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The Google Algorithm Penquin Attack

Fri, 11 May 2012 08:11:29 -0700

Always keeping us on our toes. It appears that Google has changed up some things again. Brad wrote a detailed description of the latest changes and how it can effect you. His suggestion... focus mainly on providing great information to your readers and clients. Don't focus solely on the SEO portions of your blog.

Check out the details below.

Via Brad Andersohn (Zillow - Outreach Manager):

"But I thought "Penquins" were suppose to be cute, fuzzy, warm, and harmless animals?"

Google has changed some of their algorithms for SEO and SERP results. It's a new algorithm update being referred to as Penguin. When did all this happen? Was your site hit? Has your page(s) gone down in the search engine results? Has this Penguin been spotted on ActiveRain and some of your blog posts? If so, you'd want to know about it right?

How can you tell if you were a victim of Google’s Penguin and what can you or should you do if you were? This is an interesting topic and will definitely leave you with a better understanding of how Google is now ranking and indexing websites and pages and how the Penguin plays into it all.

Does keyword density really matter? Do meta-tags, titles, and back links really even make a difference anymore? What if you don’t use keywords, links, SEO techniques, or any other technical traditions of the SEO underworld, will you still show up in Google? How are you suppose to keep up with all this SEO technobabble stuff and changes?

If you’re like me, then you’ll want to know...

Google is getting much smarter, much better, and much more efficient at finding ways and implementing tools and programs that keep the SEO Gods trying and guessing. My advice is to forget all that “gaming & black hat SEO stuff” and just focus on providing your readers, clients, and subscribers with great value-added and useful content.

Google Penguin Explanation Video if you’re interested, and How to Protect Your Site.

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

I'll help you get pre-approved for your Texas home loan and even suggest some very knowledgeable and professional Real Estate Agents in your area of choice. If you are available to talk, I am available to listen. Give me a call or visit my website for more details.

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NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.

Love When Clients Are Excited

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:31:56 -0700

Over the past year or so, I've found myself following my clients on Facebook (if they have an account). Its a great way for me to keep in touch with them even after the transaction is complete.

What I mostly enjoy is how excited they are about their home being built. When you are in the Real Estate business, you are use to the day to day process... the excitement really isn't there on every transaction (except for pay day of course). But for Home Buyers, the excitement is there from day ONE.

This couple I am following posted this picture about their home that is being built. The excitement was over a PORTAPOTTY which indicated to them that the builder was starting soon. :-)

Do you think they are excited? No one other than a new home buyer would be excited to see a portapotty. THIS is why I love what I do!!

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

Do you want to know all of your mortgage options? Call me today and let's discuss them further.

Always available for your Texas Mortgage and Home Loan needs!

John R Cannata P#214.728.0449

NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.

Preparing Important Documents For the Sale of Your Home

Tue, 08 May 2012 08:51:21 -0700

Loreena and Mike Yeo of 3:16 team REALTY are great at their job! They ensure that all sellers (and buyers) are taken care of. How? By ensuring that proper documents are completed for your sale, in preperation for the sale, and after the sale. They are a 'no surprise' real estate company!

If you need a great team in and around Frisco Texas, be sure to contact Loreena and Mike Yeo.

Below is an example of their knowledge, professionalism, and proactive approach to selling your home.

Via Loreena Yeo, Realtor®| Frisco TX Community Advocate (214)783-2210 (3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Frisco TX Real Estate Co.):

I serve many Frisco TX home buyers and sellers. As a Frisco TX real estate listing agent, I always tell my sellers, "I like to take care of business right at the beginning. I have a positive attitude. When I put the sign on the market, I expect it to sell. Hence, I take care of all paperwork I need upfront. I don't like scrambling for stuff in the middle of the process.When I get a contract, I want my sellers to concentrate on negotiating. We will not be hunting for necessary paperwork".

I can say I train my sellers well.

Here are some of the important documents Frisco TX home sellers will need as part of the sale of their home:

Survey

T-47 if you are using an existing survey in the transaction

Mortgage payoff authorization (consists of your lender’s information, mortgage account information, and last 4-digits of your social security number)

Survey

The survey details the property boundaries, building setback lines and easements. The survey must have a clear and legible surveyor’s stamp also. Existing surveys are allowed to be used a new real estate transaction.

