Graziella's Blogs

  Not everybody can get qualified to buy right away, so if you're in that position, it's ok, here are a few steps to think about so if you can't buy, maybe you can find a nice place to rent until you're able to purchase.   Here are a few steps and process for those thinking about Renting:   1) Th...

Our calendar may state it's still the FALL season, but our temperatures are saying something totally different.  As you're preparing your home for a Holiday make over, think about preparing your home for the COLD months ahead.   Here are a few tips from the NARI - The National Association of the ...

During this time of the year, we can take a day or two and look back or reflect on what we've done and see if there's something we can change - whether it's your salary, listing totals, amount of transactions, etc.  Whatever the case may be - we always want to be or do better! So when you're refl...

The temperature here in Michigan today is FREEZING! There's no other nicer way to say it, but call it like it is.  So I ended my day today about 3:30 PM and I'm just pulling out of bank after making an ATM deposit and I look up and I see this young lady and a small child.  The little boy looks li...

I saw this quote written by Seth & Pat Matson, "YOU can't change YOUR past thoughts, but YOU can change the way YOU think about them!  It all starts and ends with YOU." We all heard the phrase, "stinking thinking"  What are your thinking? These thoughts can trigger negative or positive emotions. ...

  Your attitude will determine your aptitude!  How did your day end?  Was it a good day or a bad day?  Well, I'm sure you attitude had a lot to do with it. Did you get up feeling rushed, hurried, and everything not going the way you planned.  Stop and think about how you felt when you got up thi...

Here are five quick handy tips to have to make your home or life just a little bit more simpler: 1) Colander Cleanup - just lightly coat the colander with some non-stick cooking spray before using it to drain your pastas or potatoes.   2) Time to put up that Grill for the Winter - Clean Grill Tri...

Remember those who have served and those serving! It's because of their sacrifice and hard work that we're able to be in a Land of the Free and Brave. Having all the liberties that we now have.  Every day should be Veterans Day! Thank someone today by honoring them with a gift. whether it's just...

Do you consider yourself a good neighbor or do you have good neighbors around you?  In an age where technology rules and connectivity happens more in cyberspace than in the cul-de-sac, let's not lose sight of the tremendous benefits to stepping out of the front door and getting to know your neigh...

This is the time of year when we can start looking back and reflecting how our year has been and what we can do for the New Year! It's always a great time to give thanks for all the wonderful things that have happened to us and to our families and friends over the past year.  Thank you family mem...