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You know, everyone has a story, and not everyone has had an idyllic childhood.  But, please catch the spirit of the message

Gratitude is powerful

Find something to thank your Mom for.  Find something to thank someone for.  No man is an island, we have an impact on --  and are impacted by others profoundly.  Whether it's something BIG, something little.  Life is so short and goes by so fast -- especially once you hit 40. (I hit 40-several years ago-- and it smacked me back pretty hard!)  Anyway, that little word "thanks" is powerful.  The whole world opens up when you focus beyond yourself--it is amazing. 

It's more than a random act of kindness--it's a lovefest of good feelings, goosebumps and making the world a better place.   The big "G" is for Gratitude. 

The big "A" is for "Appreciation."  Think about it, when something "appreciates" it means it becomes more valuable.  Hmmmmm...food for thought...eh?

It is Spring in the midst of the cold winter (or as cold as it gets in TX) My lovely Amaryllis has bloomed. It was a Christmas gift from my Mother-in-Law.

She knows how much I LOVE this color (see pic below)

Anyway, whenever I look at this flower, I hear a lovely Italian song play in my mind. (Yes, you could say I hear voices in my head). Anyway, I thought you would enjoy the translation as well as a lovely redition by the always divine Cecilia Bartoli: Enjoy!

Amarilli, mia bella,
Non credi, o del mio cor dolce desio,
D'esser tu l'amor mio?
Credilo pur: e se timor t'assale,
[Dubitar non ti vale.]1
Aprimi il petto e vedrai scritto in core:
Amarilli, Amarilli, Amarailli
è il mio amore.

Amaryllis, my lovely one,
do you not believe, o my heart's sweet desire,
That you are my love?
Believe it thus:  and if fear assails you,
Doubt not its truth.1
Open my breast and see written on my heart:
Amaryllis, Amaryllis, Amaryllis,
Is my beloved.

Selling Tips--Post 2 of ?????  Lake Conroe Real Estate-Huntsville TX Homes for Sale

Selling Tip #3

Do NOT be there when potential buyers are looking at your house. You are a distraction. There is a 100% chance they will NOT see your house. It is a waste of time--don't even bother allowing them to come.

Selling Tip #4

USE a REALTOR--

If your dog is sick, would you take him or her to the Florist?

Would you have dry cleaner prepare your tax return?

Want to Sell your home? --use a professional--Call a Realtor!

Live in the Huntsville, Lake Conroe, Lake Livingston Market Areas? --call me!

You may also contact me for referrals outside of these market areas. 

As a CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), I have a Network of the finest Realtors in the country to help you outside of these areas.

Sold!  My Favorite 4-Letter Word--P-e-n-d-i-n-g--my favorite 6 letter words and ....well, you get the drift----Huntsville TX Real Estate Rocks!

What a week so far-- In the space of just 1 week, I have gotten 2 houses within 50 feet of each other under contract.  There is no more inventory in the neighborhood.  Note to self--I need listings in Hidden Valley!

If you want to sell your home in Walker County (that's Huntsville and greater Huntsville), the Lake Conroe or Lake Livingston Market Areas.  Call me!  I sell homes!  I was also voted Reader's Choice "Best Realtor--Walker County"

My marketing plan will give you maximum exposure for your property.  I invest and re-invest my resouces to give my clients what they want and need--maximum exposure for their property, raising the probability of a sale for top dollar.

Is it time to sell?  Then it's time to call YourSingingRealtor.com ...Mari ! 

www.ETPropertySearch.com ...find home !

Wanna Live LARGE!   The state -- TX, the place Elkins Lake in Huntsville TX.  College town, National Forest, State Park, Great Home Values, Beaty and more beauty.

Where the wild west meets metropolitan Houston.  An hour from Houston on I-45 and live IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FOREST.

Yeah, I'm biased--I live here!!!  Check out my website www.ETPropertySearch.com and www.ElkinsLakePropertySearch.com 

Here is a sunset pic from my porch--ENJOY!

Holy Cannolli--Can you imagine living in the middle of the forest--the Sam Houston National Forest-with direct access to I-45--only an hour from Houston. Small town conveniences with beauty everywhere.

Golf--I mean all the golf you care to play--156/month.  Yes, that's correct, it is NOT a typo!  2 swimming pools, lighted 24 hour acccess tennis courts, 3 stocked fishing lakes, 2 new playgrounds, hoops court, Country Club living--restaurant!  It is wonderful.  In the MIDDLE of Sam Houston National Forest.  Not figuratively, I mean literally!  Check it out!

Plus, Huntsville TX is a college town--not only that it is the home of Sam Houston State University--the fastest growing University in the state of Texas. 

And Home Values--I am glad you asked.  here is a snapshot of "Option Pending" homes in the neighborhood right now.

What is "Option Pending?"  An option pending means that the seller has committed to sell the home to a buyer for a certain price with a certain deadline. The difference between an option and a purchase contract is that the buyer isn't obligated to purchase, but merely has the option to purchase at the buyer's discretion. There is usually monetary consideration paid for the "option."

To sum it all up--The state of our union is strong--Great value, beautiful, convenient,  PLAY GOLF-Lots of it-- visit www.ElkinsLakePropertySearch.com  Search...find home! and call me--you will LOVE it here!

Ahhhh...Sunsets in TX---from my favorite porch

You read it right.  Time to buy a current detector.  Do not even do a simple task like installing a GFCI or a dimmer unless you test AFTER you turn off what you think is the correct breaker.

I had quite a scare the other day when I came home and my husband told me what had happened as he tried to replace a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter).  He had the "shock" of his life.  No -- I didn't tell him I am pregnant--he got a heck of a literal "shock."  Scared me.  He has promised to always check the circuit first before "going in" in the future.

Do yourself a favor--spend the 10 bucks to potentially save someone you love from unnecessary injury or accidental death by electrocution.

Read This:  http://homerenovations.about.com/od/electrical/ss/usingvolttester.htm 

Tankless hot water heaters are all the rage.  Everybody seems to be talking about them.  What's the big deal??  Well,

1. Efficiency--Lack of waste--The water is heated as you need it, so it doesn't continuously keep 20-80 gallons at a hot temperatue.  You end up heating water you don;t use and it heats the area the water heater is in.

2. Options--You can install the tankless heater in applications where a traditional hot water heater would not be practical--like an outdoor kitchen.

3.  The water is always hot.  You can install one for a particular application or a whole house unit.

4. The future is now.  Time to conserve--less waste, more available resources.  Check out these sites for more information

http://www.tanklesswaterheaterguide.com/   and this one from Consumer Reports  http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/appliances/heating-cooling-and-air/water-heaters/tankless-water-heaters/overview/tankless-water-heaters-ov.htm 

Huntsville TX Real Estate, Conroe Real Estate and Lake Livingston Real Estate are going strong.  If you have been waiting on the sidelines wondering if it's the right time to buy, this is your year.

--Interest rates are at historic lows

--There is an $8000.00 First Time Homebuyer tax credit--that's cash--$8000 dollars!

--Tax benefits of Owning vs Renting

The following data is for estimation purposes only and the accuracy of the figures is not guaranteed.
The actual costs with respect to each transaction will vary depending on the circumstances.

A Positive Net Investment Value generally supports the option of purchasing over renting,
but this is only an estimate, to be used as a general guideline.
It is always a good idea to consult a financial advisor before making any financial decisions.

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  --The Pride of ownership---That great feeling that when you fix something or remodel something, you are investing in your life, not your landlord's

So, what do you say, it's 2010--call me...then, find home--and 2010 will be the year you bought your First Place!