There Are No "Do-Overs"

Friends, I have just had a wake-up call about life.  I have attended two funerals and one high school reunion in the last two weeks.  It made me keenly aware of how important (and short) life can be.  I agree with this quote from Lance Armstrong:  "Time is limited, so I better wake up every morning fresh and know that I have just one chance to live this particular day right, and to string my days together into a life of action and purpose."

What about you?  There has never been another day exactly like this one, and you will never have another one exactly the same.  There are no "do-overs" in life-so why not live it as richly and positively as possible?  We must give it our best every minute we can! 

Happy living, my friends...

Don't Let Your Home Buying Experience Resemble a Carnival

You Must Be This Tall to Ride - 10/10/2011

Do you remember going to the State Fair or Six Flags as a child? There was a terrific ride your older siblings were going on but there, at the entrance gate, was a sign that read "You must be this tall to ride."
After standing in line and thinking you had just about made it, you found out that you weren't tall enough. Not only was it disappointing, it was slightly embarrassing. You never want to go through that again.
It's remarkably similar when buying a home. You can go through the entire property search process to find the right home and negotiate the contract only to find out that you don't measure up "financially." It's something that no one wants to go through if they have a choice.
Regardless of what you think you know, if you're buying a home, you need to physically visit with a trusted mortgage professional before you get serious. You'll find out your credit score which will directly affect the mortgage rate you'll pay. You'll discover possible blemishes on your credit that may be able to be corrected. You'll even get a pre-approval letter that you can submit with an offer which could dramatically affect your negotiations.

Remember how some rides didn't turn out to be as good as you thought they were going to be? You certainly don't want that disappointment with a lender involving one of the biggest decisions of your life. Contact me for a list of trusted mortgage professionals.

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How to Save Time, Money, & Frustration...Not to Mention Your Sanity!

Have you ever found yourself in a dire need of someone who knows how to do something that you don't know how to do? You know, that thing you better figure out real quick...or else???  I 'm sure we  all have a story about picking a name from the phone book, Internet, etc. only to be left with an experience we wish we hadn't had.  To avoid those "uh-oh" moments take a look at this list.  While I'm not promising perfection, it certainly is better than a shot in the dark!  http://sallybartz.yourkwagent.com/atj/user/VendorsGetAction.do

This above is a link to my vendor list, which is complied by me and other Real Estate agents who have had positive experiences with these individuals.