Amboree & Associates Realtors

12/30/2022

As an eventful year comes to a close, I’d like to offer a heartfelt “thank you” for being part of my journey.

I am so deeply grateful for your trust and presence in my life and I'm sending you my warmest wishes for an amazing end to 2022 and a great start to 2023.

In spite of the uncertainty and obstacles of 2022, the human spirit shone through.

There's a lot we can't predict or control about 2023, but as we usher in a new year, can we commit to a few things together?

Committing to Our Dreams

Many dreams (including mine) have been put on hold over the last few years. But let’s recommit to the dreams that inspire us. Together, let's grow so you can reach your dreams, living in comfort, makes a difference in the world, and leave a lasting legacy. The desire to help you achieve your dreams motivates our team to work tirelessly on your behalf.

Owning Our Power

With so much out of our control (the markets, the economy, inflation, etc.), it's essential to focus on ourselves — our hopes, our goals, and our dreams. In 2023 identifying and owning the choices we CAN control isn’t just a good thing to do; it’s a powerful life lesson.

Embracing Kindness and Patience

Let's demonstrate kindness, patience, love, and respect to one another in these times of increasing polarization. When talking to people I disagree with, I try to remember: "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."

As we close out the year, please accept my heartfelt gratitude for your time and trust and warmest wishes for the year ahead. May you and your loved ones enjoy all the warmth and joy of the season.

Warmest wishes,

Respectfully,

“May your troubles be less and your blessings be more!

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01/07/2017

Beautiful Floor Job

06/11/2016

Another One SOLD! Thank You Lord Jesus!.....I can help 'you' find YOUR DREAM HOME.

03/14/2016

I just sold a beautiful home to a deserving, hard working couple. GOD is so good! Contact me so we can find your dream home today.

03/09/2016

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8 Bad ‘Home Improvement’ Habits

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016
Home owners can overdo it when it comes to the upkeep of their home. This Old House recently spotlighted several ways that home owners’ enthusiasm for home ownership may actually harm the house.

1. Having light bulbs that are too bright. You want a well-lit home, but exceeding a lamp or light fixture’s recommended wattage can be dangerous, particularly with incandescents or halogen lights, says John Drengenberg, consumer safety director for Underwriters Laboratories. "Using a bulb with too-high wattage will cause the fixture and its wiring to overheat," he notes, which could then allow the heat to travel to the wall or erode the insulation on the wires and lead to a house fire. Check the fixtures label to make sure you use the correct wattage.

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2. Planting trees near driveways or walkways. A line of trees to the house may up its curb appeal but adding young trees near driveways or walkways could be putting your slab at risk. As these trees grow taller, their roots will go outward, potentially pushing up the paving and causing it to buckle or crack. This Old House recommends planting small trees that will remain under 20 feet at maturity and that are at least 10 feet from paved areas. For larger trees, leave at least a 20-foot radius.

3. Overscrubbing a sink. Don’t overdo it with abrasive cleaners; they can scratch the sink. "Cleaners with a grit or grain to them will wear away at the finish and dull it," Kohler's Mike Marbuch told This Old House. "That will make the sink more prone to gunk sticking to it—actually making it look dirtier." Try a liquid cleanser like vinegar or lemon juice on the sink and avoid scrubbing it every day.

4. Overdoing it with can lights. Excessive recessed lighting in a home can cause a lot of air leaks. Recessed lighting is known as causing heat-sucking air leaks, especially when the fixtures are unsealed in vaulted ceilings. Airtight recessed lighting fixtures are available that are rated for insulation contact (IC). Also, use as few recessed lights as you can, especially when it comes to adding them to cathedral ceilings or in rooms directly below unconditioned attics.

5. Spreading too much mulch outside. “Over-mulching will suffocate plants, confuse their root systems, and prevent water from percolating into the soil,” notes the article at This Old House. “If you’ve mulched so much that tree trunks and flowers’ and shrubs’ lower branches are covered by or dragging in it, you’ve gone overboard.” Have mulch no thicker than 3 inches.

6. Using glass cleaner on mirrors. Watch out for store-bought sprays that promise to make your glass sparkle. “A drop of liquid running around the mirror’s edge can cause the reflective backing to lift or craze,” This Old House notes. The black edge can occur from using ammonia- or vinegar-based cleaners. This Old House recommends using warm water and a soft, lint-free cloth to clean mirrors. Or if you do use the sprays, spray it onto a dry cloth first and not directly onto the glass.

7. Repainting too much. “Excessive paint is detrimental – especially on an older house, which may have layers of thicker oil-based paint, which becomes brittle with age,” notes This Old House. To avoid thick, cracked, or peeling paint, be sure to carefully power-wash prior to painting, sand areas that need it, and then use 100 percent acrylic-resin exterior paint.

8. Fertilizing too much. Fertilizing too often can spur more weeds to grow. Also, the Environmental Protection Agency warns over-fertilizing can cause “nutrient pollution,” which is when nitrogen and phosphorus runoff from lawn fertilizers and then leads to an overgrowth of algae that can even pollute local waterways. Some lawn experts recommend only fertilizing twice a year, late summer and fall only.

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11/18/2014

Another one sold. GOD is good