Journal Entry for 10/11/2026I gave up eating snacks and never looked back since 1986. But I still read labels. This package of chips caught my eyes in the local grocery store.I was curious about the words that jumped out "Holiday Stuffing." Then I turned the package around and read the Warning Label! I was disturbed by what I read and found the Store Manager. I asked if he would follow me to see a product being sold in his store that I found very disturbing. He said: "Disturbing?" I replied Yes!He asked, why are you disturbed?So, I said, "I'm not just disturbed. I'm very concerned. As a matter of fact, I am angry!"He said, well, if it's that important, and you're angry, "let's go! Show me what you saw." I was glad the store manager wanted to know more.  He followed me and we passed seve... 10/11/2026

Journal Entry for 10/9/2026Source:  hello@dictionaryscoop.com There was an article published today about different Codes and what they mean. For example, just about everyone knows what Code Blue is and why it is used in hospital settings. But there are other warnings or Codes that most people aren't familiar with. By the time I was midway done reading the information, I wondered why NAR and/or local Brokers/Agents/Associations for the Real Estate Community don't have their own codes? Also, at the very least, why not have a REALTOR ALERT that goes off to ALL Licensed Agents when a realtor has an emergency, is missing, harmed, abducted, or killed. I would love to see an initiative like this one implemented ASAP. For me personally, a CODE alert would have been helpful on the day I was in a... 10/09/2026

Journal Entry for Motivational Monday on 10/12/2026 "When the going gets tough, the tough get goes" - John Thomas, Head Coach of the Green Hornets High School Football Team in Texas If you are still in the Real Estate Business or building Modular Homes, you are aware of the Market Shift that can sometimes be more brutal and challenging than other times. Inflation, interest rates, the election, and headline news can cause buyers and sellers to put off on their dreams or to quit and stay put because they don't know what to do.   Now is the time to not give up when you have your own personal goals and dreams. Business is your livelihood. You have been through many challenges both in business and in your personal life. You're not alone. What I learned is that tough times don't destroy your ... 10/12/2026

A real estate transaction may end at closing, but the relationship doesn't have to.Last week, I met with a homeowner who is planning to sell his home next April or May. What makes this particular appointment special? I was the listing agent when he purchased that same home 20 years ago!Now, two decades later, he's preparing for a new chapter in his life, and I'm helping him get ready for the move.We spent time walking through his home, discussing what repairs and improvements would be worthwhile before putting it on the market. We talked about everything from painting and landscaping to plumbing repairs, decluttering, and those little details buyers notice.He asked for recommendations for plumbers, insurance companies, and other service providers. Most importantly, he wanted a month-by-... 10/13/2026