YIKES THERE'S A MOUSE IN THE HOUSE! Squirrels, rats, raccoons, chipmunks, insects? Sometimes critters find a way to get into the attic. Homeowners may be concerned and want to know how to get rid of them, which is understandable. But do you know why they are up there? They didn’t just ring your b
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01/31/2022
Preparations are underway to exhibit your arts for the Arts Festival at Heritage Park in Flower Mound on Saturday, May 7. Applications are required by April 15th at 5:00 p.m. Residents should see the Town Hall for more information. The Seniors in Motion (check out link) group of Flower Mound res
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01/31/2022
"I was lucky - I found what I loved to do early in life. Woz and I started Apple in my parent's garage when I was 20. We worked hard, and in 10 years, Apple had grown from just the two of us in a garage into a $2 billion company with over 400 employees." - Steve Jobs This brings me to self-reflec
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01/30/2022
HOW IMPORTANT ARE CLEAN WINDOWS?(Image is from a purchase I made at an art show years ago) "The eyes are the windows to your soul." - William ShakespeareAs I was looking out my office window, doing some soul searching, listening to the birds, seeing what's going on outside, it suddenly occurred t
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01/29/2022
WOULD YOU BUY YOUR HOUSE ALL OVER AGAIN? To answer this question honestly, you need information that is accurate and meaningful. Humans, patterns, taste, and architecturally speaking, homes evolve over time. From what you paid, or how much it was worth when you first acquired your home to now, wi
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01/28/2022
THROWBACK THURDAYToday is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birthday. He was born in 1756 and his music is just as extraordinary today as it was when he was alive. In honor of his memory, I hope you get to listen to some of his music. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp2SJN4UiE4It may sound crazy but have
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01/27/2022
"When life gives you Monday, dip it in glitter all day." ---Ella Woodward It's a crisp Monday morning in Flower Mound with clear blue sky behind the bright white clouds. Outdoor birds are singing. Today is a good day to sprinkle happiness wherever you go! Housing Market: During the past 30 days i
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01/24/2022
FANNIE MAE, FREDDIE MAC, INTEREST RATES, JOBS, AND THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY ARE CRITICAL FACTORS IN THE HOUSING MARKET December 2021 stats are now available and I have the numbers for how the real estate market ended in 2021. Due to lack of inventory, the overall number of sales is down in all c
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01/22/2022
"Innovation Distinguishes Between ALeader and a Follower" ---Steve Jobs GROUP THINKERS OR OUT-OF-THE-BOX THINKERHave you ever noticed that when people follow crowds, they become group thinkers, and if you think outside the box and others don't agree, you could be perceived as being difficult or e
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01/20/2022
Martin Luther King JRFlower Mound Residents pays tribute to Martin Luther King JR, "We must learn to live together as brothers or die together and fools." In observance of Martin Luther King JR Day, the following closures are today: Town Hall, Municipal Court, Library, Animal Adoption Center, and
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01/17/2022