T-47: Texas Residential Real Property Affidavit

The T-47 affidavit goes alongside the survey used for the real estate transaction. With using the T-47, it states that the current owners have no made improvements or changes to the property that could affect the use of the existing survey. Changes that would include:

adding new structures such as swimming pool, room additions or extensions, or other permanent structures.

change the location of fences

construction projects on immediate adjoining property that encroach the property

By stating “NONE” – it states that the owner (to the best of the knowledge) does not know of any changes made (listed above).

The T-47 affidavit should be signed in front of the notary.Then, delivered to the title company along with the survey when the transaction is executed.

Upon closing, the T-47 affidavit will be requested to be signed again.

Best practice should include signing the T-47 even before the property comes on the market. When an offer is presented, concentrate on negotiating the offer, instead of running around trying to get the T-47 notarized.

Mortgage Payoff Authorization

The mortgage payoff authorization can be a simple request letter (with the mortgage information listed) that the owners authorize the title company to request a mortgage payoff authorization.

When you hire 3:16 team REALTY to sell your Frisco TX home, you can be assured that the important paperwork needed will be requested upfront. It is how we operate as a company. We do not like to chase after paperwork. We are planners and we gather all the necessary paperwork needed upfront, so when you do have an offer on the property, we will concentrate on negotiating the contract, instead of chasing needed paperwork.

Call Loreena and Michael Yeo
(214) 783-2210
to discuss the sale of your home.

CALL TODAY (214) 783-2210

Loreena Yeo lives, plays and works in Frisco TX since 2000.

Owner/ Broker of 3:16 team REALTY - a local Real Estate Company.

Moving to Frisco TX? The UNOFFICIAL Ambassador of Frisco TX.

Search Frisco TX homes now.

Position you to become an informed, ready Frisco TX home buyer.

Find out how Loreena sells homes in 1/3 of time than the average local Realtor®.

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Content & Photography Copyright © 2012 by Loreena Yeo (3:16 team REALTY)
This article was originally posted at:
Preparing Important Documents For The Sale Of Your Frisco TX Home

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

Do you want to know all of your mortgage options? Call me today and let's discuss them further.

Always available for your Texas Mortgage and Home Loan needs!

John R Cannata P#214.728.0449

NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.

Summer Basketball Camp June 2012

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:04:23 -0700

Do you have a son or daughter that LOVES basketball? Well, the Texas Legends is hosting its first summer camp in June 2012.

The camp will be June 25th-June 28th, from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm @ Bent Tree Bible Fellowship.

Please note that this is open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 14. The cost is $275, unless you are a season ticket holder of the Texas Legends. Ticket Holders pay $150 (another great reason to be a Season Ticket Holder of the Legends)!

For more details about the program, availability, and lunch schedule, check out the Texas Legends Site.

My son has been to the Mavs Camp for the past few years and it appears that this set is very similar. He has enjoyed all of his experiences and has learned quited a bit. We will likely check out this camp as well, especially since this will be the last year that he is within this age group.

Perhaps we will see you there!

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

Do you want to know all of your mortgage options? Call me today and let's discuss them further.

Always available for your Texas Mortgage and Home Loan needs!

John R Cannata P#214.728.0449

NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.

Things that could cause you to lose potential buyers for your home

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:03:32 -0700

Attention Home Sellers! I read a great article today about how you could lose a potential home buyer and thought I’d share some of the highlights with you:

The biggest thing was the Do-It-Yourself projects – We have all had ‘honey-do’ lists, especially after you purchase a home. Sometimes it seems like that list is never ending. Its true! That list may be never ending because you’ve worked on one or two things yourself but never really fixed it correctly or 100% of the way. Some of those items can be noticed quickly, especially by a buyer that is looking through your home. Remember, the buyer sees MONEY SIGNS when items need to be fixed or replaced.

