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Every day, we have multiple opportunities to make choices for our selves - Choices that will ultimately affect others whether we want to admit that or not.

This might be easier if we were not all connected :-)

Some of us are WARRIORS (Leaders) . . . The people who always SHOW UP and let their presence be known. ALWAYS willing to engage in a good fight. These folks slash and burn their way through life and leave a swath of change behind them. This change is not always welcomed by the "citizens" and there is plenty of collateral damage as the less strong folks crumble.

Warriors create change whether perceived to be good or bad . . . and the path is sometimes ugly.

They pick lots of battles and act not so much from passion as they do from grim determination to "GET'R DONE!" They often have a bad rap as being "heartless" and/or non-caring.

All that being said, we NEED these folks sometimes to stir the pot and keep things interesting and ALIVE.

These folks TAKE ACTION (More often than not "appropriate action").

Others are HEALERS.

Healers pay close attention to what has heart and meaning . . . They are Lovers, not fighters. The healers also pick battles albeit very intentional and thoughtfully and go about things in a different way.

These folks are very interested in the "Health and welfare of the environment" and are the "creative Problem Solvers". . . their influence is as a salve for others - soothing and equally powerful as a change agent as the Warrior.

VISIONARIES are the TRUTH TELLERS without Blame or judgment. These folks are very goal oriented and are very careful about PLANNING the battles they choose.

These visionaries are fantastic influencers (negotiators) who are "Master of Change" as they wow the people around them with their uncanny ability to handle disputes and objections,

Some people believe "truth hurts", so these visionaries are not always welcomed . . . Their "Secret Weapon" is their ability to face (and cause others to face) the uncomfortable truths that others are plodding through life avoiding like the plague.

TEACHERS (Counselors) are open to outcomes and are not attached to expectations . . . these are Masters of Letting go.

The teachers know when to hold'm and know when to to fold'm . . . They are not battle fighters and will more often than not let go and move on when they feel they are not contributing or learning in any given scenario.

These teachers are CONSTRUCTIVE. They go through life creating a massive web of relationships which build into "groups of change".

These four ways - LEADER - VISIONARY - HEALER - TEACHER are The FourFold Way as conceived by Angeles Arrien

We need them ALL and each of us has an element of all four within us.

Every day, we are faced with Transformation and change in our individual worlds.

Every day, we have opportunities to make choices as to how we respond to these issues . . . and it ain't getting easier :-)

When it comes to "Picking Your Battles", I believe that is no tougher today than ever before, yet many people believe it IS . . . Because the world is moving so quickly these days that "CHANGE COMES AT YOU FAST(ER)" than before . . . Seems to anyway.

so . . .

Slow down and take a deep breath and consciously consider the Fourfold Way.

FIRST you must SHOW up and BE PRESENT . . . Be your authentic self and TAKE ACTION. You do not serve yourself or others well by cowering in the shadows.

Always pay attention to what has heart & meaning for YOU and honor this passion of yours with appropriate attitudes and action.

Always tell the truth to yourself and others without blame or judgment. Move forward with clarity as you create your own future reality (vision)

and

LET IT GO! QUIT stewing about all the minutia and worrying about things not panning out exactly as you envisioned them . . . Most all expectations are unrealistic because we don't live in a vacuum.

This life of ours is not a "controlled experiment."

There now . . . When we talk about being INTENTIONAL and/or ON PURPOSE as we live our lives, THIS is where I come from . . . Honor the 4 ways within yourself and acknowledge them within other folks around you, and you'll find yourself in fewer raging battles and your vision will magically become reality.

I'm just sayin'

Best,

b

Barry Owen

Principal Real Estate Broker
Keller Williams Realty
30 Burton Hills Blvd Suite 175
Nashville, TN 37215 - Green Hills

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Quintessentially connected to the real estate industry to offer the ultimate experience for Home Buyers and Sellers in Middle Tennessee . . . Inquire within!

1. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home.

2. Appreciation. Real estate has long-term, stable growth in value. While year-to-year fluctuations are normal, median existing-home sale prices have increased on average 6.5 percent each year from 1972 through 2005, and increased 88.5 percent over the last 10 years, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. In addition, the number of U.S. households is expected to rise 15 percent over the next decade, creating continued high demand for housing.

