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Warehouse Sale tomorrow

2012-01-27T19:58:00.001-08:00

<p>Dave has shades. Lamps. Who knows what else?  Go see him. 9-2 Saturday @ 2413 Commerce in Marble Falls

WAREHOUSE SALE THIS WEEKEND

2012-01-27T05:33:00.001-08:00

Dave has been working away getting ready for our sale Saturday. Lots of display samples and brand new oops mismeasured window shades for sale. Special purchase table lamps and floor lamps also. Brand new in box 15 and $20. 2813 COMMERCE in #3. SATURDAY 9-2

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2012-01-27T01:38:00.001-08:00

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Housing Crisis to End in 2012 as Banks Loosen Credit Standards

dsnews.com - Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, according to a report released Tuesday. One of the reasons: loosening credit. The analytics firm notes the average credit score required to attain a mortgage loan...

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Rise in Home Sales Signifies Strengthening Market: Economists

dsnews.com - The long-awaited housing recovery is beginning to blossom, according to industry experts taking a look at recent existing-home sales. While admitting home sales are still very low, Paul Dales, chief economist at Capital...

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Kitchens Sell a House

realtytimes.com - It's a tool used by house flippers all across the nation. Stagers know its power. Real estate agents push its importance. What is this not-so-well-kept secret of real estate? A kitchen can sell a house. A kitchen is the heart...

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Finding the Positives in Economic and Housing Conditions in 2012

rismedia.com - While 2011 was clearly a challenging year, there is a lot to be positive about looking ahead. Economically, while buffeted by natural disasters and...

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Homeownership Matters to State of the Union

realtor.org - The following is a statement by National Association of Realtors® President Moe Veissi: “The National Association of Realtors® commends President Obama for his remarks in support of homeowners and the struggling housing market...

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Check out our kitchen towels with attitude!

2012-01-19T10:27:00.001-08:00

In out Art in Thread Department you will find our coffee and tea designs and some towels with attitude!

Always Kiss Me Goodnight

2012-01-18T21:03:00.001-08:00

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and my embroidery machine is still humming away on a wrought iron heart design on red silk. A presentation at our monthly Women's Council of Realtors led to orders and requests for info . Our email newsletter will have more info and my blue silk Always Kiss Me Goodnight pillows were a hit.

Our bathroom remodel has slowed a bit. The travertine is in. Looks gorgeous. The oil rubbed bronze fixtures pick up the bronze in the accent tile. Customcshower door is ordered. Waiting for custom cabinets and lighting which should be ready next week. I know our homeowner will be happy to move in to her beautiful new master bath...

The walls went up.

2012-01-10T19:46:00.001-08:00

Shower walls were tiled today. Travertine is a beautiful product. Reminds me that God can do what man cannot. No two tiles are just alike. The tumbled stone with bronze accents are the perfect finishing touch. Shower floors and bathroom floors tomorrow. Hope to have a good photo to post them.

Our latest project

2012-01-09T18:07:00.001-08:00

Well tomorrow we start the finishing touches on our bathroom project. Chiseled edge travertine marble and tumbled stone with bronze metal accents will be installed in the newly painted bathroom. We hope to get stain samples for the new custom cabinets tomorrow to match the granite which is sitting on the yard at
GRANITE TIME in Marble Falls. New fixtures should be in and we will be checking on the light fixtures from BROADWAY Showroom. Tomorrow things will be really start coming together!!!

A New Master Bath

2011-12-29T13:15:00.000-08:00

Our latest project involves transforming an early 90's master bath, complete with Hollywood vanity lighting and Huge plate glass mirrors, lite oak cabinets in a totally unusable L corner configuration. A cultured marble shower and sunken jetted tub completed the very poorly planned master bath. With the help of a great contractor, the tub and marble shower was carried out in pieces. A new shower stall was built, and the giant hole in the floor from the tub has been filled in with concrete. New Travertine natural stone and metal and travertine accents were selected today. New lighting from Broadway Showroom was selected, a beautiful wrought iron design will be a great complement to this homeowner's love of iron, a slight Western flair but totally timeless.

Oil rubbed bronze fixtures from Delta, with a very cool 2 piece shower head, will complete this newly functional shower. A bench and shampoo niche, plus a frameless glass shower door, will make this getaway the favorite place in the home.

More to come.....

Merry Christmas everyone!

2011-12-25T19:38:00.001-08:00

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas like I did. My Art in Thread made fantastic Christmas gifts. Can't wait to get started making more to replenish my stock for 2012!!!

