I would like to know when the mindset became that we are not responsible for replacing our worn out roofs; that we must wait for a hail storm to come along so we can make an insurance claim and then somehow work it out so we don’t even have to pay a deductible.  We get a free roof courtesy of the insurance company. ... more

I had a pleasant surprise Thursday afternoon when I was told that I had been voted as one of the best real estate professionals in Tyler for 2012-2013 through “Locals Love Us”.  This isn’t one of those things that you “win” because you advertise in the magazine or you nominate yourself and get all of your Facebook friends to vote for you.  It is, I found out, a kind of multi-step process that actually confirms that you are local if you are going to vote. ... more

We just received our Historic Tyler, Inc. newsletter and invitation to our first fund raising event for the year.  We have the privilege of living in the Azalea District and love every second of living here. ... more

The only print advertising I do anymore is The Real Estate Book.  They gave me a free page last week to advertise my “SOLD” listings for 2011.  As I was going through all of my sold files I discovered that I had sold 7 houses in less than 2 weeks on the market.  And I am talking the worst market in Tyler since the 1980’s oil bust!  All of these homes had one thing in common - ... more

The final reason for buying a home in the Tyler – East Texas area is that it is an awesome place to live!  We have friendly folks, a welcoming community, forward thinking leadership, great weather, and lots of things to do!  Our rush hours only lasts about 30 minutes!  We are the East Texas hub for retail, medical, education and recreation. People come from 70 miles away to see doctors or shop.  We have wonderful restaurants, a number of theaters, and a world class symphony orchestra. ... more