Pat's Postings - Brandon, MS Realtor

If you've followed my blog for very long, you know I love to capture images like the one above. While viewing property this afternoon, I spotted this dilapidated old barn behind a row of new construction homes, and couldn't resist snapping this picture. And how about that tree? I wonder how old i...

Oakmont Subdivision is a gated Garden Home community located between Old Canton and Rice Roads. Homes in the neighborhood typically are priced in the low to mid $300,000 range and are generously sized between 2500-2800 square feet. Oakmont is situated on a private tree-lined street in the heart o...

I've been reading a book by Jared James entitled Get Out of YOUR WAY! I came across the following words of wisdom this morning and was inspired to share with you.Midway in the book, I came across the following text: "But I truly believe that one of the greatest obstacles to a great life is having...

This tree was dormant when I bought my house, so I had no idea what kind of tree it was. When it budded, I saw a vibrant Japanese Red Maple. You can tell from the photo that it's in close proximity to the house. Really, it's too close for comfort, but the tree is too gorgeous to remove, unless it...

 Golfers don't care if the weather is wet or cold. Now that Spring is here, almost any day of the week you will see players line up on the number one tee to enjoy a round of golf at Castlewoods Golf Club.Although it appears sunny and warm, the temperature was on the chilly side at the time this p...

 Easter Egg Hunts in the Jackson MS Metro Area - 2018     Here comes Peter CottontailHoppin' down the bunny trailHippity hoppin', Easter's on its way   Bringin' every girl and boyBaskets full of Easter joyThings to make your Easter bright and gay     Brandon - Thursday, March 29, Shiloh Park Don'...

I've needed a new phone for years, but resisted, because my camera phone was superior to what was available on the market.When my LCD screen died yesterday, I was FORCED to upgrade.My new camera takes better selfies than my old one ever thought about.I hear the selfie is on the way out, but I cou...

After weeks of gloomy wet cold weather, spring it on its way to central Mississippi. Although we are still getting more than our fair share of rain, the Bradford Pear and Tulip trees are in full bloom. Daytime temperatures have hit the mid 80s already, so get ready for a red hot summer!The spring...

We all want to be successful and I pride myself as someone who can think outside the box. I've tried almost every marketing idea imaginable and some of my ideas work well. The difference is, if I try something, it may or may not be a success. If someone tries to SELL ME A SHINY NEW OBJECT, maybe ...

  My first contact with this couple was mid November. They were relocating to the Jackson MS metro area for a job opportunity and looking for a Realtor to help them find a home. Less than 60 days and two snow days later, we closed on their home.  My heart was full when I received the following re...