Going to Cypress to pickup Shutters

2011-12-03T10:14:00.001-08:00

We will do some shopping for my Art in Thread project while there and of course see the grandchildren. We hope to catch a live Nativity Scene if the weather permits.

The 5 things you need to know in the news this week

2011-12-02T02:00:00.001-08:00

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Stronger Lure for Prospective Home Buyers

Home prices and mortgage rates have fallen so far that the monthly cost of owning a home is more affordable than at any point in the past 15 years and is less expensive than renting in a growing number of cities.

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Pending Home Sales Jump in October

Pending home sales rose strongly in October and remain above year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index,* a forward-looking indicator...

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4 steps to buy again after foreclosure

Mood of the Market. Homeowners facing foreclosure seem to be desperate to buy again. Frequently, I receive letters from someone who hasn't yet lost their home to foreclosure but anticipates they soon will, and wants to be able...

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Back in Action: Consumer Confidence on the Rise?

Consumer confidence improved in November, rising 15 points and reaching its highest level since July. With consumers’ view of business conditions perking...

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Congress Calls for Principal Reductions from GSEs

Twenty-one members of congress sent a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Acting Director Edward DeMarco urging him to encourage principal reductions on loans backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. We do not urge...

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Road trip to Fredericksburg yesterday

2011-12-01T20:24:00.001-08:00

Yielded new enthusiasm to expand our market. Today was spent following up on ways to make that happen!
More supplies for Art in Thread project arrived today.

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2011-11-29T01:06:00.001-08:00

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2011-11-27T18:34:00.001-08:00

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The 5 things you need to know in the news this week

2011-11-25T02:45:00.001-08:00

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Housing to gradually improve in 2012, NAR economist says

Friday, November 11th, 2011, 4:12 pm Gradual improvement in the housing market is expected next year, with existing-home sales edging up 4% to 5% and new home sales getting an even bigger boost off this year's record lows, the...

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Existing-Home Sales Rise Unexpectedly in October

Sales of previously owned homes got an unexpected boost last month while the number of homes on the market continued to decline, according to data just released by the National Association of Realtors. The trade group recorded...

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Take advantage of expiring tax deductions

Real Estate Tax Talk. There are several tax credits and deductions set to expire at the end of the year, and given the federal deficit problem, there's a good chance they won't be extended. If you want to take advantage of...

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4001 W Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65802 - Available for Sale

Reduced up to $135K up to $35K BONUS 3% BBC - 4001 W Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO. This 2.91 - 6.60 AC Land is For Sale on LoopNet.com. View this property and other commercial real estate at LoopNet.com.

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Mortgage Insurer PMI Files Bankruptcy

The PMI Group, Inc. says it has filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. According to PMI, the move is a direct result of the seizure of its subsidiaries PMI Mortgage...

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LinkedIn Network Updates, 11/21/2011

2011-11-20T18:34:00.001-08:00

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6 Hot Trends That Will Spice Up Thanksgiving Tables This Year

Thanksgiving may be a tradition we look forward to repeating every year, but no two turkey days are ever alike. While there are mainstays (an over-the-top feast, a serious selection of sides, and an attitude of gratitude) that...

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Top Headlines in Real Estate

2011-11-18T02:11:00.001-08:00

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Housing to gradually improve in 2012, NAR economist says - housingwire.com

Gradual improvement in the housing market is expected next year, with existing-home sales edging up 4% to 5% and new home sales getting an even bigger boost off this year's record lows, the...

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Five Great Things about Homeownership - realtytimes.com

If you've been on the fence about homeownership, now is the time to take a leap! Don't let the negative press deter you from one of life's greatest joys. Take a look at five short and sweet reasons that homeownership is great! 1.

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U.S. Will Remain a Nation of Homeowners - realtor.org

The U.S. will not become a nation of renters; there are just too many benefits, both financial and otherwise, to own versus rent. That’s according to the combined findings of several recent studies...

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Words we use -- and shouldn't -- in real estate listings - inman.com

Every Tuesday night until February I'm in a finance class. I decided it was high time I understood the stock market, insurance plans and investing.

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Fannie and Freddie Detail New HARP Guidelines - dsnews.com

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have released highly anticipated guidelines for the revised Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). Among the key program revisions, the GSEs have eliminated or raised the loan-to-value cap, and...

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Art In Thread

2011-11-13T21:51:00.001-08:00

This weekend was spent on my latest project, Art In Thread. Using my embroidery machine, computer , and great fabrics to create dimensional art. Getting ready for Christmas, I have an IRISH Christmas greeting, ( I'm Irish, if you can believe it)! A suede version of the Alamo, a crafty Wreath for those of us who love to sew. Lots more, really exciting. Can't wait to do more.....
Pillows, Canvas Wall hangings, suede over canvas.. Maybe I will try some Christmas stockings... HMMM...

