Pat's Postings - Brandon, MS Realtor

ActiveRain friends, I just discovered this valuable post by Peter Kici EA, a relatively new member of our community. Please review his post and the information he shares on income tax non-filers. It may help someone you know. If you're a non-filer, understanding how the IRS uses wage and earning ...

It's March, and the Christmas decorations are finally stored in the attic.I don't "bounce" as well as I used to, so I recruited my daughter-in-law to help put things away, and to dial 9-1-1 if necessary. (Honestly, it was more to help open and close the attic stairs, but more on that later).The D...

It's the last day of February, and I'm finally sitting down to write my "love" post for the challenge - "Why We Love What We Do".  It's been a busy month to be sure; even more so since I co-hosted the February challenge with Debe Maxwell, CRS and have been busy reading everyone's incredible submi...

Today's tip helps reduce unnecessary wear and tear on your home-- turn on the vent fan while bathing or showering, and let it run for several minutes after your shower is over.In small bathrooms, steam from a shower or bath creates moisture. If the steam can't escape, it creates a "rain forest" s...

When a client asks you to check on their vacant house because of record low temperatures, you grab your warmest hat, coat, and gloves and head out the door. If 32° is freezing, 20° is an INSULT to us in Central Mississippi!If you are selling your home during the winter months, here are 6 key thin...

Today was closing day on a home my buyers purchased. I wanted to announce the closing on social media, but knew my clients were private and wouldn't want a big splash on Facebook or Insta.I asked ChatGPT for 5 things to do after you get the house keys and within a nano-second, AI spit out the rep...

Every now and then, a house hits the market that is rare, special, a great value and perfectly priced. In the real estate world, we call this a unicorn. Because few people have ever seen a unicorn; most question its existence. But when you see one, you must act quickly if you wish to capture it!A...

For members looking for the February challenge, please see below.I am co-hosting the challenge with my friend and Realtor Debe Maxwell, CRS, and hope you all enjoy reading the entries and getting to know each other better.Love where you live and love what you do! ❤️ Why We Love What We Do—Join th...

My buyer has jokes.He was scheduled to get loan approval yesterday. Because I know the lenders office stays busy, I wasn't surprised that I hadn't heard from them. Today I texted my client to see if he had heard anything."Yes, I was denied", he replied.I was stunned, because the loan processor ha...

This post by fellow ActiveRain member Wanda Kubat-Nerdin, a southern Utah REALTOR® is so inspiring, I decided to share it with my followers. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  When The Balance Is Due   Our brains produce 'Happiness Chemicals' that determine an every day approach to living. Th...