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business Happy Summer! Happy Summer! How do you plan to have a happy summer?? It’s officially here! The weather in North Carolina is sticky. The sun doesn’t go down until 9PM after poking its head up, and waking all the animals on my farm, at 6AM. If you have small children, school is out and that terrifying because […]
family Working with Friends and Family I prefer to work with friends and family in my real estate business, but that decision comes with some special skills that I use for every transaction.
Life ❄️ How to Get Your Home Cozy and Winter-Ready There’s nothing better than a warm, inviting home when the weather turns chilly. From sealing up chilly drafts to prepping your fireplace for those snuggly nights in, a few small tweaks now can make a big difference later. Here’s how to turn your house into the ultimate cozy haven before winter rolls in. 📸 Image Caption: […]
family Downsizing This is the time to downsize. Clean out the things you no longer need or want. Here are a few steps to get started.
Life My WHY… The author emphasizes the importance of reflecting on personal and professional intentions rather than resolutions, advocating for discovering one's "WHY" through exercises like the 7 Layers Deep, fostering meaningful growth and decision-making.
building Building Things I love building things! I enjoy building houses, family, business, and homesteads, and I want to help other people build all those things too.
Life I’m on a Mission For the last five years, I have been on a mission to create a charitable legacy from my real estate business with Giving Tree Realty and catering to cats and dogs. I have learned so much! Number one, rescue is effing hard! It is hard, no matter at what level you participate. The people that […]
Life Drop Back and Punt What were your plans for 2023? This is a good time to take a look at where you are. If you need to make an adjustment, maybe it's time to "drop back and punt".
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building Spring Cleaning Checklist Need a list of things you could do to help spruce up your home for entertaining or just your own enjoyment? My assistant with 20 plus years of home cleaning management experience has some tips and suggestions.
Life Planning and the Planner Have you made a business plan for this year? Or even a Life Plan? I love Planning and my Planner. I also love sharing so here's a peak at how I organize my crazy life!
building A House (not) In The Woods Part 2 Holly hallelujah! We had finally closed on the construction loan in July (3 months past my deadline)! Unfortunately, all of our savings have been depleted, but we were ready to build! I knew that we were going to have to do a lot with our own hands. I believe in the value of hard work! No problem! We got this! Over the next year, my resolve would go up and down like the old wooden roller coaster at Carrowinds.
building A House (not) In The Woods Now that we have moved in to our new farm house, and all the loans have closed and bills have been payed, I can tell the real story behind the drama that took 16 months to build a small farmhouse in North Carolina.
Life New People and Services Hiring an employee can be scary! But hiring your mother as an employee could be worse. New services and new faces will make it a family affair.
Life Home Buying: Next Stage Where are you in your "Life Stages"? Real estate can really be a guide to deciding where you are. Do you need more vs. less house, more vs. less land, or more vs. less City? Answering those questions is a good way to start.
business Wishing for a New Home My wish list for my new house did not stay in tact. We are 2 months from moving in and I have learned a ton about solving problems and finding housing solutions. How big are the things you wish for?
Life The Importance of Support Real Estate does not have to be a cut throat business. There is no Magic bullet for success. It takes WORK, TIME, a GUIDE and HELP. There is no reason to work alone in business.
FOOD A Return to “Normal” Are we ready to return to life back to normal? No! Make sure you set boundaries, keep yourself healthy, and stay flexible. There's no telling what 2022 will bring!
FOOD Happy Fall Y’all! My favorite Tim to sell houses is in the Fall! The energy in North Carolina is electric. The colors are changing and the activities are plentiful.
business Put Your Kids First Here is a genius idea to save for your children's future! We have no idea what we want to do in 18 years, much less what they want to do, but we can be prepared to help them no matter what they choose.
Life The Story of 5 Hairdryers Communication is key to any relationship, family, parenting and business. Assuming people know what you want does not solve anything.