Texans, Save Money on Landscape Watering

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has an online tool that help save you money and conserve your resources.

They provide custom advice on how much water your yard needs. Water My Yard takes into account local weather conditions and irrigation system details to calculate watering recommendations for a specific address. Automated updates from the online tool can help you as a homeowner avoid overwatering you yard while keeping your landscape healthy and save money. The water district as a whole can benefit, too, from the resources and energy saved if homeowners only water when necessary.

Check to see if your buyers' new address is covered by Clicking Here @ Water My Yard. 

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Works Cited: Editorial Staff at the Texas Association of Realtors ®

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Let’s walk into 2018 together, hand in hand bringing new light to the entire world.

“Walk together children, don’t get weary.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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Girl, Where Have You Been?

So my last post to this blog was in February and some of you may be wondering "Girl, where have you been?". I may not have the largest following but I'm grateful for those that are loyal to following this blog.

To be transparent, December of last year I was in a car accident. I really don't talk much about it because I try to show my best self everyday. Let me tell you it was stressful but here is the "short" version of story. I didn't use an attorney because after researching online, with my level of injuries it was better to pursue the case on my own. I really have to give a lot of credit to google and it's amazing search engine. I was able to provide a diagram of the accident with thorough explanations, police reports from the scene, photos, and videos.  It was determined that the other party was at fault (After a 3 week battle) and the insurance company said the video footage submitted was the most weighed factor in their decision. I have to say through this experience I really am encouraged to purchasing a dash camera. Dash-cam footage has been the only real way to substantiate claims these days. And I'm not saying people are dishonest but the other party definitely didn't have the truth in them. It's no wonder why dash-cameras are required in some parts of the world.

I had to do therapy for about five or six months. The insurance company only gave me 4 days to replace my vehicle. Can you imagine on top of everything you have to do trying to replace your car in only 4 days? It was a nightmare trying to balance work, life, recovery, and trying to close this chapter in my life.

In June, I finally settled with the insurance company for a five figure amount that I was satisfied with. Again, google helped me a lot in that area as well. I used an online calculator to determine a fair amount to start negotiations based on medical expenses, lost earnings, future lost income, estimated future expenses, multiplier for damages, and finally pain & suffering. To add to the stress I later found out that the hospital put a lien against me for the balanced owed. Gratefully, God kept me in good spirits.

The experience that I went through was crazy (to say the least) and I definitely wouldn't wish that on anybody. I thank God for his covering on me, his comfort during my break downs, and his grace as I pressed through.

I'm blessed to be alive today and that is just further proof that God is not done with me yet. I've got way more to do.

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Peek Dont Speak

Imagine yourself touring a home with your real estate agent and gather in the living area or foyer to discuss the property. You begin to state what you like, what you don't like, personal comments, and strategy on price & terms of a potential offer.

STOP IMMEDIATELY! 🤐

Anytime I show homes I always advise my clients to hold all comments until we've exited the property or are in the car. Why? Two words, IN-HOME SURVEILLANCE.

Surveillance cameras in the home have gained popularity for parents to check on nannies but are increasingly used by homeowners to keep an eye on buyers touring their property. Many owners may be trying to capture incidents of theft or damage but they also are able to hear/see what buyers think of their home.

Video shots on hidden cameras are often legal in all 50 states. In the state of Texas capturing the audio portion of the video is also legal since they require only one-party consent to record audio.

When you are ready to start shopping for a home be cautious that all comments you make while viewing a home -even body language- could be captured on camera and used by homeowners to gain an edge during negotiations. Just imagine the counteroffer the seller would make if they heard how much you loved the property and would be willing to offer more than asking.

Thanks for reading this month's post. Remember you can reach me on social media at the links below. Don't forget to use the hashtag #RealtyMeDallas