Diana's Neighborhood

My Life as a Realtor – Day 108

dianasantos — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:09:31 +0000

My Life as a Realtor ~

Day 108:

FRIDAY!! Friday’s are my favorite day of the week – Oh… and Saturday’s too.

Today, lots of buzzing around – trying to confirm a closing for next week. For my buyers sake, I hope all goes well for them – I really, really do.

Our November Birthday’s have started – my niece, Kristin is 20 today – Hubby-hub’s is on Sunday – my brother-in-law, Richie, is on Tuesday – my youngest, Jonathan, is Wednesday – as well as my niece Isabella. Then, towards the end of the month, we have my other niece, Anna Carolina and my mom! Lots of partying and… CAKE!

Took a photo of the back yard – can’t believe the leaves are almost completely fallen, now we have a better view of the stream and when the deer come to frolic in the woods.

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

dianasantos — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:54:56 +0000

Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes from Food Network.

I have started my Thanksgiving Menu. The fun part is preparing the menu – Mashed Potatoes is at the top of my list! ~ CLICK ~ Here for the recipe

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Best Ever Green Bean Casserole

dianasantos — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:59:12 +0000

I am in the mood for a Green Bean Casserole – so…

hozae – Flickr.com

From Food Network – Best Ever Green Bean Casserole

~~~ CLICK ~~~ Here for the recipe

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Emeril’s 20 – 40 – 60 Fresh Food Fast

dianasantos — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:52:24 +0000

Google Imagery

Quick – healthy – fun meals! ~ CLICK ~ Here to view the video as Emeril shows you some of his recipes on Good Morning America – from his new Cookbook - “20 – 40 – 60 Fresh Food Fast”

Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Green Beans – 20 minutes or less
Emeril’s Turkey and Pinto Bean Tostada - 40 minutes or less
Braised Chicken Thighs – 60 minutes or less

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My Life as a Realtor – Day 107

dianasantos — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:18:56 +0000

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.

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…

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.

My Life as a Realtor – Day 106

dianasantos — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:25:07 +0000

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.

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!

Faith & Eva having lunch in the Hotel’s lounge

Congress Extended & Expanded Housing Tax Credit!

dianasantos — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:52:07 +0000

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

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Gift Wrap Station from Lowes

dianasantos — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:28:24 +0000

bingbing – Flickr.com

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

cuttlefish – Flickr.com

~ CLICK ~ Here to view

Mickey Glitter – Flickr.com

My Life as a Realtor – Day 105

dianasantos — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:43:35 +0000

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…

Thanksgiving Kickoff – Sweet Potatoes

dianasantos — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:47:18 +0000

NatalieMaynor – Flickr.com

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

not a hipster – Flickr.com

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