Hire a house cleaner – A professional house cleaner will get all those hard to reach areas, and the areas you’ve been putting off for that ‘once a year’ cleaning. Better to ensure your home is completely clean. Remember how you feel when you are going out for a special event… hair cut, clean shave, manicure, etc. Well, your house needs that same maintenance especially when you are putting it on display for a potential buyer.

Smells... Its been there so long, even you don’t realize its there – When living with pets, we tend to forget that they do sometimes have a smell. It could be that the pet has not been cleaned in a few days/weeks or it could be that the cage and/or litter box needs to be clean. Rid the home of any unpleasant smells from pets, cages, or carpets. A smell can sometimes be too distracting to the buyer that they don’t really see the beauty of your home.

Why is that wallpaper still up – I know that the wallpaper you chose when you first purchased your home went great with your accessories and furniture… but many buyers will see that as additional work and cost.

Keep in mind that these items are not ‘deal breakers’, however, it could make the difference between the buyer making an offer on your home or the home down the street. Other times, it can mean that the buyer will send you an offer well below your listing price.

Need help identifying some areas that will help BOOST the traffic to your home? Feel free to contact us to help you find a GREAT Real Estate Agent or Home Stager in your area.

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

Do you want to know all of your mortgage options? Call me today and let's discuss them further.

Always available for your Texas Mortgage and Home Loan needs!

John R Cannata P#214.728.0449

NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.

16 Razzle Dazzle Open House Ideas!

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:29:30 -0700

Do you know Wayne and Jean? Wayne and Jean Zuhl are Real Estate Agents in Clark New Jersey.

In the below artcle, they share some great idea for a little 'Razzle Dazzle' during open houses. I've identified some that would work great in Texas. Perhaps you'll find some that will work great in your neck of the woods.

Afterwards, be sure to check out their Activerain Profile and Blog for other great posts.

Via Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl (Hallmark Realtors):

Make Your Open House Stand Out!

Hold open houses after work or during lunchtime on weekdays.

Hold the open all day long from unconventional times of 9am to 6 pm.

If the property has an amazing view of sunset, hold your Open House during that time.

Provide easy to eat snacks and cold beverages, offer iced tea and lemonade or fresh squeezed orange juice in the summer, warm tea or coffee or cocoa in the winter, warm apple cider in the fall.

If it's hot out, have water bottles made with custom labels.

Have your visitors enter a raffle for an Ikea giftcard, a gas card, a cook book, ceramic pots, gardening utensils

Make professional custom packets for the property including a color brochure of the property, neighborhood and school information, an itemized list of annual utility costs, lists of improvements made, noting the year and cost, and copies of any structural surveys or appraisals you’ve had done within the last year ... OR ...

Put out the related information on a display board and offer to send a copy to anyone who registers with you.

Put an "Open House" sign with day/time in the yard a few days in advance.

If the home is still occupied try pairing the open with a yard/garage sale.

Put out 30 plus signs from the freeway exits all the way to your listing.

Prepare virtual tour CDs and matching jewel cases.

Invite a mortgage professional to attend and prequalify buyers.

Make up a questionnaire asking visitors for a room by room feedback. Put this on a clip board to carry with them as they go room to room and give them one of your pens with your info on it.

Have a contract completely filled out waiting the buyer's signature.

Put on a DVD slide show with pictures of the local area and the house with light background music.

Wayne and Jean

web: www.WayneZuhl.com

email: TeamZuhl@gmail.com

blog: UnionCountyRE@wordpress.com

FB: Real Estate Today and Things to Do in Union County

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

Do you want to know all of your mortgage options? Call me today and let's discuss them further.

Always available for your Texas Mortgage and Home Loan needs!

John R Cannata P#214.728.0449

NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.

Stop Paying Your Landlords Mortgage

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:22:27 -0700

Stop Paying Your Landlord's Mortgage!

It's staggering when you think about the cost of living, especially if you're a renter and not a home owner. If you are currently paying $1,000 a month for rent, then over the next three years, your property management company or landlord will effectively have made $36,000 of your hard earned cash! You're paying their mortgage when you could be building equity in your own property.

What if I don't have the money to buy a home right now?

