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2016
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What a delight is was to visit with Amanda Thomas. This extraordinary Broker/Owner of Providence Realty Group, a boutique brokerage in Plano, Texas, has been on my Active Rain radar for some time. She is a wife, mom, Realtor, recruiter, motivator, teacher, mentor, marketing guru, and more.Amanda ...
01/31/2016
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Prior to joining Active Rain, I was unaware of the word "Weltanschauung." How clever it was of the founders to use a German term to call our attention to the guiding principles they created for the organization. Active Rain encourages each of us to go beyond the posting of information and create...
01/30/2016
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Active Rain is a unique community of real estate professionals energized by the knowledge and creativity of its members. With a few key strokes, members engage with each other twenty-four hours a day. Although Active Rain was built for community, I consider us more of an online family. Members ab...
01/26/2016
Three musicians will perform at Mu Phi Epsilon's Free Concert, Sunday, January 31, 2016:Julee Kim Walker, fluteMary Alice Druhan, clarinetEkaterina Chernaya-Oh, pianoThis concert is the first of Mu Phi Epsilon's 2016 Spring Concert Series. All concerts take place in the Central Library Auditori...
01/23/2016
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When it comes to flooring, Debbie Gartner is the most knowledgeable person I have found. No one comes close to her expertise when it comes to helping clients select the best flooring for a space. If only she lived and worked in Dallas. The good news is that she keeps us up to date on flooring t...
01/21/2016
Preston Square Townhomes, also known as Montego Plaza, is a popular North Dallas neighborhood for those looking for a carefree lifestyle, without the responsibilities associated with a single family home. The community is located south of LBJ Freeway between Preston Road and the Dallas North Toll...
01/20/2016
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Take advantage of the opportunity to pick up tips on how to keep your North Texas lawn healthy. Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center and City of Dallas Water Conservation are sponsoring a Free class to provide up-to-date information about North Texas lawn care. Scientists at the AgriLife Center ...
01/19/2016
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Tonight I enjoyed an evening of laughter and good food, with clients and family at Braindead Brewing in Deep Ellum. If you have not tried this brewpub I recommend checking it out the next time you're in the area. This casual restaurant has an industrial feel. Guests sit on benches at wood tables...
01/17/2016
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EAST DALLASYear to Date Sales: 2,478Up 5% from 2015Average Sales Price: $371,833Up 11% from 2015Average Days on the Market: 33Down 15% from 2015Months of Inventory: 1.7 MonthsDown 24% from 2015NORTH DALLASYear to Date Sales: 703Down 2% from 2015Average Sales Price: $1,084,017Up 6% from 2015Averag...
01/16/2016
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Sparkman Club Estates, a Northwest Dallas neighborhood, is on many buyer lists. What do residents like about living in Sparkman Club? Homeowners often share that they enjoy the "sense of community" in Sparkman Club Estates. For that reason, many homeowners who grew up in the neighborhood choose ...
01/11/2016
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Sharon Parisi
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