This is my second entry for the ActiveRain November 2025 Challenge on expressing thankfulness, and today, my heart is overflowing!Earlier this week, I read Lew Corcoran post about getting a home ready for market, and it immediately made me think of a very special seller of mine. She was moving to Florida in 2020 to care for her mother, a huge transition filled with emotion, logistics, and… home renovations.I sold her the home originally, and when it was time to sell, she trusted me to guide her. With moving chaos and updates needed (paint, flooring, the works!), she felt overwhelmed, so I rolled up my sleeves and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll quarterback the process with the vendors you choose.”I reminded her that preparing a home for market is like getting a model runway-ready: polish, styl... 11/09/2025

Today, on November 11th, we pause to honor the courageous men and women who have served our country with strength, integrity, and unwavering dedication. Their service safeguards the freedoms that allow us to live, work, and dream in communities like ours here in Austin.Veterans are more than heroes in uniform, they’re our family members, friends, clients, and neighbors. They are part of the fabric that makes our neighborhoods strong and our communities thrive.At Coldwell Banker Realty, we’re proud to work alongside veterans and their families who continue to inspire us through their service, leadership, and resilience.While one day can never express the full measure of our gratitude, we take this moment to say thank you. To every veteran who has worn the uniform and to the families who ... 11/11/2025