As most of you know, I've been reading a lot lately and I have decided to share what I read with those I care about!
-Sharon
This month, I decided to read a book about pushing yourself to be your best and stop limiting your life. It helped me gain some clarity and direction! Hope it does for you, too.
Book Choice of the Month:
The Big Leap - Gay Hendricks
This is a fantastic book if you've ever felt "stuck" in a cycle. The author talks about finding your zone of genius and staying in that instead of in your zone of excellence. There's a lot of great communication tips, talk about letting go of worry and fear and taking big steps (and small) in the direction of where you want to go. There are some great techniques and checklists with questions to ask yourself to help find the things that will help you grow.
For me, this was one of my favorite exercises in the book along with the author's examples:
Reflect on these things and fill in the blanks:
I am at my best when I'm ___________________________________________________________________. (example: I am at my best when generating ideas on a legal pad.)
Now take it further: When I'm at my best, the exact thing I'm doing ____________ is _______________. (example: When I'm generating ideas on a legal pad, the exact thing I'm doing is doodling and enjoying the feeling of creating something out of nothing.)
Now go deeper: When I'm doing that, the thing I love most about _______________it ___________________is ___________________________. (example: When I'm doodling and creating something out of nothing, the thing I love most is not knowing where it's going to take me.)
The
March
Update
"House" the market?
$566,000
AVG SALES PRICE
$211
AVG PER SQFT
February Collin County Quick Stats
1131
SOLD LISTINGS
59
AVG DAYS ON MARKET
Source: Fair Texas Title February 2023 Fair Report
Exemptions
Homestead
The homestead exemption reduces a homeowner’s property tax by removing part of the home’s value from taxation. All Texas homeowners may apply for and receive a General Residence Homestead Exemption of $25,000 on the value of their property for school taxes. Other taxing entities may also offer exemptions of some percentage of the home’s value. Other exemptions are available to homeowners who are over 65 or disabled, and require the same application process. All exemptions are through the county appraisal district where the property is located. To find out more about homestead exemptions, click here.
Nurseries & Tree Farms
Spring is here and if you're wanting to get outdoors and beautify your yard, here's some places you may want to check out!
If you would like a more detailed list, reach out and I will be happy to send you one!
Allen
Puckett’s Nursery & Landscape
811 E Main St.
Allen, TX 75002
972.727.1145
Plano
Hogan Nursery & Landscape Supply
3104 S Rigsbee Dr.
Plano, TX 75074
972.424.4662
Frisco
Shades of Green Nursery + Landscape
7401 Coit Rd.
Frisco, TX 75035
972.335.9095
Melissa
Moonlight Nurseries
5671 N McDonald St. #2
Melissa, TX 75454
972.439.4745
McKinney
Hugs Greenhouse
1151 E Cottage Hill Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75071
214.836.4708
Prosper
Famous in Oregon
102 W Broadway St.
Prosper, TX 75078
214.305.4142
TOP HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodels
Buyers look most carefully at kitchens and bathrooms, so you should, too. You could recoup 82 percent of a minor kitchen remodel and 74 percent of a major kitchen remodel.*
The Front Door
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Deck & Patio Spaces
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Windows
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*Contact me today to see where your money would be best spent if you're remodeling.
Giving Back
Sticking with the automobile theme and Provision Automotive above, this family owned business created their own way to give back in our community!
Helping Hands with Helping Hearts is a 501(c) 3 non -profit organization focused on helping members of the local community. Its their desire to empower people to build a better tomorrow by meeting their transportation needs today. Whether it be through an automotive repair or a completely refurbished vehicle.
In 2018, they gave away a record of THIRTEEN cars! When Covid hit, things slowed down on donations of vehicles and they've been picking back up lately. In addition to doing repairs for deserving individuals, they gave away 4 cars in 2022 and are already on schedule for 4 more in 2023 and it's only March!
If you have a vehicle sitting collecting dust, contact them to possibly donate it and get a receipt for your taxes and do good for someone else at the same time. They can help someone else by fixing it up and gifting it.
Highlighting Great Service
I personally can rave about Provision Automotive in Melissa as we had to take our daughter's Mini Cooper in for service. I was scared to go somewhere I'd never been but this group was outstanding! They are caring, kind and fair. They really do care about their clients and they took such excellent care of us. The level of professionalism and communication was something I had never experienced with an auto repair shop. Every single person we dealt with from the owner to the mechanics and the front desk was wonderful! Give them a call for all of your auto repair needs INCLUDING European makes & models! They are located in Melissa and their service can't be beat!
972-954-3773 or click Here to visit their site!
Whether you're interested in purchasing your first home, moving up, downsizing, or investing, my team and I are here to be a resource to you.
I really love helping others and helping them reach their real estate goals. If you're wanting to find out more about the North Dallas area, click here to request a relocation guide!
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Sharon Cummings Group - Keller Williams
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