Thursday, November 25, 2010

Children's Miracle Network and RE/MAX






The power of many to make a difference. That is the true secret behind the RE/MAX® relationship with Children's Miracle Network. The individual donations of thousands of Associates amount to millions of dollars each year for children’s hospitals. In total, more than $100 million has been raised since RE/MAX became a supporter of Children's Miracle Network in 1992.
The most effective fundraising tool is the Miracle Home® program, where Associates make a contribution to Children's Miracle Network with each closed transaction. But many RE/MAX offices are so passionate about the Children's Miracle Network mission that they go above and beyond. From organizing golf tournaments to hosting art auctions, their efforts prove the simple principle that actions speak louder than words. They have learned that genuine compassion in life directly corresponds to meaningful success in business. At RE/MAX, it’s called Premier Community Citizenship—performing ordinary acts of extraordinary generosity.
In 2009, RE/MAX generated $7 million for Children’s Miracle Network internationally. In the United States, giving remained extremely strong despite the challenges facing the real estate market. In Canada, RE/MAX continued to make a significant impact in raising funds and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network, donating over $3.5 million dollars.  All three regions in Canada helped achieve this amazing result, each generating more than $1 million through their support of the Miracle Home program, Provincial Home Lottery in Quebec, and outstanding community-based events across the country. RE/MAX truly creates miracles for the children treated at Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Vinnie Tracey, President of RE/MAX International, speaks for many when he says, "I'm proud to be affiliated with Children's Miracle Network and every year make a personal gift. At RE/MAX, we believe that giving back is the right thing to do.”
http://www.childrensmiraclenetwork.org/sponsorlistdetail.aspx?id=138&sponsorid=REMAX


Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope everyone enjoys their family and the food!  I pray that everyone remembers all they have to be thankful for.  Take Care and Be Safe!

Remember - Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals and steals are around the corner!!  Make sure you check out your favorite stores for what they have going on. 

I myself hate the crowds of Black Friday and love my comfy chair on Cyber Monday but we are all different, that's what makes us great : )

Enjoy!

11/26 On-line at Office Depot has the Cannon PIXMA Wireless inkjet photo all in one printer, scanner, copier for $29.99!  Originally $79.99

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Houston's Outdoor Skating Rink - Discovery Green



St. Joseph Medical Center ICE at Discovery Green presented by the Houston Chronicle and Houston Area Land Rover Centres has been a smash hit with Houstonians with more than 250,000 visitors over the last two years enjoying the experience of outdoor ice skating.

The Downtown Houston skyline is perfect backdrop for outdoor ice skating on the model boat basin, which is chilled to a frosty 22 degrees using recycled water from Kinder Lake and powered by renewable energy. Even the ice rink border is made from recycled plastic!

Dates

Open Daily from November 25, 2010 (after Thanksgiving Day Parade) – January 17, 2011 (Martin Luther King Day)

Admission

$10 plus tax, which includes a skate rental

Hours of Operation


Thanksgiving Day11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Monday - Thursday (school days)4 - 10 p.m.
Fridays, Saturdays, School Holidays11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sundays11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Christmas Eve11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Christmas Day1 - 11 p.m.
New Year's Eve11 a.m. - 12 a.m.
New Year's Day11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Please note that all public hours are as weather permits. The ice rink may be closed at times due to weather conditions, such as heat, lightning or rain. On very warm days, the rink may open late so that the ice may be covered until 3:30 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.

http://www.discoverygreen.com/ice/

'Texas Home and Garden Shows' Coming to Houston

Texas Home and Garden Shows will be coming to the Houston Reliant Center February 11th through the 13th for its Springtime 25th Annual Houston Show. 

Can't make it, There will be the Fall 16th Annual Houston Show, September 17th and 18 also at the Reliant Center.

More information about showing your exhibit is located on the website provided below.



Thursday, November 18, 2010

Up Coming Events Around Town This Weekend

Seaside Treasure Festival - Galveston, Texas

Nov 19, 2010 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Friday

2803 53rd Street at Avenue U

2803 53rd Street at Avenue U
Galveston, TX 77551
 
This event repeats yearly

The 12th annual Seaside Treasure Festival will be held on Friday (noon-6pm) and Saturday (9am-4pm), November 19-20, 2010. Seaside features a wide variety of arts and crafts vendors, a silent auction, pet adoptions, used book sale, Libbie's Place Sweet Shoppe, a coffee & danish bar, luncheon selections available for purchase, and much more. Join the fun at Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church, 53rd and Avenue U, Galveston, TX, just two blocks from the Gulf. Festival proceeds su... (read more)
 
 

Via Colori Festival

Nov 21, 2010 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Sunday

Via Colori Festival

Sam Houston Park off Allen Parkway and Bagby St.
Houston, TX
 
 
 Jennifer Grassman 

Experience Houston Via Colori®, a street painting festival in downtown Houston benefitting a worthy organization for deaf children, The Center for Hearing & Speech (CHS). Recording artist Jennifer Grassman and her band will be performing at the Cafe Lounge. "If Judy Garland, Danny Elfman, Chopin and Agatha Christie had a tea party at which they decided to record an album, it would sound like Jennifer Grassman." To hear streaming music and nab a free MP3 visit http://www.jennifergras/...
 
 

Monday, November 15, 2010

YouTube Channels for RE/MAX

My office recently started a new channel.  It has plenty of informational videos about the market, real estate and how a RE/MAX agent can help you.  It will also display the listings of our office.  There are also some entertaining videos that you may want to watch.

http://www.youtube.com/user/REMAX360

My YouTube Channel is also new and will be utilized to show off my listings as well as offer informational videos to keep you in touch with your market area, videos offering design tips for your home and others you may find useful so stay tuned by subscribing.

http://www.youtube.com/user/kimberlywithREMAX360

RE/MAX of Texas conducts advertising, training, and agent/office development in behalf of over 4,000 Associates and approximately 275 franchise offices statewide. The sign you want; the agent you need; as your hometown Realtor with a World of Experience, Nobody sells more real estate than RE/MAX!

http://www.youtube.com/user/RMXTexas
RE/MAX Int'l has a Brand Channel which really showcases the RE/MAX way and why you should choose to work with a RE/MAX agent.  You will find a lot of great commercials and insight about RE/MAX on this channel.

http://www.youtube.com/user/REMAXIntl


RE/MAX agents work harder for you. We're held up to a higher standard and it is our goal to make the home buying and selling process as easy, painless and stress free as possible.  We here to keep you informed of the information you need to know.

100 Million Miracles

Sunday, November 14, 2010

REMAX 360 Corporate Headquarters

My Office

In my search for finding the perfect office to start my new career, I interviewed other companies.  The office I chose ultimately stood out above and beyond the rest.  Yes, it was RE/MAX.  Not only was it the company though, the office and more importantly the broker is what made it so easy to choose. 

At RE/MAX 360, I am surrounding my self with successful agents who care about what they do.  They work extra hard so their clients don't have to and they are all great people.  I'm excited to be learning from these people and look forward to pushing myself to be the best.

The Broker, Thai Klam, has done an amazing job and has outstanding innovating concepts bringing technology into the core of what we do to make us stand out, utilize our tools to the best of our ability and ultimately have the best products and services to offer our clients.  He has also devised a way to streamline our work, taking us to a paperless process which not only speeds up processes, it's good for the environment. 

I know I found the perfect office for me, full of perfect agents for you.