Word of the Month…

Studies have shown your income and wealth are directly related to the size and depth of your vocabulary. Here is this month’s word, so you can impress your friends (and maybe even fatten your wallet!)…

Behoove (bee-hoov) verb

Meaning: there are benefits to take a particular direction.

Sample Sentence: It behooves us to choose this route.

Did You Know...

Your body loses weight on an airplane? The low humidity environment on a plane can reduce your body water by up to 8 percent! Even more reason to ensure you drink lots of water (not alcohol because it is dehydrating) before and during your flight. When you land, try to rehydrate and consider an electrolyte drink that will replenish essential minerals and electrolytes that you lose while flying. 

You Need The Edge

in today’s competitive buyer’s market.  That means you MUST understand the strong seller’s market and adapt to it.  To get your FREE copy of our Top 11 Strategies To Getting Your Offer Accepted in Today’s Market, call or text (480) 734-8781 and we’ll send it right out!  

Have A Laugh

How do you stop someone from stealing your bagel out of the refrigerator at work? Put a lox on it.

Quotes To Live By...

“Why do they call it rush hour when nothing moves?”          –Robin Williams

“The purpose in life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”

–Eleanor Roosevelt

“Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.”

–H. Jackson Brown, Jr., author

Quick Conversation Starters

     Small talk can be challenging for many people. Even the most talkative and outgoing people sometimes hit a lull in the conversation or aren’t sure how to talk with strangers. Here are a few conversation starters to overcome that social anxiety:

• How do you know [name of the party/dinner host]?
• Have you heard about [insert news story]? Follow that up with: What do you think about that?
• You seem familiar, where might I know you from?
• What do you do for work?
• What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
• Do you have any children? Tell me about them (if they do).
• Ask for an opinion about what you’re doing (shopping, waiting in line for something that involves a choice, etc.)
• Unless you're up for a spirited or heated conversation, maybe steer clear of controversial or confrontational topics.  Just a thought.

Renovations You May Regret

     Owning a home may feel like a green light to making it the house of your dreams. But, before you spend your hard-earned money, it’s important to keep in mind the bigger picture, especially if you intend to move to a different home in the next few years. Here are a few tips to keep your projects focused and money-smart:

• Try to avoid specializations: You may love a quirky bathroom or floor design, but it may make the future buyer of your home think twice. Instead, opt for neutral décor or something fun that is easily changed (think bright pink wall paint instead of bright pink sinks).
• Go small: Rather than paint or wallpaper an entire room, why not go for a feature or accent wall? This will make redecoration easier for future buyers, and easy to change if YOU change your mind.
• Plan for storage: When renovating kitchens and bathrooms, it’s important to keep in mind the need for storage. Future buyers may have children and need much more storage. More is usually better.
• Avoid luxury items: It may be tempting to go for a custom-made marble countertop from Italy, however, that’s an expense you may not recoup when selling your home.

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Brain Teaser…

In a one-story orange house there was an orange cat, an orange sofa, red-haired owner, orange dining room chairs, and an orange kitchen. What color were the stairs?

 (See page 4 for the answer.)

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Aromatherapy Mood Cheats

Certain scents can help relax the body and mind. Aromatherapy uses essential oils with natural scents to help you de-stress. Here are three go-to stress relievers:

Peppermint can alleviate headaches — apply a few drops to the temples.

Orange can help brighten your mood if you’re feeling a little sluggish and unmotivated — simply add to a diffuser (find them at home décor stores).

Lavender is a great stress reliever — either smell the oil from the bottle or diffuse a few drops.

Helpful Image Websites

Whether you want to design your own wedding or party flyers, find free high-quality images, or locate the origin of an image, try these sites:

www.unsplash.com –This website has thousands of images you can download and use for free for work or social media.

www.images.google.com –Using the reverse image search on Google will allow you to find the source or origin of an image if it’s online.

www.canva.com – Create your own flyers, posters, Instagram stories, or Facebook banners with this free graphic design software.

Make Your Self-Care Plan Work For You

     Various studies show that many of us suffer from stress and anxiety, and more so during difficult times. Taking care of ourselves should be our number one priority, but somehow it often gets relegated further down our personal priority lists.

     Here is how to build a self-care strategy that focuses on your mental and physical well-being, and also fits into the busiest schedules.
 

