I know it’s over 100 degrees outside and the lawn furniture is melting, but it’s summer vacation and we need to play outside! Remember when we were kids? We played until the street lights came on. It didn’t matter what the temperature was like back then, we played all day to avoid chores! (oops… didContinueContinue reading “Time to Play”
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The Mortgage Murder
“You did WHAT before closing day?!?” Here’s a list of things that can KILL YOUR MORTGAGE LOAN APPROVAL: 1) Car shopping- “BIG NO-NO!” Once you have a mortgage pre-approval, it’s not a good idea to shop for a sports car. The credit check alone can “ding” your credit score. Let’s say you need a 620 FICOContinueContinue reading “The Mortgage Murder”
My Mother’s Day
On this Mother’s Day, I not only reflect on the life I was blessed with but the lessons I’ve learned over the years. It doesn’t matter how old I get, I still need my Mom’s presence, her advice, her love and her understanding. I am fortunate to still have my Mom on this earth. MyContinueContinue reading “My Mother’s Day”
THE INTERVIEW – A true story
The other day, I received a call from Mr. Seller. Mr. Seller was referred to me by an acquaintance. Mr. Seller started the “phone interview” by saying he was looking to sell his house and he had ONE very important question for me. Assuming his question was going to be about commission, I sat straight upContinueContinue reading “THE INTERVIEW – A true story”
HOUSE-HUNTERS
HGTV is my MTV and “House-Hunters” is one of my favorite “music videos!” HGTV has been airing “House-Hunters” over and over and over again. The scenarios with each couple are also repetitive. On each episode, there are two people buying a home for the first time. They have THREE categories to seriously consider… 1. Price 2.ContinueContinue reading “HOUSE-HUNTERS”
Blogging for Breakfast
I’ve been going through articles this morning, trying to catch up on some local news. I’m getting side-tracked with my phone notifications from Facebook. *SQUIRREL* Oh, Fiesta… you bring out the “happy” in people! 🙂 Fiesta makes me think of food… thoughts of food reminds me that I’m hungry. I haven’t had breakfast yet, andContinueContinue reading “Blogging for Breakfast”
HEY! RASPA GUY!
What a weekend I’m having so far! Last night, I tried a new eatery (151 Bar & Grill), today I was out showing properties all afternoon and I ended the day with a sweet and sour “Mangonada” created by one of my best buddies, Steve Casas. I took my client and her sister to meetContinueContinue reading “HEY! RASPA GUY!”
Can You Trust a REALTOR®?
When a new client chooses to work with me, I am presented with a new challenge. Whether they are friends, family or complete strangers, I have a goal to earn their total trust and loyalty. I know I have a level of trust and loyalty with friends and family, but when they are first-time homeContinueContinue reading “Can You Trust a REALTOR®?”
RECIPE: Chocolate Chip Easter Baskets
(Re-Blogged. Recipe and Instructions are added below) 09 April 2012. Happy Easter, friends! It’s 1:00 am Sunday morning, and we just finished the so-called, ”quick and easy,” dessert. We detoured from the original recipe and made a few substitutions. After some trial and error (and three hours later), we finally have our Chocolate Chip EasterContinueContinue reading “RECIPE: Chocolate Chip Easter Baskets”
APRIL 2012 – Easter, Fiesta and Lots of FREE Stuff
As promised, I am delivering a list of April events for the San Antonio area. There are still other events I’d like to post, so come back during the week for an update. If you have an event you’d like me to include, please feel free to add them in the comments below. I’ll beContinueContinue reading “APRIL 2012 – Easter, Fiesta and Lots of FREE Stuff”
Own a Piece of Texas 