2009 November 06 « Diana's Neighborhood

My Life as a Realtor – Day 107

My Life as a Realtor ~

Day 107:

It’s Thursday – Morning Office Meeting today to go over Listing Book – a great way for buyers to search like an agent! Information on each listing is updated approximately every 30 minutes.

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I have 2 accounts – Connecticut - DianaSantosCT.ListingBook.com

and New York – DianaSantosNY.ListingBook.com

After the meeting, home – back out for errands – back home for dinner – and back out to pick up Jonathan at soccer practice… that he had in the pouring rain…

SSPX0990 New Fairfield High School Turf Field

When Jonathan got into the car, he said, “This was the best practice ever!” Oh, I wouldn’t have been so cheery – I hate getting caught in the rain and I hate the cold! When I retire, it should be somewhere in the South.

November 6, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Listing Book, My Life as a Realtor, Uncategorized | Connecticut, Life, Listing Book, Meeting, New Fairfield, Real Estate, Realtor, Soccer | Leave a Comment

My Life as a Realtor – Day 106

My Life as a Realtor ~

Day 106:

Wednesday - Workshop day again. Faith picked me up and drove to the office to pick up Eva and Carolyn. We set off for Elmsford, NY – looking forward to another informative class.

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Today, we discussed different ways on Obtaining Price Reductions. The market has changed and we all need to adapt.

I must admit, sitting for 4 hours can make me get very jittery – Thank goodness for out lunch break!

SSPX0989 Faith & Eva having lunch in the Hotel’s lounge

November 6, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | My Life as a Realtor, Uncategorized | Class, Elmsford, Life, New York, Real Estate, Realtor, Workshop | Leave a Comment

Congress Extended & Expanded Housing Tax Credit!

Congress has Extended and Expanded the Housing Tax Credit. Now, not just for First Time Home Buyers, this tax credit will also be available for Repeat Home Buyers!

~ CLICK ~ Here to view NAR Issue Brief Home Buyer Tax Credit Change Chart

Jenkins Estate - KaCey97007 KaCey97007 – Flickr.com

November 6, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Buyers, Uncategorized | Buyers, House, Tax Credit | Leave a Comment

Gift Wrap Station from Lowes

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Make your own Gift Wrap Station with step-by-step directions from www.Lowes.com …

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~ CLICK ~ Here to view

Tissue Paper - Mickey Glitter Mickey Glitter – Flickr.com

November 6, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Lowe's, Uncategorized | Gift, Holidays, Lowe's, Present, Ribbon, Tissue Paper, Wrap, Wrapping Paper | Leave a Comment

My Life as a Realtor – Day 105

My Life as a Realtor ~

Day 105:

Tuesday – Happy Election Day! Kids are home from school – I’m working from home, but left for a bit to do some errands.

As I drove down the driveway, I wondered why we have som many acorns all over – maybe it’s because there aren’t as many squirrels as last year…

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November 6, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | My Life as a Realtor, Uncategorized | Life, Real Estate, Realtor | Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving Kickoff – Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes - NatalieMaynor NatalieMaynor – Flickr.com

From Healthy Eats ~ Thanksgiving Kickoff – Sweet Potatoes!! And I LOVE sweet potatoes – Yummy-Yum-Yum!

Sweet Potato Fries - not a hipster not a hipster – Flickr.com

~ CLICK ~ Here to view Nutrition Facts ~ Recipes ~ Tips and more!

November 6, 2009 Posted by dianasantos | Recipes, Thanksgiving | Healthy Eats, Recipes, Sweet Potatoes, Thanksgiving | Leave a 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.