There are loan programs available that offer low and no down payment options. The options include using the Texas Bond 77 program, USDA loans, FHA permits gift money as a down payment, and often sellers are willing to make a contribution to your purchase (specifically closing costs) if they want to sell the home quickly.

There are many benefits of home ownership to consider, most of all, tax deductions. Let's take a look at how advantageous this can be as a homeowner:

How much is tax deductible?

Tax deductions vary, but the IRS has laid out solid rules. They also have several tax publications full of helpful information worth taking the time to read. Publication 530, Tax Information for First-Time Homeowners, is very thorough, as is Publication 936, Home Mortgage Interest Deduction. For quick reference, you can refer to Tax Topics 505, Interest Expense, and 504, Home Mortgage Points.

These publications often refer to local and state guidelines, so you may want to consult a CPA to answer all the questions that arise from reading these materials. Here are a few tips you should know up front:

Real Estate taxes are deductible on a primary residence. Real Estate taxes are paid at settlement or closing, or through an escrow account.

Mortgage interest is deductible on a loan to purchase, build or improve your home. Your lender will provide you with a Mortgage Interest Statement (Form 1098) to list the total interest paid during the year. This should include any deductible points paid for that year.

Pre-paid interest is deductible in the year it is paid. At the close of a real estate transaction, borrowers usually pay for the interest on their loan that falls between the closing period and the first of the next month. Mortgage payments are made "in arrears" so when a loan is closed mid-month, there is interest due to the new lender which must be paid in advance.

If you are building a home, the interest on the construction loan is deductible. The construction period cannot exceed 24 months prior to the date that you move in if you claim this as your primary residence.

Call me to discuss your specific needs and we'll find the program that's right for you.
We have a variety of low down payment and no down payment programs available.

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

Do you want to know all of your mortgage options? Call me today and let's discuss them further.

Always available for your Texas Mortgage and Home Loan needs!

John R Cannata P#214.728.0449

NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.

Cleaning Ideas for Homes & Apartments

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:21:56 -0700

So with Spring already into action and Summer practically around the corner...are you all ready for spring cleaning of your home or apartment? If so, make sure to read the following tips before you start.

· Begin by surveying and inspecting your home. Make a list of areas requiring special care in addition to things that need repairing or replacement.

· Next remove the clutter in the different rooms of your home and pile these assorted items up in a designated area for the time being. With the place cleared you will be able to proceed with your cleaning more effectively.

· Remember to focus on one room or a certain part at a time. Kitchens, living room, bedrooms and bathrooms all should be given due attention. Besides washing the floors, wall and windows, you must empty out the cabinets and wash them thoroughly before organizing their contents. Drapes, carpets and light fixtures must be cleaned, too. And any heavy furniture must be shifted for cleaning and maintenance of any inaccessible areas. Though not pleasant, sinks, bath-tubs and drains should also be taken care of.

· It is a good idea to involve the family wherever possible, because the home is everyone’s responsibility, plus any additional hand will be a boon.

So what are you waiting for? Welcome the freshness of spring (even though we are a month into spring already)!

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

Do you want to know all of your mortgage options? Call me today and let's discuss them further.

Always available for your Texas Mortgage and Home Loan needs!

John R Cannata P#214.728.0449

NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.

Williams-Sonoma Stonebriar Centre Frisco Texas

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:55:22 -0700

I just found out today that the Williams-Sonoma in the Stonebriar Mall has cooking classes on Saturdays. I'm not personally a huge fan of cooking, however, I do like to eat! My desire to eat good food would help me take the class and actually learn to be a better cook.

In the month of May 2012, the following classes are offered:

Saturday May 5 @ 9:30 am - The theme is Brunch. You'll learn how to make simple 'mocktails' according to their site. The mocktail samples they provide are Coffee Spritzers and Frozen Drinks. Plus some Healthy and Delicious recipes using spring produce. Yum!

