Today, on November 11th, we pause to honor the courageous men and women who have served our country with strength, integrity, and unwavering dedication. Their service safeguards the freedoms that allow us to live, work, and dream in communities like ours here in Austin.Veterans are more than heroes in uniform, they’re our family members, friends, clients, and neighbors. They are part of the fabric that makes our neighborhoods strong and our communities thrive.At Coldwell Banker Realty, we’re proud to work alongside veterans and their families who continue to inspire us through their service, leadership, and resilience.While one day can never express the full measure of our gratitude, we take this moment to say thank you. To every veteran who has worn the uniform and to the families who ... 11/11/2025

Journaling for Monday, November 10, 2025The word monumental means something exceptionally large or important. Can you think of at least one monumental task to do today that doesn’t create a lot of effort? Find something you can do through the act of letting go. Perhaps taking small steps will help motivate you to keep going. By passing through one room at a time, is there somewhere you can start to create more space? Not letting go is part of an emotional attachment. It ties to a sense of identity tied to the past. Having strong attachments can hold you back. There is no breathing space to let go. When that happens, it is not healthy. Letting go is the first step towards healing. Putting aside all emotional resistance to choices of reason is a monumental decision.Over the course of my 2... 11/10/2025

El Arroyo stands as an iconic Austin gem, renowned for crafting the finest hand-squeezed margaritas and serving up delectable Black Angus beef tacos, among a plethora of other Tex-Mex delights, since 1975!Situated at the corner of West 5th and Campbell, this local favorite boasts a quirky marquee that captures attention. Daily, the billboard transforms with a fresh pun, spanning the spectrum of wit and humor, making it a delightful fixture at the heart of Austin's culinary scene. The laughter doesn't stop there—they share these puns on Instagram, drawing in admirers like our very own Kathy Streib, and Debe Maxwell, CRS, is also in on the fun. In a world where a daily chuckle is a necessity, following El Arroyo's Instagram for the latest pun is a shared joy.Wishing you endless smiles! Ha... 11/14/2025

Journaling for November Challenge - 11/15/2025AR Challenge - Hosted by Lynn B. Friedman CRS Atlanta, GA 404-617-6375 . The Challenge was to share a real estate story about special people you were grateful for and how they showed their appreciation. After moving to Texas, my neighbors were all very nice and friendly to me. One particular lady was Dionne Rashad. She lived on the same street as me. Just about every day I drove down the street, if she happened to be outside, she waved hello. I would stop my car. She would stop what she was doing and walk over to say hello and ask me how was your day? Dionne did not know I was widowed. She had no idea how much four little words, "How was your day," meant to me. When I moved to Flower Mound in 1998, Dionne, my neighbor did not know where I wo... 11/10/2025