Today is HUG Your Favorite Realtor Day! A hug can make someone's day and come in the form of: A note of thanks or a text message or call Having lunch together at a favorite spot Referring a family member or friend or two  However you wish to give thanks to a hard working, local professional who remains available and accessible is up to you. To all of my loyal, present and past clients, I'll take a HUG and a REFERRAL, please? LOL! Wishing you all a wonderful day. 05/11/2022

Built-in Defense Systems Admire with the eyes rather than touch this flowering cactus or become impaled by the spiky points prominently displayed, along with the blooms. Most cactus plants have built-in protective, defense systems. They serve to safeguard against hungry animals, prevent unwanted visitors into a garden and help the cactus to conserve moisture. Animals instinctively know how to escape the barbs, humans not so much! The desire to touch something pretty overcomes safety at times. This is a touch-me-not type of plant and I will gladly comply.  The Real Estate Purchase Contract is a document that also has built-in defense systems to prevent damages caused by those who may attempt to perpetuate fraud or deviate from agreed upon details. Once signed and accepted by all parties,... 05/14/2022

Do you suffer from Triskaidekaphobia? My mom was very superstitious. She often told the story of seeing a black cat walk right through a fence on Friday the 13th, many years ago and warned us about passing under a ladder, it would cause 'bad luck'.  As gullible children, we were stuck to the spot, eyes wide open with baited interest when she regaled us with spooky stories of the past! Back then it was terrifying but as an adult, the stories lost their weighty impact. Triskaidekaphobia is the irrational fear or avoidance of the number 13 for something that poses little or no real danger. It is a type of anxiety disorder. The history of the phobia dates way back to the late 1800's.  Happy Friday the 13th all. It will be business as usual and I just might find a beautiful black kitty cat t... 05/13/2022

There's No Robbing a Momma Robin! Along with the arrival of Spring, birds steadfastly prepare and then protect their egg ladened nests. Robins are extremely territorial, taking an aggressive stance to warn animals or people that come too close. I have personally observed them in action while on the golf course, flitting in and out of bushes and trees or diving straight toward an animal, especially when trespassing into the restricted, Keep Out area. McKenzie the Cat was strolling across our yard one day, when a Robin cut a direct path in the sky toward her with blazing speed! Surprised and shocked, she saw her, then jumped up, turning a complete flip in the air. McKenzie seemed dazed, quickly leaving the aerial bombing range! It was amazing to witness and proof that there's no robbing a... 05/15/2022