Saturday May 12 @ 10:00 am - This class is special for Kids and Dads (mom's are welcome too of course) to help them prepare for Mother's Day! Its all about the Cupcakes! Learn how to make and decorate cupcakes for Mom. ** space is limited for this class, so reservations are needed. Call 972-712-9455 **

Saturday May 19 @ 9:30 am - Fire up the BBQ! Learn some great recipes in time for BBQing on Memorial Day. Attendees will also receive a emails with more wonderful ideas which will make for some fabulous cookouts guaranteed.

Saturday May 26 @ 9:30 am - The latest VITAMIX trend has hit Williams-Sonoma! During this class, the chef's will blend a wide variety of veggies. Within minutes, you can make minced veggies and pureed hot soups to froths and frozen desserts. You'll really learn how to get the most out of your Vitamix.

All participants of the classes above will receive a 10% savings on select same-day store purchases. Not all classes require reservations, but space is still limited so it's best to reserve your space ahead of time. You can reserve your spot by either calling 972-712-9455 or by going right into the Stonebriar Mall and stopping by the Williams-Sonoma.

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

Do you want to know all of your mortgage options? Call me today and let's discuss them further.

Always available for your Texas Mortgage and Home Loan needs!

John R Cannata P#214.728.0449

NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.

Do You Pay Full Price? Home Buying Tip, Dallas/Ft Worth

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:36:03 -0700

Samantha Smith with D&B Real Estate provides some great tips on negotiating prices and improvements. You certainly don't want to provide a 'low ball' offer on a home you TRULY want. Avoid time wasting, get the home at the right price, and do it with a Realtor that knows the area, knows their responsibility, and comes highly recommended.

Samantha Smith is THAT Realtor in the Lake Ray Hubbard area!

Via Samantha Smith, d+b Real Estate Lake Ray Hubbard Realtor (214.422.0729 www.SamIAmHouses.com):

Who Pays Full Price? No one! That's right, our society & in our current economic times, No One wants to pay more than its Value regardless of the product. When you buy bananas for 49 cents a pound at one store and see them for 39 cents a pound at another store, it's not the ten cent difference as much as it is about you Over Paying.

Home Buyers are no different and it seems like the natural way to start the negotiation process is to offer less than the asking price for the home. However, with the market making a turn upward, be wary of "low balling" and submitting an outrageously low amount, many Sellers are now receiving Multiple Offers on their home.

Having the Seller knock a few thousand dollars off the sales price sounds good, but in actuality, it won't make much difference in your monthly payments. However, a buyer who only has enough available funds for down payment and closing costs will have to live in a home exactly the way it is until they've saved more money to make their desired changes/repairs. Instead of lowering your offering price, how about having the Seller take that money off in other areas like the Home's Condition or Seller Concessions, could make a big difference in your pocket book.

Let's say you found a home that needed $5,000 worth of improvements and the seller would lower the price by that amount. Great, your purchase price is lowered BUT financing those improvements with a separate bank loan will result in you having higher payments due to a higher interest rate and shorter term than your mortgage.

INSTEAD, you could Offer Full Price and ask the seller to make your desired improvements prior to closing. This will result in lower monthly payments based on today's low mortgage rates and 30 year term.

OR negotiate with the seller to pay that amount of your closing costs, which then means you get to check your saved money & now have the cash to make the improvements.

When buying a house, especially in today's roller coaster market, remember the saying "there's more than 1 way to skin a cat". By offering Full Price, many Sellers are more apt to consider concessions regarding condition or terms which can be balanced to affect the value of the property.

If I can be of service to you or help your friends/family that you refer to me, please know that I am never too busy & I would honor the chance to earn the business!

If there's a Neighborhood or City that you're curious about, simply send me an email (sam@samiamhouses.com). You can also visit my Website to search for houses in all the cities (Garland, Rowlett, Rockwall, & Heath) that make up our Lake Ray Hubbard area or Your Area of interest in the Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex.

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

Do you want to know all of your mortgage options? Call me today and let's discuss them further.

Always available for your Texas Mortgage and Home Loan needs!

John R Cannata P#214.728.0449

NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.

The Elbow "Heard Around The World"

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:01:40 -0700

Okay, I think the phrase "Around The World" is a bit much... not a big fan when the media uses it.

