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Jan. 7, 2014

Six days in

We're six days into 2014 and I'm curious how comfortable you are. 1-10? 

 

I hope you are less than 5 on the comfort scale meaning that you are venturing to try something new, pushing yourself to new levels of achievement or at least asking exciting questions …

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Dec. 18, 2013

The Best Year Ever! (Again)

Tramonte kids with SantaChristmas is a time for coming together as a family, exchanging gifts, and taking amazingly hilarious photos with Santa at the mall. However, with New Years right around the corner (and the pressure to create yet another New Years resolution right there alongside it), Christmas is also a great time …

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Dec. 16, 2013

Still waiting

Are you like me? Do you often find yourself looking forward and missing what is happening right here in front of you today? I must confess that I am guilty of this. 

There is a phrase that occasionally pops in my mind and I can't shake it until …

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Dec. 10, 2013

You've Been Canceled Due to Ice

Did your life go berserk the last few days with all of the ice and snow that the Dallas area got?

Did you notice that many people became almost instantaneously less responsive, productive and motivated? 

Granted, many folks were without lights and heat and had legitimate concerns but many …

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Dec. 2, 2013

A who?

I was talking to an absurdly successful business owner recently and he shared a "Million Dollar" principle he uses with me. I'll share it with you and ask a small (mutually beneficial) favor too.

Million Dollar Principle:
He said: "When I have a problem of any kind, the solution is …

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Nov. 20, 2013

Christmas for a child you don't know?

I love Christmas. I love kids too. Do you?

This year our company is sending several boxes with Operation Christmas Child.

Basically, you fill a box about the size of a shoe box with items that children all over the world need and want.  These will go to children …

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Oct. 21, 2013

Ever Need a Pep Talk?

I was talking to my team the other day and I shared a story about my grandfather that I'd like to share with you too.

We were discussing how life can beat us down sometimes and I was reminded of a story that my grandfather told me about how …

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Oct. 16, 2013

How to find a sneaky Halloween Real Estate Deal in Richardson, TX

Continuing where the last post left off, laziness has set in. 

So, how does a home buyer in the Richardson area actually find a house?  Well, after chosing a top notch real estate team, you'll want to get all of your ducks in a row.  You …

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Oct. 15, 2013

Richardson, TX - Real Estate Stalking is Real

Currently, in Richardson, TX real estate circles, the idea of stalking is a hot topic.  Stalking, as in home buyers and their real estate agents staring at houses at all hours of the day and night both online and off just hoping that they will come on the market.

With …

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Oct. 8, 2013

What it is all about

Jury duty.  No, it is not all about jury duty, but my wife being on jury duty this week has reminded me what it truly is all about.  It being life and what it is all about being faith, family and loving your neighbor.  I challenged my …

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