This month's challenge for September involves writing a series of blogs. And of course my topic is energy efficiency! This is a part of real estate that I LOVE to share as everyone can benefit, including my friends in real estate! There are so many differences in homes these days because we'v
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09/04/2023
The term Baby Boomer is actually an endearing phrase for me since I am one of them! I remember somewhere in my mid-20's hearing of the term "baby boomer" and thought it was pretty cool to be in that generation. But what does it mean? Most people recognize baby boomers as having been born afte
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08/17/2023
This month's challenge for August 2023 - Embracing Life's Challenges gave me pause when I read about it. Deciding which aspect of my history deserved written recognition was in itself challenging, let alone sharing. Having had a less than normal childhood, that was NOT something I wanted to
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08/16/2023
Today, a trusted vendor sent me a video to a well-known inspirational professional speaker. That speaker shared a video from Earl Nightingale. Listening to that YouTube video took me back to my days in the insurance business. My "boss" would listen to those tapes in his car and his office.
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08/10/2023
If you've improved or planning to improve your home and reduce your energy bills this year (2023), save those receipts! Tax credits and rebates are available to you by utility companies and now with the Inflation Reduction Act. If you've been considering swapping out your HVAC, roof, insulatio
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08/09/2023
As inventory continues to decline, upward pressure on prices keeps the days on market to a minimum. The market is slower than a year ago, but if a home is priced right, clean and in good condition, it will sell in less than two months. Buyers want move-in ready homes so if you're selling a ho
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08/08/2023
We are all different and unique individuals. Without a doubt, we have our own expanse of knowledge and experiences that drive us in business and our personal lives. We make choices daily that further our path, sometimes intentional and sometimes unintentional. Those choices for me were uninte
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07/31/2023
This month's challenge is about sharing what makes me exceptional in real estate. That story can be unique for each of us! How we get there can be a story within itself! For me, it's my niche in real estate. The definition of niche, according to the Merriam Websiter Dictionary is described
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07/23/2023
After moving to Phoenix on December 30, 1998, I enrolled at the local community college the next spring. It had been a few years since I had worked full time and with a new impending single livelihood, a career needed to be in the making. Attending school at middle age with 18 year old college
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07/21/2023
As a homeowner, you might understand a little of how real estate works in the state where you own a home. But what if you were to receive a job offer or decide to move to another state? Real estate practices differ in each state. Using a seasoned professional makes a BIG difference in understa
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07/17/2023