I'm sure many Sports Fans know about the elbow thrown by Metta World Peace (aka Ron Artest). Basically last week, Metta World Peace (Los Angeles Lakers) threw an Elbow to the back of the head of James Harden (Oklahoma City Thunder) shortly after a dunk in the game between the Lakers and the Thunder.

If you missed it, here is the video:

The shot to the back of the head caused James Hardin to get a concussion and miss a few games so far. The NBA reviewed the play after the game and have suspended Metta for 7 games. This means that he will miss the rest of the season, which is pretty much over, and the first round of play-offs.

After reviewing the video, do you think 7 games is enough? Many feel that it should be longer. Metta sticks to his story that it was just a celebration move and he didn't mean to hit him in the head. I don't believe that at all. It was clearly an elbow that was being thrown with purpose. Perhaps he didn't mean to get the back of the head... and perhaps he didn't mean to get caught... but the elbow was certainly thrown on purpose. What do you think?

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

Do you want to know all of your mortgage options? Call me today and let's discuss them further.

Always available for your Texas Mortgage and Home Loan needs!

John R Cannata P#214.728.0449

NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.

Annual Community-wide Garage Sale in Panther Creek Estates Frisco TX

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 06:54:44 -0700

If you are like me, you love "Neighborhood Garage Sales". Its a fun event that gets most of the neighbors outside selling any small or large item that is extra around the house.

Typically these large events bring out quite a crowd!

Well, this weekend (Friday and Saturday) head to Panther Creek Estates in Frisco Texas. They will be having a large neighborhood garage sale between the hours of 7 am and 1 pm.

I've you've never been to a neighborhood garage sale, you should know this... the good items will be gone early! :-)

What ever you do, have a great weekend!

Via Loreena Yeo, Realtor®| Frisco TX Community Advocate (214)783-2210 (3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Frisco TX Real Estate Co.):

Panther Creek Estates Community-Wide Annual Garage Sale 2012
Friday 4/27/2012 and Saturday 4/28/2012
7am - 1pm

Every year, residents at Panther Creek Estates look forward to having their community-wide garage sale. Community-wide garage sales have been more effective cost of shopping with gas prices as high as they are. It also benefits residents because the traffic is much higher.

You can expect residents selling gently-used clothing, children's items, furniture, books, artwork, home decor, electronics, yard equipment and my favorite type of items: the unpredictable ones.

"Ya never know what you're going to find" - And that's the best part of a garage sale.

Should it rain on this weekend (not likely), there will be a rain date (to be determined at a later time).

CALL TODAY (214) 783-2210

Loreena Yeo lives, plays and works in Frisco TX since 2000.

Owner/ Broker of 3:16 team REALTY - a local Real Estate Company.

Moving to Frisco TX? The UNOFFICIAL Ambassador of Frisco TX.

Search Frisco TX homes now.

Position you to become an informed, ready Frisco TX home buyer.

Find out how Loreena sells homes in 1/3 of time than the average local Realtor®.

Be an informed real estate consumer in Frisco TX.

Read raving fans' reviews.

Connect via Social Media:

Content & Photography Copyright © 2012 by Loreena Yeo (3:16 team REALTY)
This article was originally posted at:
Annual Community-wide Garage Sale in Panther Creek Estates Frisco TX

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

Do you want to know all of your mortgage options? Call me today and let's discuss them further.

Always available for your Texas Mortgage and Home Loan needs!

John R Cannata P#214.728.0449

NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.

Need Homeowners Insurance - Contact Manuel Thomas with Liberty Mutual

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:30:35 -0700

About a year ago, I received a call from Manuel Thomas of Liberty Mutual. He wanted to meet for coffee and talk about working together.

Typically, I won’t meet with just any agent until I’ve had time to check them out (online personality, website information, testimonials, etc). It just so happens that I was meeting with someone else in the area, so I agreed to get together.

Manuel and I spoke for about an hour. There wasn’t a lot of hard selling. We found that we actually had a lot in common. One thing he was most proud of was his new born baby girl, “Macaria” (which is a combination of his and his wife’s name).

