After the Christmas presents were opened and dinner was devoured the afternoon slowly began winding down. It was chilly outside and our two granddaughters were mellowing out and enjoying the warmth of the fire. I guess I'll always remember this quiet moment I saw them sharing. It made me reflec
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12/28/2010
Just Sold! NW Austin Canyon Creek Homes Three of our listings in NW Austin in Canyon Creek have recently SOLD! Are you looking for a home in a prestigious community in NW Austin? Our master planned community of Canyon Creek is close to major highways,employers, shopping and bo
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12/28/2010
Do you have a pickle ornament for your Christmas tree in your family? I know you are probably saying a what?? I'm talking about a green shiny ornament shaped like a pickle. Several years ago I blogged about "The simple joys of Christmas" and explained a ritual we started when the grandkids were
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12/27/2010
One of my sellers asked if I would like a reference letter on my real estate services. They read several in my pre-appointment book before I listed their home and wanted to include one from them. Of course I would welcome one! We closed on their home last May and with son's graduation, purchasi
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12/27/2010
Last night I got an email from my seller asking "What happens after the the buyer completes the home inspection?" When I notified them the inspection was scheduled I explained the buyer and agent would review the inspection report and address any requested repairs on an Amendment and get it to me
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12/22/2010
Closing is looming for one of my buyers and I got an email asking: "Do you know if I can get a cashier's check for whatever the total money down payment will be? Out of principle I hate to watch banks take fees on both the sending and receiving ends of electronic transfer when the real cost of t
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12/21/2010
The gals in our NW Austin Coldwell Banker United Office make sure we get together for a "Girls Only" party in December. Different agents take turns hosting it and this year Ellen Kelsey opened her home to us! In order to participate you need to bring a gift of $20, a dish to share and BYOB! You
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12/21/2010
Paying it forward ~ Every year Gene and I like to purchase Texas Rio Grande Valley fresh picked top quality oranges and grapefruit from our friend and member of the NW Austin Rotary Club! This is their 15th annual holiday fruit sale benefiting local educational scholarships for schools, health a
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12/20/2010
An agent had been showing several of our listings when her client was in town a few weeks ago. Her client's job is to start in January and she hadn't found them a place to live! After scouring all the homes on the market where her client wants to live she got creative. She started looking at E
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12/20/2010
Austin Texas "Radio City Christmas Spectacular" Rockettes! The classic Christmas concert featuring the 18 Rockettes are really kicking up a storm at Bass Concert Hall in Austin Texas! I had the privilege of spending the afternoon attending one of their performances with 3 important ladies in my
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12/20/2010