1. Choose rituals and practices that are realistic for you. It’s all very well choosing the most stress-relieving practice there is, but if you can’t see yourself doing it, it won’t be something you keep up with. Before committing to any self-care activity, think about how realistic it is and if you would actually enjoy it and DO it. Plan from there.

2. Plan out self-care. It is easier to stick to a self-care plan if you block out time in your schedule for a self-care or de-stressing activity. You don’t need 90 minutes for a yoga class; try starting small first. Block out 20 minutes to stretch at lunch time, or 15 minutes to practice a meditation first thing in the morning before work.

3. Be organized. While you can and should be flexible with your schedule as things change throughout your week, being organized about self-care can help you stay on track. Practice doing a certain activity on a certain day, or at a certain time during your day. Repeating that each week will encourage the practice to become a habit.

4. Prioritize sleep. This self-care activity is a no-brainer, but it is often the one most under-utilized. Adults need 7–9 hours of sleep per night. Prioritizing sleep will help manage stress levels and can even help you maintain a healthier weight.

5. Aim to exercise. Exercise improves sleep, reduces stress levels, and helps to keep you on track with your health goals. Experts advise getting around 150 minutes of exercise a week, which may feel like a lot, but it’s only around 20 minutes per day! Start with a walk around the block before bedtime and see how your sleep improves.

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Empty Nesters: 7 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Downsizing Your Home

Are you an "Empty Nester" who needs a home more suitable for your needs? Have the children moved on? Is it time to “right size” your home? If so, you'll want to avoid the 7 most common and costly mistakes most Empty Nesters make, when moving to more suitable housing.

To hear a brief recorded message, or order your copy of this FREE Special Report, called "Empty Nesters: How to Sell the Place You Call Home" and avoid 7 mistakes that could cost you literally thousands of dollars, call toll-free 1-844-311-4598 and enter 7013. You can call any time, 24hrs a day, 7 days a week!

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Brain Teaser Answer:

There weren’t any stairs.
It was a one-story house.

Tips For Back-To-School Anxiety

As kids return to school, sometimes they can feel a little nervous after being out all summer (or it may be their first year!). Here are some tips to help quell that anxiety:

1. Acknowledge kids' anxiety and validate their feelings by letting them know you hear them.

2. Talk about it. Ask what they’re afraid of and how you can help alleviate that worry.

3. Try practicing a five-minute meditation or breathing technique (try insighttimer.com)

4. Adjust their routine. You may need to bring forward bedtime if they have to get up earlier to head to school.

THANK YOU!

for reading our Service For Life!® personal newsletter. We wanted to produce a newsletter that has great content and is fun and valuable to you. Your constructive feedback is always welcome! Hit us up! 

AND…whether you’re thinking of buying, selling or financing real estate, or just want to stop by and say “Hi,” We’d love to hear from you…

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What Does

Being in A

Sellers’ Market Mean?

Whether or not you’ve been

following the real estate industry lately, there’s a good chance you’ve heard we’re in a serious sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good for people who want to list their house? It starts with the number of houses available for sale. The latest Existing Home Sales Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows housing supply is still astonishingly low. Today, we have a 2.6-month supply of homes at the current sales pace. Historically, a 6-month supply is necessary for a ‘normal’ or ‘neutral’ market in which there are enough homes available for active buyers (see graph below):

When the supply of houses for sale is as low as it is right now, it’s much harder for buyers to find homes to purchase creating increased competition among purchasers which leads to more bidding wars. And if buyers know they may be entering a bidding war, they’ll do their best to submit a very attractive offer. As this happens, home prices rise, and sellers are in the best position to negotiate deals that meet their ideal terms.

Right now, many buyers are ready, willing, and able to purchase a home. Low mortgage rates and the ongoing rise in remote work have prompted buyers to think differently about where they live – and they’re taking action. If you put your house on the market while supply is still low, it will likely get a lot of attention from competitive buyers. 

Bottom Line

Today’s ultimate sellers’ market holds great opportunities for homeowners ready to make a move. Listing your house now will maximize your exposure to serious buyers who will actively compete against each other to purchase it. Call (480)734-8781 or (602)799-7099 today to discuss how to jumpstart the selling process.

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