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March 19, 2015

Pricing Your Home to Sell: The Overpricing Trap

Pricing Your Home to Sell: The Overpricing Trap It’s probably not surprising that the number 1 reason a home fails to sell is its price. There is no marketing budget on earth that can effectively market an overpriced home.  Could […]
March 14, 2015

The Ultimate π (Pi) Day – 3.14.15 at 9:26am

π ≈ 3.14159 26535 89793 23846… This “Pi” Day only happens once every 100 years and we are lucky enough to have it happen in our lifetime! Dorky? YES! Awesome? DEFINITELY! The last Pi Day was in 1915.  The next […]
March 12, 2015

Details Matter: 5 “Little Things” that Sell a Home

Details Matter: 5 “Little Things” that Sell a Home When house shopping, potential buyers will have a list of features of their ideal home. Commonly desired amenities such as an updated kitchen, an open concept, updated bathrooms and hardwood flooring […]
March 6, 2015

7 Tips for Instant Curb Appeal (on the Cheap!)

7 Tips for Instant Curb Appeal on the Cheap! Although we’ve had a rash of very strange weather, spring is beckoning! The changing of the seasons is a great time to give your home a boost with these curb appeal […]
March 2, 2015

All About Home Inspections

So you’ve found your dream house, you’ve come to terms with the seller on price and you are under contract….now comes the time for a home inspection!  What is it? How much is it? Do you really need it? What […]
February 27, 2015

March Home Maintenance Tips

6 March Home Maintenance Tips for Your East Texas Home Spring is just around the corner and with it the dogwoods will soon be in bloom! Spring cleaning is a yearly tradition for many, but it doesn’t have to be […]
February 25, 2015
Recycling in Palestine, Tx

Recycling in Palestine, Tx

**NOTE: This was originally published in 2015 and things have since changed!  Please contact the city for verification on current recycling programs–Recycling materials may be dropped off at the Waste Connections Transfer Station. Residence pickup is unconfirmed at this time. […]
February 25, 2015

It’s a Snow Day in Palestine! (well, kinda…)

When it #snows in #PalestineTx it is exciting!  Even if it’s only a little bit of snow! We had a “snow day” yesterday, which turned out to be all hype.  Schools got out early on Monday and had delayed release yesterday.  No […]
February 21, 2015

How to Avoid Rental Scams

Unfortunately, there are people out there that are scamming rental listings, renters, agents and landlords.  This is something to be aware of for both renters and landlords, as it is getting more common.  Yes, rental scams exists in Palestine, Texas!  […]