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Amarillo Texas is named #7 on the Top 10 Real Estate Markets to watch in 2012 put out by Inman News today! Several factors were taken into consideration that made us rank high on the national list, including - job market, home affordability, low foreclosure and a low vacancy rate. What a wonderful place to live, work and play! Take a moment to read this article and let me know if you are ready to make this great city your home or ready to purchase a home now that you know you are living in... Read Full Story
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Wondering what will look pretty in your garden as you dream of spring flowers? I found out, take a look at this article in a favorite magazine of mine, Home by Design.
African Violets Will Bloom throughout the Winter Season! Written by Robyn Roehm Cannon
For gardeners, winter can be a terribly long and colorless season. But if you’re a plant lover who’s discovered the joys of growing African violets, just the opposite is true. Their dainty blooms, in a wide array of purple, pink... Read Full Story
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Sunday, January 1 st , 2012, the start of a new week and a new year all in one day! Are you one of the estimated 44% that make New Year’s Resolutions? Do you have a plan to make them happen, or will you then become part of the estimated 80% that fail or quit?
Here is a list of the Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions:
1. Eat healthier
2. Get a better job
3. Spend more time with family and friends
4. Get fit / Work out more
5. Get out of debt
6. Recycle
7. Save money
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Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Amarillo Texas? Spend the evening at Amarillo Botanical Gardens for their second annual Christmas in the Garden. Enjoy caroling from different local groups each night from 6:45 - 7:15 PM. This is a free event with donations appreciated. Take your family on a stroll through the lighted gardens and have a hot beverage. The event is from 6 – 8 PM. Amarillo Botanical Gardens are located at 1400 Streit Drive. Call them at 352-6513 for more... Read Full Story
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Yes, thanksgiving is this Thursday! Hopefully you have made plans with family and friends and everyone knows what they are bringing. We sometimes get absorbed in all the details, we forget something. The turkey seems to be one of those forgotten items. We buy it early to get our perfect size or we purchase it just a day or two before the holiday. Now we have a frozen turkey and it is Wednesday!
No fear! If you were prepared, you can thaw it in the refrigerator, at a rate of four... Read Full Story
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Keller Williams Realty is going green this week. We hear about it all the time, what are you doing to erase your carbon foot print or just simply put, do you recycle? Many of the things to make a difference can be costly like, new appliances, new heating and air conditioning units, solar panels, new insulation or even buying an electric car. We can all make simple changes that we may not have even thought about.
- Go Vintage! Have you thought about looking in the very... Read Full Story
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Everybody’s concerned about saving the planet today. After all, this is the only one we have to live. At least, today and the next half of a century we’re sure of that –Earth is the only planet for human kind.
As the tide of ecological alertness sweeps on to mankind, building owners pitch in to save Mother Nature by attempting to make their structure LEED certified .
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification is granted to a building if it passes the LEED Green... Read Full Story
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Wild fires have caused a lot damages in Texas, burning almost 4,000,000 acres of land this year as recorded in the Incident Information System .
Last week, the Texas Forest Service has been reported to have answered to over 100 fires including the 19 incidents yesterday which burnt 1,099 acres.
The wild fires have torched vast areas of land in the counties of Bastrop, Cass, Marion, Gregg and Palo Pinto. The disaster did not only leave charred trees and trails of ashes in several areas of... Read Full Story
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On the REBAC Hotsheet this week, an interesting tip list from Intersections Inc. on how to avoid having your important paperwork and numbers get into the wrong hands. This got me to searching for more helpful tips for all, and HireAHelper.com has a blog about good Moving Advice on how to avoid being the victim of any type of theft, including ID theft.
Moving is stressful enough, as is selling or buying your home. Taking steps before the end rush will help you and your family avoid having to... Read Full Story
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With the long weekend ahead of us, I thought I’d do a quick post of July 4 th Trivia! You can be sure that these facts will be interesting tidbits to pepper your conversations with this weekend! May yours be fun filled and safe! http://www.chiff.com/a/fun-facts-fourth.htm – This list is trivia about the current celebration of the 4 th , like who exports the most beef in the US (Texas), how many times have patriotic names (53 altogether), and other neat facts. http://www.oldeducator.com... Read Full Story
