Because metal was scarce, the Oscars given out during World War II were made of wood.
During the chariot scene in Ben Hur, a small red car can be seen in the distance and Charlton Heston is wearing a watch.
Sherlock Holmes NEVER said, "Elementary, my dear Watson."
Weatherman Willard Scott was the first Ronald McDonald.
Bruce Lee was so fast that they actually had to s-l-o-w film down
so you could see his moves.
Charlie Chaplin once won third prize in a Charlie Chaplin
look-alike contest.
All of the clocks in the movie Pulp Fiction are stuck on 4:20.(For those who don't know it's a reference to smoking marijuana ... I've been told)
In Casablanca, Humphrey Bogart never said, "Play it again, Sam."
For more information please contact Lara O'Keefe at 972.838.9156 or visit Hunter's Creek.
The Oscars are approaching quickly and it is time to brush up on who's who!
I have a secret weapon (maybe not that secret) that I am willing to share with you.
It is www.IMDB.com it stands for Internet Movie Data Base.
You can look up movies, TV shows, or the actors themselves. It is an online resume of everybody who is anybody (and lots of nobodies) in Hollywood.
My husband and I are constantly making bets with each other about which actor's voice did a certain animated cartoon voice or if "so and so" was in "such and such" or not.
I'm not too proud to confess that I normally win. I know its bad form to gloat but it's my post.
With the Academy Awards being aired this Sunday, February 22nd, you should take this chance to check out who's who and what's what.
Plus you can get some great pictures of all the pretty people!
For more information please contact Lara O'Keefe at 972.838.9156 or visit Hunter's Creek.
On Monday, the police in Pottsboro, Texas seized 22 dogs in a car, locked in and the driver woman inside. Pottsboro is just outside Sherman and about 70 miles north of Dallas.
The 22 dogs were crammed in a station wagon type of car. The owner refused to open the doors when a constable tried to serve her a warrant for the seizure of the dogs.
How can you drive with 22 dogs in your car? Can you imagine the potential risk that driving with 22 dogs in a car can cause to other drivers?
Here is what the Society for The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals of Texas and Grayson County have made available for the public
.
Under the authority of the Grayson County Constable, Pct. 2, the SPCA of Texas seized 22 dogs, all Papillons, the morning of Monday, February 9, 2009, from a location in Grayson County.
The SPCA of Texas received a call from a concerned citizen regarding the welfare and living conditions of the dogs.
When an SPCA of Texas investigator followed up on that call, the dog owner first indicated that they did not have the dogs. However, upon further assessment of the area, all 22 dogs were found to be cruelly confined in one vehicle.
The SPCA of Texas is also concerned about the welfare of the dog owner and is planning on following up with Adult Protective Services.
The dogs were in the car along with a pot of water, blankets and waste.
SPCA of Texas vehicles will transport the animals to the Perry Animal Care Center McKinney where they will be cared for until the custody hearing. The date and time of that hearing will be determined.
If the SPCA of Texas is awarded custody at that hearing, the animals would be individually evaluated for potential adoption or placement on a case by case basis.
Lets hope that all these dogs get adopted and find good homes where they will be cared for properly!
For more information please contact Lara O'Keefe at 972.838.9156 or visit Hunter's Creek.
Being naturally curious is human nature and it is a great way to get to determine your clients' needs!
If you act like Curious George and ask well intended questions, then you can better help your clients find the right home for their family and stage of life.
How will you live in your next home?
What is important to you about your next home site?
Do you need a 3rd car or oversized garage?
Just remember that doing your detective work up front can save you so much time in the long run looking at homes that don't suit their needs!
For more information please contact Lara O'Keefe at 972.838.9156 or visit Hunter's Creek.
FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT
As Modified in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Major Modifications Italicized
February 2009
|
FEATURE |
CREDIT AS CREATED JULY 2008 APPLIES TO ALL QUALIFIED PURCHASES ON OR AFTER APRIL 9, 2008 |
REVISED CREDIT - EFFECTIVE FOR PURCHASES ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2009 AND BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2009 |
|
Amount of Credit |
Lesser of 10 percent of cost of home or $7500 |
Maximum credit amount increased to $8000 |
|
Eligible Property |
Any single family residence (including condos, co-ops, townhouses) that will be used as a principal residence. |
No change All principal residences eligible. |
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Refundable |
Yes. Reduces (or can eliminate) income tax liability for the year of purchase. Any unused amount of tax credit refunded to purchaser. |
No change Purchasers will continue to receive refund for unused amount when tax return is filed. |
|
Income Limit |
Yes. Full amount of credit available for individuals with adjusted gross income of no more than $75,000 ($150,000 on a joint return). Phases out above those caps ($95,000 and $170,000). |
No change Same income limits continue to apply. |
|
First-time Homebuyer Only |
Yes. Purchaser (and purchaser's spouse) may not have owned a principal residence in 3 years previous to purchase. |
No change Still available for first-time purchasers only. Three-year rule continues to apply. |
|
Revenue Bond Financing |
No credit allowed if home financed with state/local bond funding. |
Purchasers who utilize revenue bond financing can use credit. |
|
Repayment |
Yes. Portion (6.67% of credit or $500) to be repaid each year for 15 years, starting with 2010 tax filing. |
No repayment for purchases on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 |
|
Recapture |
If home sold before 15-year repayment period ends, then outstanding balance of repayment amount recaptured on sale. |
If home is sold within three years of purchase, entire amount of credit is recaptured on sale. Applies only to homes purchased in 2009. |
|
Termination |
July 1, 2009 (But note program changes for 2009) |
December 1, 2009 |
|
Effective Date |
Purchases on or after April 9, 2008 and before January 1, 2009. Repayment to begin for 2010 tax year. |
All revisions are effective as of January 1, 2009 |
For more information please contact Lara O'Keefe at 972.838.9156 or visit Hunter's Creek.
