Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, and with Thanksgiving upon us, it feels fitting to step back and appreciate the rich traditions behind this beloved holiday. Instead of our usual historical dates, today I’m sharing some…
Continue reading >Holiday Joy in Austin Begins with Giving
The holiday season is here, and with it comes that warm, fuzzy feeling that makes you want to sprinkle kindness like confetti. If you’re looking for a way to pay it forward, Austin is bursting with opportunities to make someone’s season a little brigh…
Continue reading >Honoring the Brave Among Us: A Heartfelt Salute to Our Veterans
Today, on November 11th, we pause to honor the courageous men and women who have served our country with strength, integrity, and unwavering dedication. Their service safeguards the freedoms that allow us to live, work, and dream in communities like o…
Continue reading >Canyon Creek Market Pulse: Steady Steps & Seasonal Momentum
What you need to know…As we welcome November, Canyon Creek continues to show steady real estate activity. October closed with three home sales (one was my listing), surpassing last year’s October pace by 50%. Even more encouraging? Six homes were unde…
Continue reading >Layered With Time: Celebrating Every Age We’ve Ever Been
As the year begins winding down (how did we get here already?!), I was reading a thoughtful post by Kelly McGovern. She reminded us that this is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and maybe even do a little fine-tuning on our goals, both the ones we’…
Continue reading >Our Family’s Addictive Sautéed Zucchini Bites
Warning: these disappear faster than you can say “pass the platter!”If you’re looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that always gets rave reviews, this one has been a family favorite for years. It’s simple, crunchy, garlicky goodness, and trus…
Continue reading >Cheers to Pumpkins, Porch Lights & Perfect Places to Call Home!
Wishing all my wonderful friends, clients, and neighbors a boo-tiful Halloween filled with giggles, good company, and plenty of sweet treats! May your night be filled with glowing pumpkins, magical moments, and just the right amount of spooky charm.As…
Continue reading >Seventeen Years Strong: Celebrating My ActiveRain Anniversary!
Seventeen years! It’s hard to believe how quickly the time has passed since I first clicked “submit” on my very first ActiveRain post back on October 31, 2008. What began as a way to pivot my business during the uncertainty of the 2008 financial crisi…
Continue reading >Riding the Waves of Emotion: Finding Healing Amid the Storm
This past week has been a swirl of emotions. Each day, I talked with my brother as he gently moved closer to meeting his maker, a tender reminder of the preciousness of time and connection. At the same time, I’ve been navigating some new health issues…
Continue reading >Clean Out & Drop Off: National Prescription Take Back Day, Oct. 25th
When my Geno passed, one of the things I made sure to do was take back all of his unused medications. It gave me peace knowing they wouldn’t end up in the wrong hands or cause harm. Many of us have old prescription bottles sitting in drawers or medici…
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