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November 30, 2014
DECEMBER events in palestine, tx

December Events in Palestine, TX

December Events in Palestine, Texas (and a few in surrounding areas) I wanted to have a list of all the cool stuff going on in our community this month, so figured I'd share it! Lots of great stuff going on! Have a great holiday season and I hope you get a chance to do a bunch of things on this list:
November 25, 2014

Building Wealth with Real Estate Part II: Rental Property

Part II – Building Wealth with Real Estate Part II: Rental Property This article was also published with permission from Lisa Priest in the Saturday, November 22, 2014 edition of the Palestine Herald Press. A “buy and hold” investment strategy […]
November 15, 2014

Discount Remodeling: Big Discounts with Warehouse Prices

If you are working on home projects or plan to in the future, keep this place in mind--Surplus Warehouse in Tyler, TX. They've got everything from doors, toilets, cabinets, flooring, windows and much more! The downside is that you'll have to haul it back to Palestine, but if you're doing a bigger project, the savings can be BIG!
November 13, 2014
An Unsolicited Opinion on Boxwoods: A Shrub Rant

An Unsolicited Opinion on Boxwoods: A Shrub Rant

An Unsolicited Opinion on Boxwoods: A Shrub Rant An Unsolicited Opinion on Boxwoods: A Shrub Rant Boxwoods…FRIEND OR FOE?!  Boxwoods are a common landscaping shrub and can be found in almost every neighborhood (and probably every street) in Palestine. You […]
October 30, 2014

Palestine’s Plumbing Hookup

This is going to be a quickie post, but I did want to do a post on it, because many people in Palestine don’t know that we have a professional plumbing supply house!  Ferguson Enterprises is for both commercial and […]
October 29, 2014

2014 Hot Pepper Fest: Picture Recap

The Palestine Hot Pepper festival is almost like a local holiday--everyone goes to the festival! (and for good reason! It's a blast!) The weather was great--a fabulous mixture of a nice breeze hitting your slightly sweaty skin--what more can you ask for for Hot Pepper Festival day! We hit the highlights--the food alley (corny dogs are my favorite festival guilty pleasure and a definite must for me) and checked out the kid's zone and the parade. Unfortunately, I didn't get to make it to the live music on Saturday night, but I heard it was GREAT! (There's always next year!) It was another great festival in a great town! Now for a few thousand pics from the festival: (Just kidding, I tried to keep it under 20 pics! haha)
October 25, 2014
Buyer Boo-Ware: “Haunted” Real Estate

Buyer Boo-Ware: “Haunted” Real Estate

It’s that time of year where ghosts, goblins and witches are everywhere. The tombstones are in the yards and they might even have a pile of bones sticking out for dramatic effect. It’s a fun and escapist time of year and one of my favorites, for sure. Everyone loves a haunted house at Halloween, but what if it is a real-life “haunted” house? What does it mean when you want to sell your “haunted” house? Does a ghost add $5,000 to the asking price? Does the ghost need to pay rent?
October 16, 2014
The Nitty Gritty on Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemptions

The Nitty Gritty on Texas Homestead Property Tax Exemptions

Questions on property taxes and property tax exemptions are some that I get asked by clients regularly. How much will my taxes be? What discounts am I eligible for? Why should I file for an exemption? All are excellent questions and well worth asking!
October 15, 2014

Before & After: From YUCK to YOWZAH!

I love a good transformation, don't you?! Lucky for you, through the magic of photos, you get to see this instant transformation from Yuck to Yowzah in just a few seconds!