The Colony, TX

It is that time again. The economy is in turmoil, unemployment rates are high and the price of gas is through the roof, AGAIN. We are in need of nothing less than a knight in shining armor. So where is he/she? I am not able to cast a confident vote yet. Come election day I will, however.

I was very surprised, shocked even, to find out a good friend of mine has never voted in a Presidential election. We have argued our political views for years yet she has never taken the time to vote. I feel jilted and 'put on'. She has been complaining all this time about Bush yet she didn't 'not' vote against him?

I will not rant share my political views in this forum. In the past it has gotten me into trouble. I choose to share my opinion with family and very 'close' friends only. (and sometimes a school teacher trying to lead my children in the wrong direction). I have learned the hard way it can make friends and clients enemies FAST.

What I will share with you is this- I am learning more about the candidates and their priorities daily. I am spending a few minutes reading between the lines to figure out what kind of President I think they will make and if it is in our country's best interest. Early voting is probably not going to be an option for me because it is less than a month away and I haven't been 'impressed' yet. I will make a decision and vote on election day because it is my right and duty.

http://www.declareyourself.com/index.php

http://elections.dentoncounty.com/go.asp?Dept=82&Link=1013

Cast your vote or shut up for the next four years!

BTW- She is voting this time and it will be for McCain. She likes his square jaw. (oh, brother)...

THE COLONY TX REAL ESTATE - AUGUST MLS SALES STATS
Here are the stats for the The Colony area.

Keeping with the typical trends, this The Colony TX Real Estate Market Report shows Closed Sales DOWN (projected almost 11%) while Average Sales Price stays somewhat STABLE. Home owners that do sale, are negotiating about the same OFF list price. Days on market are up over 12%!

I attended my daughter's last choir concert at Lakeview Middle School yesterday. It was called "Lakeview Live! A Showcase of Broadway Musicals." It was a bitter sweet occasion for me because my youngest child is going to high school next year and it is likely the last time I will be inside Lakeview Middle School. It marks a new era in my daughter's life and mine.

When Lakeview changed music directors I had concerns. My older daughter was taught by Ms. Fannin. She learned more in choir in three years than I did in my sixteen years of choir practice. The new director, Mr. Moses, had big shoes to fill. He met the challenge! I was overwhelmed with the amount of emotion and talent I witnessed last night. I am glad my daughter got an opportunity to be in his class.

Thank you Mr. Moses. You did a great job teaching the children and motivating them to give it their all! I really appreciated the show tunes and will think of it fondly for years to come.

My daughter said she was excited to sing one particular song. She already knew all the words and knew I would be happy to hear it. For those of you who have not seen the musical Rent, or the movie, here is one of the songs that moved me.

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This report is derived from information pulled from the local MLS.

New Listings- 27

Pending Contracts- 6

Sold Homes- 4

This is a ten day market update. Pricing your home to sell is a complicated process. Hiring a real estate professional is the best way to insure you get the highest and best price for your home.

If you are curious about what your home would sell for in this market I would be happy to help. Please email me at melodybotting@remax.net . To search for homes in this area go to www.melodybotting.remax.com .