I always look forward to our Tuesday ActiveRain Zoom calls, they’re the perfect blend of learning, laughter, and tech adventure! This week’s assignment took creativity to a whole new level: take a photo, upload it to Grok, and turn it into a movie! Yes… a movie from a still photo. How cool is tha
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11/05/2025
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 under contract by month’s end, signaling buyers st
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11/04/2025
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’ve accomplished and the ones still patiently w
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11/03/2025
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 trust me, once you make them, you’ll be in the “ju
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11/02/2025
Every once in a while, a real estate experience comes along that reminds you exactly why you do what you do.This year, I received a call from a wonderful couple originally from France who purchased one of my listings back in 2015. They were ready to retire and move back to the French Riviera, tru
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11/02/2025
What a lively and entertaining Zoom meeting this week! We dove into a fascinating discussion about creating images “in the style of,” sparked by Carol Williams, who asked Paddy Deighan MBA JD PhD why she could no longer generate graphics for her beloved “President Series.” It turns out AI platfor
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11/01/2025
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 Robert Brault so perfectly said, "There is a
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10/31/2025
El Arroyo stands as an iconic Austin gem, renowned for crafting the finest hand-squeezed margaritas and serving up delectable Black Angus beef tacos, among a plethora of other Tex-Mex delights, since 1975!Situated at the corner of West 5th and Campbell, this local favorite boasts a quirky marquee
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10/31/2025
Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY ♦ 2014: In New York City, One World Trade Center opens for business Nov. 3. ♦ 1998
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10/30/2025
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 crisis has become one of the most rewarding and con
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10/28/2025
