BIG Tex Wants YOU!

The real hero of the State Fair of Texas is Big Tex!  He even got a new shirt this year so now he is styling!  If you haven't been to the State Fair of Texas you haven't lived! The State Fair of Texas has been a fixture in Dallas for the past 100 years - and I have gleefully attended for 50 of those years.  I guess that makes me an expert!  Here are my favorite things so be sure to try these out when you go:

• Fletcher's Corny Dogs - yummmmm.  There is no substitute - these are the BEST.
• Funnel Cakes - you can customize your own decorations
• Ice Cream Nutty Bar (hand dipped in chocolate)
• Midway - hit the rubber chicken with a mallet and it lands in a pot and you get a prize - yay!
• Midway - love the lights there - perfect way to end the night - spectacular!
• Auto show - you get to check out all the new models of cars coming out
• Dog shows, Birds of Prey, and Horse shows - excellent!
• Parades all throughout the day and evening - reminds me of small town county festivals

The best part is - you will build many happy memories!

Texting Like a Pro!!

WAN2 learn???  Are you drawing a blank every time you receive a text message?  B4 U give up or get frustrated check out the decoder in my post to help you make sense of this secret language. 

Be Seeing You = BCNU
Excellent = XLNT
Later = L8R
Tomorrow = 2MORO
Why = Y
By the Way = BTW
Got To Go = GTG
I Give Up = IGU
In My Opinion = IMO
Oh, I See = OIC

R U thinking IGU yet??? U don't have an excuse now....LOL!

Here's the Rest of the Story.....

"Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others,"  I came across this scripture recently and it reminded me of the real reason that I LOVE being a Realtor.  It's not just about selling a house, but it's about helping other people achieve their dream of home ownership.  In my opinion, there is no better way to serve the interests of others than helping someone find their little corner of the world to feel safe, happy, and can live life to the fullest....and THAT'S why I love my job. 

Uh-Oh! What's that Crack?

With this summer's extreme heat and lack of rain, the integrity your home's foundation is at risk.   Many people may think they are properly caring for their home's foundation during our dry conditions, however they are doing the exact opposite.  If you are not concerned about your home's foundation....you should be.  Many of us in the business joke, "there are two kinds of homes in North Texas:  those that have had foundation repair AND those that will need foundation repair".  So, what is it you should do?  Check out the following link for The Ten Easy Steps for Maintaining Foundations  
http://www.archfoundationrepair.com/tips/10steps.php
Remember, the parched condition of your yard probably doesn't stop at your front door, it might be affecting the foundation under your house as well. As a professional Realtor, my aim is to take care of my present and future clients.   I trust this information will be helpful and hopefully save you future time and money. 

*** Please note:  I have no affiliation or relationship with this foundation repair company.  I just found this information accurate and helpful.  So I decided to share it with you. ***