This year has brought a new High School principal, a new Junior High principal,a new Elementary School principal and a new Superintendent to Laclede County R-1 schools in Conway Missouri. A few new faces and a few familiar faces in new spots has brought a new life to the district and ... a littl
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12/19/2008
I spend much of my time explaining to Sellers, to buyers and even to other real estate agents - Real estate has changed and is continuing to do so, almost daily. Often, I get a blank stare. Stefan Swanepoel has written a splendid summary of events impacting the real estate business in 2008. I fi
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12/17/2008
It's no secret: I love to list.There is something about viewing a property, researching the comparables, finding that right Buyer with that right puzzle piece to make the perfect fit, that keeps me going day in and day out. Lenn Harley has done a wonderful job, in my humble opinion, of highlight
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12/17/2008
Thank goodness for the Facebook alert or I might have missed this exciting announcement! Debe Maxwell has created a new group: Area Events! We now have a dedicated spot to share our local area experiences, announcements, happenings and traditions. (I know, I know, we have Localism, but this is w
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12/01/2008
I am getting wimpy.At first I thought it was old age - I did turn 40 this year, you know.But, I think I have decided it's not the age, it's the location.Having grown up in Naperville Illinois, about 32 miles south west of Chicago, we had some cold, wet winters. The wind would not only blow, it wo
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11/29/2008
Thanks to my good friend Don Rogers, I was tagged for the bookworm MeMe a few weeks ago. However, a few sick kids, work, my own case of the flu and the Thanksgiving holiday put my MeMe on the back burner. Tonight, it's a little chilly here in Missouri and I debated: read my latest book or play wo
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11/29/2008
I'm often asked what it is that I do! I love to LIST and SELL real estate - I often take the steps for granted as some are automatic. I just do! Here is a nifty little, okay at 101 maybe not little, list of things that a real estate agent does from start (Listing your property) to finish (at the
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11/27/2008
I had no idea there was such an event: The National Geographic Bee.Since 1989, the National Geographic Society has been hosting a Geographic Bee for students. First the students compete in their classroom or homeschooling group. One winner per classroom/group. Then the classroom winners go on to
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11/27/2008
I've been romping around in the Rain tonight and recently read Katerina's post: Contest Time! Win With Your 20 Million Dollar Listing Presentation! Updated!Two lines in that post really caught my attention. They beat to the heart of something I've been mulling for a few weeks now: Remember, you
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11/24/2008
I can assure you, I don't know of any property that would come close to the $20 million mark here in South Central Missouri - but, this contest sounds like a great opportunity to DREAM and tweak your presentation SKILLS. Not to mention, the points you'll receive for winning aren't too shabby! Go
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11/24/2008