At Home: Shoes On Vs. Shoes Off
Friday, May 08, 2020At your home, do you keep your shoes on, or, do you take your shoes off?Why People Keep Their Shoes ONSafety: Having your shoes on in your home can help prevent injury (bumping your toe, stepping on a small toy, slipping)Health: Some people have to wear shoes based on health (feet, back, knees…etc)Productive Feeling: Some... More
Beautiful Sunny Weather Calls for Sun Tea
Friday, May 01, 2020As I was out and about today with my client's in Tyler, Texas, the beautiful sunny weather reminded me of when my parents would make Sun Tea. I know, I know, Texans take their iced tea very seriously! Some people can only drink tea made by a certain person. Others think the best tea comes... More
Selling Your Home as a Pet Owner
Friday, April 24, 2020Pets are great! I have a dachshund named Greta and growing up, I have had many cats and dogs. I have shown property with some of the following animals: dogs, cats, birds, horses, pigs, goats, chickens, etc. Buyers, REALTORS, home inspector, surveyor, appraiser, etc. are going to be most likely walking through your home at... More
Bring Joy to Your Home for $0.00
Saturday, April 18, 2020Joy can be defined as "a feeling of great pleasure and happiness." People find joy in multiple ways: spiritually, economically, physically, mentally, etc. Here are some ways that you can instantly bring joy into your household, without spending money!Let There Be LightOpen the blinds and curtains Doing this as soon as you wake up will bring... More
Ways to Make House Cleaning Fun
Friday, April 10, 2020Dishes need to be washed. Laundry needs to be folded. Floors need to be mopped. These are some tasks that people either love or loathe to do! Maybe by changing the way you look at cleaning, will help change your mindset of cleaning.Why Should I Clean My Home?I get this. Honestly, I have had this... More
Favorite Features of Older Homes
Friday, April 03, 2020As a show my clients homes for them to purchase, my goal is to find a home that meets many of their non-negotiables! Some people do not like older homes; they would much rather have the latest and greatest. I totally get it! I never ever thought I was going to be a Victorian homeowner…... More
Avoid These Colors in Your Home
Friday, March 27, 2020I’ll admit, one of the things I want to change in my home is the interior paint colors. When my husband and I purchased our Old Victorian home, it was originally a light yellow on the outside. We decided to change the exterior paint color, and at Sherwin-Williams, they still have their original paint colors... More
Lighting Has Necessity
Friday, March 20, 2020As many of you know, my husband and I purchased an old Victorian home. A large majority of the electrical and light fixtures had been updated. However, just because it was updated doesn’t mean that it was our taste. In fact, I want to replace every single light fixture in our home. One day, my... More
Why I Still Shop At Brick and Mortar Stores
Friday, March 13, 2020Not only do I work with home buyers/sellers, but I also work with commercial landlords/tenants, and commercial buyers/sellers. Yes, I still enjoy going to the grocery store, browsing for gift ideas for friends at stores, and even trying on clothing at the store. Yes, I do have friends who just read some reviews, click on... More
This Or That With Kelly Raulston
Friday, March 06, 2020During the real estate process, whether I am going to sell your home or help you buy your dream home, we are going to be communicating a lot! Sure, the majority of our conversations are going to be about real estate, however, it is fun to get to know each other once in a while!... More
