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Keys to Peak Performance, #6 - Stay Motivated
10 September, 2009| Home Selling, General, Houston Living
"People say motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing--that's why we recommend it daily."  --Zig ZiglarKeeping a positive attitude can be a challenge these days, but think carefully abo... read more
Using a Crystal Ball to Buy A Home
9 September, 2009| Home Buying, General
  Here is how to buy a home using a crystal ball:   Take out your crystal ball Imagine that today you just closed on your home.  Look into your crystal ball and see yourself shaki... read more
The "Long" Short Sale
9 September, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, General
A short sale can be easily defined as the process of selling your property for less than the amount of debt you owe.  If you are falling behind on mortgage payments, this mi... read more
Keys to Peak Performance, #5 - Track Your Progress
9 September, 2009| Home Selling, Housing Market, General
"I was taught that the way of progress was neither swift nor easy." -- Marie CurieKeeping track of your progress, even if the steps are tiny, helps you to manage your emotions and stay on course. When... read more
No Accidents
9 September, 2009| General
It's funny to think about how people "meet" each other. Do you really think we come across each other by accident? Our best friends were once total strangers. Sit back, look at your life, and look a... read more
Tomorrow is 09/09/09
8 September, 2009| General
Tomorrow is 09/09/09.  We won't see repeating single digits for another 92 years when it is 1/1/2101, which isn't really even as pure as 1/1/3001 (but that's in 992 years!).  Go out and do s... read more
The Dog Rescuer!
8 September, 2009| General
I'm proud to say that I'm in the process of rescuing a dog from the Houston Humane Society!  I will be adopting "Gucci" - a female Terrier mix.  She should be coming home this Thursday (hope... read more
Dallas Real Estate Icon Renews Her License at 98
8 September, 2009| Luxury Homes, General, Education
In honor of her 98th birthday, Ebby Halliday, founder of Ebby Halliday Realtors in Dallas, took a 15-hour real estate refresher course so the Texas Real Estate Commission would renew her license to se... read more
***WANT TO SELL YOUR HOME BUT WORRIED ABOUT THE MA...
8 September, 2009| Home Selling, Home Values & Recent Sales, General
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A fair exterior . . .
8 September, 2009| Home Marketing, Home Selling, General
"A fair exterior is a silent recommendation."                          ... read more
Keys to Peak Performance #4, Take Action!
8 September, 2009| Home Selling, General, Houston Living
"Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you stay there." Will RogersThis is my favorite! Take at least three small steps each day toward achieving your goals and being a peak perfor... read more
Seniors Increasingly Realizing Nest Egg in Life In...
7 September, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, General, Education
By Bob Moos RISMEDIA, September 2, 2009—(MCT)—Seniors battered by the tough economy are selling their life insurance policies to replenish their retirement nest eggs.  Unlike younger invest... read more
The Origination of Labor Day
7 September, 2009| General
Oregon was the first U.S. state to recognize Labor Day in 1887, and in 1894, it became a U.S. National holiday.  Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and... read more
Cost of your mortgage and finding a mortgage
7 September, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General
The same care and consideration you give to finding the right house should be applied to your search for the right mortgage lender. For most home-buyers a major determining factor in selecting a lende... read more
Keys to Peak Performance #3, Get Exposed to New Id...
7 September, 2009| Home Selling, General, Houston Living
"Ideas are the beginning points of all fortunes." --Napoleon HillThe most important part of self-development is putting yourself in front of new ideas. In addition to being exposed to new ideas, you m... read more