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November Surprise

2011-11-11T19:18:00.001-08:00

Wow! Lots to post. Its been an exciting month with lots going on in the workroom. The new fall fabric collections are some of the most beautiful and unique I have seen in years, although some of them remind me of the 70's. Gray is everywhere in warm grays and grayed beiges. Mixed with deep plums and yellows and oranges. Thank goodness cotton is back lots of prints and solids. A woven silk you must see to believe. But the Nature's Elements Drapery hardware is the best.

Top Headlines in Real Estate

2011-11-11T01:19:00.001-08:00

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Five Great Things about Homeownership - realtytimes.com

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6 must-haves for mortgage approval - inman.com

Even trade-up buyers, owners of multiple properties hit roadblocks. Interest rates fell to new lows in September. Low interest rates increase affordability and should make it easier for buyers to qualify. Yet stories of buyers...

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Mortgage applications jump 10% as interest rates decline - housingwire.com

Mortgage applications increased 10.3% this past week as more homeowners refinanced existing mortgages or took advantage of lower interest rates to buy homes. The Mortgage Bankers...

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Foreclosure Starts Rise as Servicers Process Backlog of Delinquent Loans - dsnews.com

Foreclosure starts among private-label residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) have been rising toward historic averages, which will lead to an influx of distressed properties bringing downward pressure to the housing...

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Mortgage Rates Head Lower Making Another Record - realtytimes.com

As the financial crisis hit a high in Europe last week, here in the U.S. mortgage rates headed lower making another all time record. The potential of a Greek default held everyone's attention even as some positive data was...

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2011-11-04T03:01:00.001-07:00

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Five Great Things about Homeownership - realtytimes.com

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Homeownership Rate Rises After Two Years of Decline - dsnews.com

After falling to a 13-year low during the second quarter, the homeownership rate posted a highly unexpected rise in the third quarter, according to a Census Bureau report released Wednesday. With foreclosures forcing homeowners...

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Mortgage rates stay in the basement - inman.com

Survey shows slight uptick in demand for purchase loans. Mortgage rates sagged this week as ongoing concerns about the European debt crisis had investors fleeing to the relative safety of mortgage-backed securities that fund...

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Recession Fears Eased: Economy Grows at 2.5 Percent in Third Quarter - rismedia.com

(MCT)—The economy grew at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the three months ending Sept. 30, the government reported, easing fears that the nation would...

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Freddie could take more than a decade to unload REO inventory - housingwire.com

Freddie Mac vendors sold fewer REO properties in the third quarter than they did earlier in the year as nonperforming loans continue to climb. More than 25,300 repossessed homes held by...

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2011-10-28T03:32:00.001-07:00

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HUD Offers REO Homes for $100 Down in Select States - dsnews.com

HUD has approved a program aimed at putting foreclosed homes back into the hands of owner-occupant buyers. In select states, from now into October of next year, buyers need a down payment of only $100 to purchase a HUD-owned...

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Multiple Signs Point to Real Estate Rebound - rismedia.com

The past few weeks have showcased numerous signals that the real estate market is on the rise. Recently, we have reported statistics pointing to an...

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Mortgage applications increase 4.9% - housingwire.com

Mortgage applications rose 4.9% from last week as refinancing activity and home purchases increased by more than 4%, an industry trade group said. The Mortgage Bankers Association noted...

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ZipRealty peels back registration requirement for real estate data access - inman.com

Company says it will continue to be a VOW operator. After testing the change in three markets earlier this year, national real estate brokerage ZipRealty Inc. has removed the registration requirement on its website to view...

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Administration Announces Refinance Program for Underwater Borrowers - dsnews.com

It’s official. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) unveiled a new, revamped government mortgage refinancing program Monday. The initiative involves a series of rule changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)...

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Moonlight Madness

2011-10-27T17:27:00.000-07:00

Well, tonight is Moonlight Madness in downtown Marble Falls, It is finally starting to feel like fall and winter. Extreme cold front arrived today, after 90's all week, it is in the 60"s. Ahhh, at last. Anyway, we have lots of table lamps, Ralph Lauren pillows and Pullits on special.

Today we installed a house of Averte Folds in Horseshoe Bay. Averte Folds and companion Roman shades, are the best thing that ever happened to sliding glass doors with coordinating windows. Awesome!

Drawing and Moonlight Madness party at AJ's Ale house later tonight, Fun, food and lots of ghoulish delights!