I agreed to send him a client to test out and see how it goes. That was about a year ago and I have ONLY used Manuel since then. His service, response time, and fees are better than anyone else I have worked with in the past.

I was so impressed with the rate and service that I actually took the time to call all of my past clients. He was able to provide insurance coverage for many of them, while saving them hundreds of dollars per year and still maintaining the same coverage. In some cases, he was even able to lower the deductible.

If you need homeowners and/or auto insurance in Texas, I highly recommend you contact Manuel Thomas. It costs nothing to see what he can do. You’ll find out that your current coverage is FANTASTIC or you’ll save hundreds of dollars per year on insurance. Either way, you can’t lose.

Call him today!

Manuel Thomas – Ph# 972-955-5570

http://www.libertymutual.com/manuelthomas

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

Do you want to know all of your mortgage options? Call me today and let's discuss them further.

Always available for your Texas Mortgage and Home Loan needs!

John R Cannata P#214.728.0449

NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.

A month into Spring... Here are some 'Fun With Family' ideas

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:41:18 -0700

So we are a month into Spring, and the weather is beautiful. This is the time of year where you can enjoy the great outdoors with your family with some fun sports. Need some ideas on what to play? Read on!

Asteroid: This game requires two teams, a softball called asteroid and a soccer ball called planet. The planet team players have to kick the soccer ball between them while the asteroid team has to pass the soft ball by hand to the closest team member to hit the soccer ball. The teams switch roles on a successful asteroid hit.

Toppling Towers: A 4- to 6-foot circle is drawn with chalk for each player who has to make a tower of a certain number of stackable items in the middle. All players have an equal number of soft balls (rolled up socks also work well). Now each player must try to break the towers in the other circle. You can defend your tower by blocking the ball and even rebuild it. At the end of allotted time, the player with the highest tower wins.

Family Biking: If you have bike trails in your area, the entire family can go for a morning bike ride or even to a nearby picnic spot. Bike trailers can be used for food supplies and for all children who are too small to ride.

Such outdoor activities are not only enjoyable and healthy, they are also a great opportunity for the family to bond. OK, go out and have some fun!

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

Do you want to know all of your mortgage options? Call me today and let's discuss them further.

Always available for your Texas Mortgage and Home Loan needs!

John R Cannata P#214.728.0449

NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.

Semi-Speechless Sunday: Bring Isabel Home

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:07:40 -0700

It was reported in the news that this little girl has been missing since Friday night. They live in Arizona, but you never know if someone is brought out to Texas or any other state. Thought it was important to reblog this post for as many people to see as possible. Feel free to reblog this from Emmy's page in order to spread the word.

Via Emmary Nicholson ChRC® Tierra Antigua Realty - Tucson AZ (Steinborn Referral Associates - Las Cruces, NM):

This is Isabel Celis. She's 6 years old and went missing from her home overnight Friday/Saturday in Tucson. Law enforcement is out in full force, as are neighbors, looking for her. Police don't have much information to go on.

And it's breaking my heart.

I don't know the family at all but to know such a sweet little one is not home where she belongs makes my heart ache.

If you're in Arizona - Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff...anywhere, please donate some of your blog space to spread her flyer around and into your social circle. Time is of the essence now.

Tierra Antigua Realty
100 N Stone #1108
Tucson AZ
cell: 520.329.0400
email: emmary@tucsonkent.com
blog: The Gadsden Girl
website: The Gadsden Girl

AND

Steinborn Referral Associates
Las Cruces & Mesilla
cell: 575.201.3410
email: emmyinlc@gmail.com
blog: Emmy In LC
Neighborhoods of Las Cruces

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Are you looking to purchase a Texas home? Perhaps you love your Texas home but would be interested in refinancing your Texas mortgage to a lower interest rate?

Do you want to know all of your mortgage options? Call me today and let's discuss them further.

Always available for your Texas Mortgage and Home Loan needs!

John R Cannata P#214.728.0449

NMLS # 322646

Texas Home Loan Expert

Frisco TX Mortgage

The views expressed on this site are mine alone and do not reflect the views of my employer.