather up all kinds of contraptions and are able to save 4 of 6. Low and behold later in the day they are down there again! So we save … (6 comments)
shar rundio: ALL our customers bring us happiness...
- 06/26/08 11:36 AM
...some when they're coming, others when they're going! I saw this quote at a little hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Greer the other day and couldn't help but think of several of our clients...
We got fired the other day and can't tell you how so very excited we are! In fact, it is happening more and more that we have taken to firing several clients or allowing ourselves to be fired. It is such a great feeling to be out of a situation where despite all of our communication and marketing efforts (and we are pretty darn aggressive in that … (3 comments)
shar rundio: IRS Mileage Rate Increase for Businesses
- 06/25/08 05:46 AM
In a news release yesterday from the IRS (IR-2008-82) business owners who use the standard mileage deductions must account for miles and report miles as accumulated from January 1st, 2008 through June 30th and July 1st 2008 through December 31st, 2008. In order to prepare your tax return, you'll need the mileage log per period since the mileage rates now vary. The IRS normally evaluates the mileage yearly but indicated: "Rising gas prices are having a major impact on individual Americans. Given the increase in prices, the IRS is adjusting the standard mileage rates to better reflect the real cost of operating … (4 comments)
shar rundio: Flowers Bowl-a-Thon Update
- 06/20/08 05:17 AM
The Bowl-A-Thon to benefit Bill and Cindy Flowers (click here for original post) was a huge success. With the efforts of the local KW community, our preferred vendors, and our clients and friends we were able to present the Flowers with a check for $12,000. All told I believe the amount was almost $15,000. It was great to see Bill & Cindy and watch our community assist some of it's finest in an hour of need. Here is the note that Cindy posted on their CaringBridge journal: Dear Loved Ones! Bill and I are still trying to recover from the tremendous … (0 comments)
Yesterday my hubby and two girls (plus a couple of neighbor friends) went to one of the kids summer movies. They walked in the door later looking like this: 
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