I was taught at a very young age that being a good listener is just one of the keys to success.
As an Eagle Scout, I learned that part of having a good rapport with someone is being able to have a TWO-way conversation with them. The importance of your words is complimented by the focus [...]

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I am a lot of things — but handy is not one of them!  I am the idea creator but I fall short when it comes to implementation. Lucky for the people in my life who end up taking these projects on, I am an excellent gift giver and a savvy shopper.
With the way that [...]

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The headlines jumped out at us in 2010: “Head of Scandal-Ridden NC Highway Patrol Resigns” “Misconduct at NC State Bureau of Investigation Forensics Lab” “NC Examines ABC Boards’ Ethics Policies.” In this era of scandal, corruption and unethical behavior, it’s good to know that all Allen Tate agents are REALTORS®…meaning we pledge to a Code [...]

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It is officially awards season: the Golden Globes, the Grammy’s, Screen Actors Guild and the Academy Awards.  From the red carpet to the grand finale, we eagerly anticipate our award show of choice to see what outstanding entertainment performances will be recognized.
But January isn’t just about entertainment because January is also awards season in the [...]

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The Triad has been a destination for sports lovers for years with the Wyndham Championship and the ACC Tournament topping a long list of sporting events with deep roots to our communities. This month the Triad adds another jewel to its sporting crown, hosting the 2011 AT&T US Figure Skating Championship from January 22-30th at [...]

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I often run into folks who have owned their home for years, some as long as 20 or even 40 years. That truly says “home” to me! I can’t help but to ask them if they ever wish that they had owned more homes along the way. A resounding “yes” is always the answer.
This speaks [...]

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Everyone has heard that mortgage financing is more difficult to obtain these days. What people may not be aware of, however, is the “why” behind the time it takes to get a loan approved and closed in the mortgage industry today.
Typically, your offer to purchase contract is written for a 30-day closing. In [...]

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Normally, January brings excitement to sports fans across our footprint with the start of ACC basketball competition, but this January, we have two internationally recognized sporting events that are also getting our attention.  Greensboro will be hosting the AT&T US Figure Skating Championship in Raleigh from January 22-30 (which I’ll discuss in next week’s blog [...]

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With so much mixed media about real estate today, I believe consumers who are considering purchasing a home are overwhelmed by what to believe and, against their best interests, have begun to shut it all out. By doing this, they are missing an unbelievable opportunity. Keeping this in mind, I promise to make this simple [...]

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Have you become an “accidental landlord”? If so, you are not alone. Here’s my story:
My husband and I got married in July of 2008. Like any good Realtor, I decided to stage his house and make the necessary renovations to get the house sold. It took 3 months instead of 2 weeks…but FINALLY!  I changed [...]

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