Merry Christmas! Breakfast with Santa in Wise County Texas

As the alarm went off at 6am on this Saturday Morning, I looked at my weather app to see the temperature. Low 30's with wind blowing ... brrr! Up to start getting ready to go see Santa with my daughter and grandson! I am so thrilled to be a part of this, Brantley's first Christmas!

We wake up the little guy, bundle him up and we all head off to Breakfast with Santa. We went to Chico this year, missed the one in Decatur. As my daughter, Kayse, and I arrived at the Community Center, we were already dreading the lines. After all, it is the last Saturday before Christmas!

What a fantastic morning. Chico Fire Dept. was passing the boot, and we felt honored to make a donation. There was a nice little turn out for the breakfast and lots of good fellowship. Then over near the back wall, we saw the Jolly old guy all in Red. He was accompanied by Mrs. Clause, an elf, and even a Dalmation donning his Christmas hat. They had a very nice backdrop including a Christmas tree and fireplace.

Our pictures turned out great! See for yourself below. We will put this on our calendar for next year's Christmas events. Thank you Chico Texas (TX) for a great day!

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It's is a SELLER'S Market. Let's Talk!!

We're about to reach the halfway point of recovery, but what's next? The long-awaited housing price rebound is arriving. After eight years, more and more real estate markets are reaching or exceeding the prices they achieved at the peak of the housing boom in 2007. For homeowners who have been frozen in place due to upside-down mortgages or excessive mortgage payoffs, surging home prices are restoring the equity they need to sell. MetroTex Association of REALTORS

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3 reasons to contact your REALTOR after the sale

Many times after the close of your real estate transaction, people do not expect to be in contact with their Realtor. That is unless you are looking to buy or sell again. In fact, there are reasons that you may need to get in touch with me.

Here are 3 reasons that you may not have considered.

1) When it is Appraisal Time of your Property Taxes - contact me if you are in planning to protest your property tax appraisal. I can help you gather evidence to support your challenge like comparable properties etc.

2) Are you thinking about remodeling? - Get an insider's perspective about whether adding-on/remodeling will be advantageous in a resale, or would it be worth the cost or build an addition or better to find a new property with those additions already available.

3) When you need a plumber, roofer, landscaper, etc. - If you are new to the area, you may not have knowledge of who to turn to for specific services. Contact me, I may be able to inform you about service providers in your new neighborhood who you can interview for those jobs.

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HOME BUYERS BEWARE! 5 costly mistakes home buyers make

5 Costly Mistakes Home Buyers Make                      By Nedra Rhone, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, (TNS) So much of the attention is on sellers, but if you are in the market for a home, there are some things you can do to make the journey easier.

In the March issue of Consumer Reports magazine, a survey of real estate agents revealed the mistakes some home buyers are making. One of the big ones is not taking the time to find the right real estate agent. The wrong person, it seems, can cost you money. Here are a few other costly mistakes home buyers are making and how to avoid them: Moving too fast. When you don’t do your homework, you may end up paying too much for a home. Don’t overestimate your understanding of the local real estate market. Take the time to look around in one particular area for a while so you can understand what homes are really worth. Don’t make an offer on the first home you see. Be sure you see lots of homes and if you do make an offer and your negotiations stall, don’t be afraid to walk away. Having eyes that are bigger than your wallet. This seems obvious, but of the surveyed agents in the Consumer Reports survey, 33 percent said consumers underestimate the costs of home ownership. Buying a home doesn’t just mean covering a mortgage. It also means being able to cover the closing costs and other fees, paying for utilities, taxes and more. And if you are moving into anything less than your dream house and are planning repairs, be sure to factor that into the price of the home as well. Getting your credit up. You need a strong credit profile to get the most favorable loan terms. If your credit score is low, or if you don’t how your credit rates, get your credit reports now and if you see any errors, initiate a dispute. Not shopping ’til rates drop. Don’t just go with your regular bank when you are looking for a mortgage. Consider several lenders (banks, credit unions) and look for national rates online. Consumer Reports cautions that some mortgage brokers may be more focused on selling you a mortgage than getting you the best deal. Be sure to get pre-approved for a loan before you shop so sellers will take you seriously. Skipping the inspection. I can’t imagine anyone skipping this step, but according to agents in the Consumer Reports survey, not getting a home inspection is one of the biggest causes of buyer’s remorse. You should plan to be at the inspection so you can learn about any costly repairs that might be needed. You will also get basic information on the home, such as where the electrical panel is and how to shut off the water. A good home inspector can also give you a heads up on repairs that will need to be done in the next few years. Make sure whoever you hire is licensed. ——— ©2015 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Atlanta, Ga.) Visit The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Atlanta, Ga.) at www.ajc.com Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC www.PattiLee.Properties EMAIL