Random Acts of Kindness

Did you practice at least one random act of kindness today? It's very rewarding!

For the second year in a row, I have been bestowed with an incredible honor...that of Cedar Park & Leander's (Texas) Best of the Best Realtor - 1st Place. The reason this is such an awesome award is that it is the result of a write-in campaign in the local newspaper, The Hill Country News, serving a community of about 80,000 citizens. This humbles me in a way that is difficult to explain. It's far more rewarding to me than production plaques and sales awards, because it is an actual people's choice award! It's a testimony to the high level of Customer Care and follow-up service that I offer, and the wonderment of developing actual relationships with my clients whom I care about very deeply. From the bottom of my heart, I thank everyone who voted for me. I truly appreciate it and love you right back!

Blessings - Rebecca Queen "For all thy Royal realty needs"

Getting a CLUE about homeowners insurance

When a homeowner files a claim with their insurance company, it is recorded in the company’s records and then sent to the Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange (CLUE), an insurance industry database. Ultimately, that information is shared with other insurance companies when you shop for new insurance coverage. It is not typically used for renewing coverage with your current insurance company.
CLUE and buying a homeEven if you’ve had no problems getting insurance in years past, if you buy a house that comes up with a number of claims against it, you may not be able to get insurance.
Here’s why: When an insurance company considers whether to offer you insurance, they’re not just looking at your history, but the history of the property in question.
To learn more about this topic and many more, visit www.TexasRealEstate.com, the consumer information website of the Texas Association of Realtors.

FREE Local Home Buyer Seminar

Capital City Funding, the in-house lender for RE/MAX Capital City in Austin, Texas, offers a FREE HomeBuyer Seminar each month. They last 1-2 hours, depending on audience participation and questions. And they are very informative, whether you've owned a home before or are a first time home buyer. Lynn Morenz, the Senior Mortgage Broker, will update you on industry changes, mortgage requirements, give you tips on how to improve your credit scores and your chances of buying a better house, and answer all your mortage questions. She can even run your credit on-site to get you started on the road toward home ownership! http://www.capitalcityfunding.net

Call for dates and times. (512) 918-0200

Of course, you'll need a top notch Realtor after you get pre-qualified, to walk you through the process and protect you from all the pitfalls of purchasing real estate without proper representation. That's where I come in. Shopping for your dream home is the fun part! But once you've made your choice, that's when my work really begins. Fortunately, you never have to see all the behind-the-scenes coordinations and detail work it takes to make a smooth transaction. I am your professional buffer from the stress, as much as possible. I'm there with you before, during, and long after the sale. I want to be your real estate professional for life. I'm a firm believer in developing relationships built on trust and integrity, the kind that last for years to come. I also offer all kinds of contractor referrals and community resources. If you or someone you know deserves that kind of comittment from their Realtor, I'm your girl! Remember, I am here "for all thy Royal realty needs!" Rebecca Queen - RE/MAX Capital City (512) 646-1331

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