Anne Rains' Real Estate Blog

The following are some professional courtesies that every REALTOR should strive for. Using good manners is important in this business that is built on relationships. These 8 suggestions are all ways that show respect for property. 1.      Be responsible for everyone you allow to enter listed prop...

I love trying out new recipes and luckily last night I had the opportunity to as it was my night to bring snacks to my Small Group Bible Study. One of the recipes I attempted was this Mixed-Berry Crumble Tart and afterwards everyone said it was a keeper...so I thought maybe you would like to try ...

The following are some professional courtesies that every REALTOR should strive for. Using good manners is important in this business that is built on relationships. These 21 suggestions are all ways that show respect for the public. 1.      Follow the "Golden Rule" - Do unto others as you would ...

Georgia buyers can now receive an $1,800 tax credit in addition to the $8,000 federal tax credit. Governor, Sonny Perdue, signed House Bill 261 on May 11, 2009. The $1,800 tax credit is only available for six months; you must close on a home between June 1 and November 30, 2009 to receive this cr...

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Here's a funny story to bring a smile to your day. A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgeon. Asshe lay her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope andlistened to the bird's chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and said, "I'm so sorry, your Duck...

My office is cluttered and unorganized, which absolutely drives me crazy. So, last night I decided to start tackling this huge project...not to point fingers here, but it's mostly my hubby's mess that I'm trying to sort through. However, I did go through all the files in my desk and found a lot o...

My awesome team leader, Janice Baldwin, sent these life lessons to everyone this morning. It was written by Regina Brett, a columnist for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio. In the e-mail it talked about how Regina had just turned 90 years old; I had never heard of this woman before so I did a l...

I received the following e-mail that contained answers by 2nd graders on "Why God Made Moms." Their answers were too cute for me not to share this! I love listening to children; hearing their answers to various questions--some of the things they come up with are so very sweet and other things the...

Well, since I'm having a YARD SALE tomorrow, I thought that I would share this awesome post about how to have a successful yard sale. It has lots of great tips that helped me, especially since this will be the first one I've ever done! My fingers are crossed and I'm praying that the RAIN will ho...