When You Waste Time Holding On “The right man will never come into your life until you let him go!” I remember the exact moment this was said to me. Headed back to Houston, after just having performed at a youth retreat near San Antonio, when I was still actively recording music and performing as … Continue Reading
When You Run Out Of Patience I have p.a.t.i.e.n.c.e with everyone but MYSELF. Okay, maybe not everyone. But I am known to have an abnormal amount of patience with clients, and if I am honest, a few other u.n.d.e.s.e.r.v.i.n.g @ssholes individuals throughout my life. Having some level of patience in my profession is not a … Continue Reading
When Rejection Causes You Pain My 3-year-old nephew Kash brought me to tears one day. Only 1 ½ at the time, my mother was keeping him one hot July weekend, during the summer of 2020. Eager to see the adorable green-eyed, chubby face little boy with sandy brown curls, I drove to her house, with … Continue Reading
When They Love You, Then Leave You “The Orange Show”, an eclectic, and colorful, mini amusement park, tucked away in a working-class neighborhood of Houston’s East side, at its opening in 1979, was predicted by its creator Jeff McKissack, to be a rival tourist attraction that would draw thousands to its door. Built using b.r.o.k.e.n … Continue Reading
When You’re Unhappily Content “Because I have nowhere else to go.” This was the response from a young mother, cradling her newborn baby when asked why she insisted on staying in a home that in her own words had so many p.r.o.b.l.e.m.s & was falling apart. A tenant, in a client’s home that I was … Continue Reading
When the stakes are high The lyrics from the “The Gambler”, a song written by Don Schlitz in 1976 and made famous by Kenny Rogers in 1978, metaphorically uses the game of poker to explain the importance of making good l.i.f.e choices. The old gambler’s message to the struggling young man sitting beside him on … Continue Reading
Choosing the right occupant When it comes to landlord friendly states, Texas, ranks at the top of the list. Unlike most states, a Texas landlord can quickly exercise their rights as the property owner, when their tenant has committed an offense that breaches the terms of their lease agreement. Though the state laws that govern … Continue Reading
“Energy cannot be created nor destroyed. It can only be transformed from one form to another.” – Isaac Newton The purpose of energy-efficient windows We live in an era where people are becoming more cognizant of the energies that surround them. The proverb “misery loves company” suggests that a person who is unhappy finds … Continue Reading
Does your paint pop or peel? One of the more effective ways to add value and visual interest to your home is with a fresh coat of paint. Whether you are enhancing your home’s exterior or livening up the interior, paint ranks at the top of most individuals’ home improvement list. As a realtor, showing … Continue Reading
