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Business Performance- 99 Percent Vs. 99 Percent Plus
Early in my career, I was assigned to work with an outside business consultant hired by my employer to reduce the work force and labor costs. After about one year, the consultant evaluated my performance and told me if I wanted to reach my goal to be a refinery plant manager, I Had to raise…
Read MoreSpring Break Is In The Air
My first Spring on the island after moving here from Denver was March 2011. Both of my children students at Flour Bluff. My daughter in 8th grade and my son a Junior. I had no idea what to expect. Many people had told tales about the stores being so packed that you needed to shop…
Read MoreFind Your Agent Match
After the rush of Spring Breakers have bought all the Padre Island trucker hats, cleared the convenient stores of canned beer, and left their vacation rental beds unmade, March is a popular month for both buyers and sellers to get a SPRING in their step. We love our tourists…but we really love our permanent residents.…
Read MoreTax Identity Theft Awareness
Tax season has officially begun, and scammers may be looking to steal your identity and your refund. The Federal Trade Commission declared last week “Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week”. This awareness week provides a great opportunity to learn more about what a tax scam looks like and how scammers can use your private information for…
Read MoreI Wish You Bad Luck
When John Roberts, Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court, was asked to speak at his son’s ninth grade commencement, his theme was “I wish you bad luck.” During his talk, he explained how, if we use bad luck as a learning experience, it can make us stronger and better people. When I was a…
Read More2019 HOME DÉCOR TRENDS
Resolutions – they put a pep in our step, they make us excited for the year, they give us something to jump out of bed for. Then mid-February hits. Suddenly you’re a bit worn out. Let’s transform that once “pep” to “prep” and give your home a bit of a facelift! Whether you’re looking to…
Read MoreKREWE TIME!
Is it really here, already? Seems like just last week that we were decorating our floats and anxiously awaiting for the beach parade to start so we could show off our masterpiece and throw beads to the enthusiastic crowd that spent the morning finding the perfect spot to watch the creations slowly roll along. Some…
Read MoreREALTOR® Code of Ethics
“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do, and what is right to do.” – Potter Stewart Stewart, who served as an Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court from 1958 to 1981, spent many years understanding the meaning of ethics. Although we’re not all members of the Supreme Court,…
Read More10th Annual Barefoot Mardi Gras
Barefoot Mardi Gras!! March 2, 2019 Celebrating it’s 10th on Padre Island! Why: To raise money for the Seashore Learning Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Barefoot Mardi Gras Kick Off Party Where: Waterline Bar @ Doc’s Seafood & Steaks When: Thursday, February 7, 2019 – 530pm What: Let the celebration begin!!…
Read MoreELECTION RECAP AND MOVING FORWARD
Let the campaigning cease….It was a long and difficult election season. The good news is it is over. I know another one will be starting soon but let’s breathe our sigh of relief now while we can. As we all knew Nueces County will have a new County Judge in January. While we did not…
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