3. Equity. Money paid for rent is money that you'll never see again, but mortgage payments let you build equity ownership interest in your home.

4. Savings. Building equity in your home is a ready-made savings plan. And when you sell, you can generally take up to $250,000 ($500,000 for a married couple) as gain without owing any federal income tax.

5. Predictability. Unlike rent, your fixed-mortgage payments don't rise over the years so your housing costs may actually decline as you own the home longer. However, keep in mind that property taxes and insurance costs will increase.

6. Freedom. The home is yours. You can decorate any way you want and benefit from your investment for as long as you own the home.

7. Stability. Remaining in one neighborhood for several years gives you a chance to participate in community activities, lets you and your family establish lasting friendships, and offers your children the benefit of educational continuity.

Online resources: To calculate whether buying is the best financial option for you, use the "Buy vs. Rent" calculator at www.GinnieMae.gov.

Middle Tennesseans feel the Stress of their Past Due Mortgages

Today it was reported that 5.8% of Nashville area home loans were more than 90 days past due. North Nashville, LaVergne, Antioch and Madison area codes had defaults of over 8%. The national average is 8.4% but middle Tennessee has thus far stayed well below the national average.

These neighborhoods and others like them have a high concentration of moderate to lower income homeowners. With unemployment hitting 9.4% in December, these same homeowners are often some of those first cut from their jobs when companies downsize or just trim their budgets. ALSO this is the same demographic that also fell victim to the subprime lending practices that caused this foreclosure meltdown in the first place.

If you or anyone you know is facing foreclosure call your banker and see if you can workout a repayment plan. Call the Tennessee Housing Development Agency for names of Foreclosure Counselors. Or call a Realtor and see if you can't get your home sold before it is foreclosed on. There are many First Time Homebuyers out there trying to buy their first home while the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is still available.

Connie Harveyis a local agent with Prudential Woodmont Realty, serving home buyers and sellers in Nashville, TN, Brentwood TN, and Franklin TN. Let her help you realize your Real Estate goals.

Connie can be reached at 615-661-7800 x 1300 or at HarveyC@realtracs.

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Inspecting real estate in Nashville, TN...
Electrical problems, both large and small, are sone of the issues that I find while inspecting properties in the Nashville real estate market. Other than the rust on the plug face, all looks well. The trained eye of the inspector not only focuses on the rust, but the burn mark on the upper left corner of the outlet.
While not a "deal killer" when GFI (ground fault interrupter) outlets get burned, it is best to replace them to prevent future failures. Replacing this $20 item can be the difference between serious injury or death.

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Helping YOU Help Others Live THEIR American Dream

A friend, Patty, received this adorable dog, Sherlock, last night.
He is a 'rescued dog' and came
from a couple of states over from her.
Patty is housebound so
Sherlock was driven to her home
by a chain of volunteers.

She's already in love. Here is what she says:

"This is the cutest dog ever! A real sweetheart - friendly, trusting, is immediately fast-friends with Hampton (my other dog), just an amazing little guy. The only problem is he tends to "leak." .....little dribbles and drabbles. He goes to the patio door when he wants out, so that's great, but I am wiping up a lot of little leaks around the house.

He also has to learn eating manners, as in "Thou shalt not eat thy brother's food as well as your own!" Hampton is big on being the first dog out the door, but he gives up his food without so much as a whimper."

I don't know why Sherlock had to be rescued. Maybe he had an elderly owner who could no longer take care of him. Maybe his owners lost their home. Could be a lot of reasons.

Which brings me to my point. We have a cute little cottage listed 'for sale' which needs to be bought and 'rescued.' It needs a face lift, needs cleaning, painting, old carpet removed. But with a little elbow grease, you could fall in love with this cottage just like Patty fell in love with her new dog.

Just like volunteers helped bring Sherlock home to Patty, the seller will work with you on down payment assistance to make homeownership possible for you.

Oh, and you and your little dog will love the fenced back yard! Click on the photo below to see information from MLS. Call your Realtor/Buyer's Agent and have them make an appointment to see, or John and Sarah Rummage for more information. Direct: 615-945-1838. Email us if you like.

Don't miss out on the $8,000 tax rebate for new home buyers, soon to expire!


2629 Woodyhill Dr, Nashville TN 37207, MLS 1125295m $75,000.