Remembering September 11th

Yesterday was Patriot Day. A National Day of Service and Remembrance. Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. President Obama released this proclamation.

We pause and give thanks to all the service men and women who are defending our freedom and protecting our country.

Celebrating Flag Day June 14th!

You're a grand old flag,

You're a high flying flag

And forever in peace may you wave.

You're the emblem of

The land I love.

The home of the free and the brave.

Ev'ry heart beats true

'neath the Red, White and Blue,

Where there's never a boast or brag.

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,

Keep your eye on the grand old flag.

To read more about the history of Flag Day, click here.

An Old Irish Blessing
May love and laughter light your days,
And warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
Wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
With joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
Bring the best to you and yours.

Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, we say Thank You to those who have died in our nation's service. We remember.

Festival of the Bells

The Festival of the Bells will once again provide three great nights of entertainment for Highland Countians to enjoy. Todd Agnew will perform Thursday, July 5th at 9:00 p.m. On Friday, Taylor Swift will sing at 7:30 p.m. and Emerson Drive at 9:30 p.m. Neal McCoy will be on stage on Saturday, July 7th at 9:00 p.m.

Rick Williams, a festival committee member, has helped provide some wonderful entertainment over the years. With help from a booking agent, several big names in country music have performed in Hillsboro. As the festival grows from year to year, the performers are sure to get better and better.

The Festival of the Bells is the perfect opportunity to enjoy great music, support your community and visit with friends and neighbors! Hope to see you there!

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Tribute to a Hero

Whether one agrees or disagrees with our country's current military engagement in Iraq, we must support those individuals who fight for our country. Many people have given their lives during service in the armed forces. Locally, we have seen many involved in one way or another with military service. Only a little over a month ago, Hillsboro saw its very own Zachary Gullett die while serving in Iraq. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

A week ago today was Flag Day, a national holiday officially designated by President Truman. This day reminds us of the importance national symbols have to the citizens of our country. These symbols represent the basic freedoms and rights we have in our country. The very freedoms for which our men and women in uniform are fighting.

We thank each and every man and woman that has served or is serving our country in the military!

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Top Tips For Selling A Home During The Holidays

-Consider potential buyers spiritual backgrounds in your market before decorating for a holiday.
-Minimize holiday decorations to keep focus on your home and its features and benefits.
-Less is more when decorating a home for the holidays while you are trying to sell. Streamline the amount of holiday specific decorations you display.
-Christmas trees and other large holiday decorations consume space that might make rooms appear smaller.
-Install and remove exterior holiday decorations 2 weeks before and after holiday.
-Turn off lighted holiday decorations before showings, buyers should focus on your home and not your decorations.
-If you are having out-of-town house guests, ask your agent to postpone showings until after your guests depart.
-Leave out a plate of home-made holiday treats for potential buyers.
-Display summer photos of home and gardens to inform buyers of the features of the home in other seasons.
-Before showings remove snow, ice and leaves from walkways and driveways. Don't overlook outside entrances to basements, garages, and porches.
-If you plan to close the purchase or sale of a home near a holiday, check with your agent, title, company and lender to verify two business days before closing that they have all the required documents and funds have been wired to complete the transaction.
-If you are closing on your new home, select a mid-week day, early in the day, to schedule your closing time, to accommodate last minute delays by a mortgage loan processor, insurance or title company.
-If you plan to move during the holidays, keep in mind that moving companies will require more notice and could charge additional fees for packing, moving and delivering household goods on week-ends and holidays.

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Should You Try to Sell Your Home During the Holiday Season?

A common misconception is that trying to sell a home during the holidays is a bad idea. If you are serious about selling, it can be an excellent time to list. During the holidays buyers are more serious. They have a different motivation like using vacation time to search for property. They're doing that because they have to buy, rather than want to buy. Remember Thanksgiving and Christmas is one day a piece not two months.

10 reasons why you should list your home during the holidays

1. Most November and December buyers are particularly serious and very likely facing some sort of deadline.
2. January is the biggest transfer month of the year and job transferee’s use the holidays to house hunt.
3. Many people want to buy before the end of the year for financial and tax reasons. Investors usually want to close escrow by year-end for tax purposes.
4. Most sellers wait until spring or summer to list their home. This means that during the winter months your property will have far less competition versus any other time of the year.
5. Homes show well when decorated for the holidays creating a sense of family and people are much more emotionally drawn to the house, emotion sells.
6. Many people take vacation around the holidays allowing more time to look for a home.
7. Remodeling, decorating, appliance installation and other services are more available and at less of a premium.
8. There is plenty of mortgage money available for buyers.
9. Lenders aren't as busy and can process loans faster.
10. Showings will be fewer and less intrusive, but more likely to be fruitful with motivated, qualified buyers.

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Thankful

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we reflect upon the clients and customers that have helped us grow. We are truly thankful for the support shown to us over the years. This support is what has made our success possible. As we continue to take market share, we realize the important role that loyal and valuable clients play. It is through the constancy of their relationships with us that we can create a company that strives to make a significant impact in our community. We say Thank You for this opportunity to grow with you! Happy Thanksgiving!

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