2009 October 30 « Diana's Neighborhood

Flickr Foto Fun Friday Post – Halloween

Flickr Foto Fun Friday Post – Halloween - also known as All Hallow’s Eve.

Here are some FANTASTIC Halloween Photos from Flickr.com

Silly Jack-o-Lantern – weeta – Flickr.com

Wicked Witch – dawnzy58 – Flickr.com

Witch’s Black Cat – Peti Deuxmont – Flickr.com

Black Crow on a Headstone – m.eckelberg - Flickr.com

Haunted House - darkpatator – Flickr.com

Trick-or-Treat - love janine – Flickr.com

Fog… anyone out there? – keepwaddling1 – Flickr.com

Sleeping Bat - charliejb – Flickr.com

City Cemetary – pantz1 – Flickr.com

Eery Night – Flowery *L*u*z*a* – Flickr.com

October 30, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Flickr Foto Fun Friday Post, Halloween | All Hallow's Eve, Bat, Black Cat, Cemetary, Crow, Flickr, Fog, Foto, Friday, Halloween, Haunted House, Jack-o-Lantern, Moon, Photo, Pic, Picture, Scary, Spooky, Witch | Leave a Comment

My Life as a Realtor – Day 100

My Life as a Realtor ~

Day 100:

Wow! I can’t believe I made it to Day 100! Writing about my (Yawn!) Life as a Realtor has been fun. Showing how multi-tasking my Life and Real Estate and how much I enjoy making this work and how I look forward to our market rebounding!!

Phone Pics 117 Patterson, NY Town Hall

Well, today, Thursday, was a good day. One of my clients, who is purchasing his first home in Patterson, NY, met with his mortgage broker and contracts are awaiting his signature. Another couple/clients of mine are in the process of negotiating on a beautiful home in Brewster, NY. And, a lovely couple, also purchasing their first home in Southbury, CT, are anxiously waiting for a commitment from their bank. I have my fingers crossed! Also, my clients/sellers and I are going out on Saturday to view a few homes in anticipation that they receive an offer soon – therefore allowing them to purchase soon! Other clients are staying in touch via e-mail – inquiring on listings and waiting to hear if the tax credit will be extended. Well, it looks like it will! And not only for First-Time Home Buyers – more info will be announced and I can’t wait!

SSPX0327 Views from Starr Ridge Road ~ Brewster, NY

October 30, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | My Life as a Realtor, Uncategorized | Brewster, Clients, Connecticut, Homes, New York, Patterson, Southbury, Tax Credit | Leave a Comment

My Life as a Realtor – Day 99

My Life as a Realtor ~

Day 99:

Halloween count down – candy, costume, Ticks & Treats for our yearly Halloween Party at my brother’s house in Brookfield, CT. Oh, I said costume – right? Well, I still don’t have one. Again, I just need to stop and think what costumes we already have. Melissa suggested I be a bunny – oh how original, but my brother does has 3 little one’s – so I need to keep it where I’m not scaring or shocking them!

Before the party, we will be going Trick-or-Treating – my younger 3 still like to go – and being a kid for as long as you possibly can isn’t a bad thing. And, even though all 3 of them are teenagers, Halloween safety is always important.

Along with some goodies and wine that I will be bringing, I’d like to bring a movie or two – Here is Halloween online Magazine – Top 13 Favorite Horror Movies – there are actually a few Halloween kids movies – again, we have a few young kiddies. And, I can’t forget the music…

October 30, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Halloween, My Life as a Realtor, Uncategorized | Brookfield, Connecticut, Costume, Halloween, Horror, Life, Monster Mash, Party, Real Estate, Realtor, Treats, Trick-or-Treating | Leave a Comment

Ghost Lab – Discovery Channel

Ghost Lab – Discovery Channel

Boo - Arty Farty Arty Farty – Flickr.com

Five Real-Life Haunted Houses
Top 5 Hotels that will scare the daylights out of you
Top 5 Ghost Tours
How EVP Works
How Ghost Busters Work
Top 5 Scary Ghost Video
Has Science Explained Life After Death?

Trostle – Flickr.com

Take the Ghostly Voice Quiz

mandy pantz – Flickr.com

October 30, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Halloween, Uncategorized | Discovery, Discovery Channel, Ghosts, Haunted House, Paranormal, Scary, Spooky | 1 Comment

GETTING TO KNOW ME

As a full time REALTOR in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties in NEW YORK – and Fairfield and parts of Litchfield counties in CONNECTICUT , I am very pleased to have the opportunity to share my passions on REAL ESTATE, FAMILY, PETS, anything and everything in and around a HOME – including COOKING, MOVIES, MUSIC and more!

I have been married for 25+ years to my wonderful husband Joe. We have 5 children – Melissa, David, Amanda, Sara and Jonathan. After waiting anxiously – for almost 17 years, being home with my kids for 10 and a Nursery school teacher for 7 years – I FINALLY became a Licensed Realtor – first in Connecticut - where my family and I live – and then in New York – where my office, Century 21 V.J.F. Realty is located.

I was born and raised in Mt. Vernon, New York. My parents, who came to the US from Portugal, were extremely hard working – with even stronger ethics on being good to everyone – everywhere – period! “Faz bem, nao olhes a quem.” This has been instilled in me all my life, which has made me the mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend and the REALTOR I am today. Thank You Ma and Papa.