I work hard to match families with their new dream home! I work well with Realtors and other professionals in my field. New home sales professional for over ten years.
I love what I do for a living! I am a Home Builders Association Certified Sales Professional.
I have been successfully selling new homes for over ten years in the DFW area. I work in Melissa Texas for DR Horton Homes.
I enjoy matching people with their dream home! It's fun to help people through the construction process and build a community from the ground up!
I have the utmost respect for Realtors, having been one myself, and understand the value and expertise that they can add to the home buying process. I am very outgoing and like to make the home buying process as stress free as possible!
On a more personal note. I am married to a great guy named Jay who is very loving and supportive. We have two spoiled Golden Retrievers named Bailey and Baxter. They are a constant source of entertainment for us.
I moved a lot growing up and have lived in England, Ireland, Canada, Ohio, Puerto Rico, and Texas. I have recently become a US citizen, have lived in Texas for 23 years, and love all of the opportunities that it offers!
Hunter's Creek is a Shaddock Development located just 7 minutes north of McKinney in Melissa Texas.
New homes start in the $150's. We offer 42" kitchen cabinets, gas appliances, 100% brick, ceramic tile floors, and much more!
Hunter's Creek offers spec homes that are ready for move in or we can build on the lot of your choice!
Please stop in and visit soon. I'll always have cold bottles of water for you and your clients and air conditioned models for you to recoup and regroup.
"As the owner of Robert E. Hafer & Associates, a company that specializes in new home sales training, I've had the pleasure of working with thousands of new home salespeople. When Lara O'Keefe asked me to endorse her I considered it an honor. Lara is that unique salesperson who walks her talk. Simply put Lara is one of the best salespeople I have had the pleasure to work with. She listened to me and then went out and made it happen - not just some of the time - all of the time. I know Lara as a special individual with a positive can-do attitude, who accepts responsibility and makes things happen with little oversight or direction. I highly recommend Lara to any company seeking these qualities in an individual."
--- Bob Hafer, Owner of Robert E. Hafer & Associates
"I've had the privilege of working with Lara as both a business partner and a client. My husband and I built our David Weekley home prior to me entering real estate, and Lara was our sales consultant. Lara saw us through the entire process - from selecting our lot through moving in to our new home, and it was an incredibly smooth transaction thanks to Lara's professionalism and her commitment to helping us. We couldn't have gotten through it without her. And, as a Realtor, I've had the pleasure to work with Lara to do the same for my clients. She is simply amazing at her job!"
--- Audrey Reed, Realtor, Keller Williams
"Lara, you are a great sales person. From the business side, your marketing creativity and drive is tremendous! You're creative in communicating the positive features of your homes and community. Plus, you are a true team player and are unselfish with your marketing ideas. Secondly, you bring a lot of experience from living abroad that allows you to naturally build rapport with people. Your interest in serving your client and helping to meet their needs shows in your attentiveness. It's always a pleasure working with you."
--- Henry Morales, Sales Consultant, DR Horton Homes
"Lara is a driven, creative consultant who keeps the needs of her client foremost in her mind. She has an attention to correctness of detail and brings a level of quality to the experience that is equal to her passion for success."
--- Leah Burgdorf, Senior Sales Associate, David Weekley Homes
"Lara is a 'think outside the box' type sales professional who is consistently creating new innovative solutions to help her customers, clients, real estate agents and her other colleagues. When she's working with someone, she gives it her heart and soul and makes things happen quickly and effectively without hesitation. She goes to bat for you as the client and goes above and beyond the call of duty. Lara is definitely the sales professional of choice when I refer my clients to a builder!"
--- Robin Kuklenski, Realtor, Keller Williams
"Lara is one of the most knowledgeable, hard-working, on-site reps I have ever had the pleasure to work with! She is not afraid to take charge and help you get your buyer through the process seamlessly. I look forward to my next opportunity to work with her!"
--- Sara Braden, Sales Consultant, DR Horton Homes
"Lara is an exceptional salesperson. The thing that makes her stand out is her marketing ideas and promotions. She always has new and creative ways to get new clients in the door."
--- Erika Klingenberg, Lead Sales Consultant, David Weekley Homes
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