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ISSUE 5 - FALL 2016

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Holiday Saving Kitchen Gadgets

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How to Live a (Semi) Normal Life While Your Home is Being Shown

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Great Homes For Sale in the Texarkana Area

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Holiday Saving Kitchen Gadgets

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A Smarter Crock-Pot

The Thanksgiving Day chef can always

Don’t let the turkey steal the show again

use a hand, but hanging out in the

this year. A slow cooker can take the

kitchen has some real fashion hazards.

pressure off the chef by preparing a dish

Gone forever are the food stains from

earlier in the day and letting the crock-

bubbling sauces with the Spill Stopper

pot do all the work. If you are looking for

pot cover. You can now simply cover

a high-tech Thanksgiving this year, the

menus and travel to the store

the pot with the lid and prevent pasta,

MeMo app allows you to stay connected

to pick up all of those goodies,

soups and other dishes from foaming

with your dish while you on the coach

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or spilling out on you and your stove.

watching the games. Using your Droid

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scale. This app also allows you to show off your creations and share your

Don’t be intimated by a massive bird in your oven any longer! It is now easier

recipes with other aspiring chefs.

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than ever to know exactly when the

Now that all the cooking is done and the

turkey is ready for the table. iDevices

ingredients have done their job, keeping

has created a Bluetooth cooking

track of how long they will remain fresh

thermometer that can alert on your

is always a challenge. It is now as simple

mobile device when your food is fully

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cooked and ready for carving.

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Coldwell Banker Elite is proud to present Sheree Manning as an Elite Realtor Spotlight! Sheree has been in Real Estate for 18 years, and loves seeing her clients’ dream of home ownership become a reality. She believes Texarkana is the perfect mix of small town and city life.

Sheree loves the family atmosphere at Coldwell Banker Elite and enjoys working together for the needs of the community.

Sheree says, “I appreciate the encouragement we get to be the best ‘you’ possible.�

She is gifted in working with people, and selling homes is her passion.

She and her husband James have two daughters and three grandchildren.

Sheree is very mission-minded, and has traveled to Haiti, Mexico, Thailand, Philippines and India for mission work. She also stays involved in local community outreach and has touched many lives with the gospel of Jesus Christ through Church on the Rock. Her love for Christ is apparent in everything she does. Her greatest accomplishment is “overcoming the negative in the world.â€? She says, “Life FDQ EH GLÍŚFXOW EXW ZLWK GHGLFDWLRQ and perseverance, we are made overcomers. I am an over-comer in Christ.â€?

and her love for the Lord. Sheree says, “She has been through aggressive cancer and is running harder now than ever to reach as many people as possible for the Lord. I used to drive her to chemo treatments, but now she drives me. How blessed I am to know her.�

Favorite Life Lesson: Diligently work for what you want, because all things are possible with God.

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Coldwell Banker Elite is proud to introduce you to our Fall Feature Spotlight,

Favorite Words to Live By: It’s great to be right, but it’s far better to be kind.

Judi Yelverton. Judi has been in Real Estate for 10 years, and before that, she

Don’t say all that’s on your mind.

was an English, Speech and History teacher. Judi says with a smile, “I decided I would like to work with adults for a change. Most of the time, I do.� She loves Texarkana, where the people are friendly and it feels like a small town.

Judi is very proud of the new Coldwell Banker Elite facilities. “The new building demonstrates to the public that we are a welcoming agency with quality people, who will take good care of their real estate needs,� boasts Judi. Judi prides herself in her personal service for her clients. She treats every client as if they were her one and only client, with custom service throughout the process. She hopes that everyone will remember her as being thoughtful and kind in all aspects of her life, including real estate. She builds relationships with each client, and stays in contact with many of her clients for years, even after they move away.

In her spare time, Judi loves country western dancing and watching movies with family. She enjoys baking, but wishes she were a better cook. “Bruce can’t each just cookies and cobbler for dinner!� Judi exclaims.

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Greatest Accomplishment: Raising her 3 smart, independent, respectful, loving and giving children.

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9 TIPS FOR LIVING A (SEMI-) NORMAL LIFE WHILE YOUR HOME IS BEING SHOWN Selling your house? Those frequent showings can be a real hassle. You know it’s worth it to do your best to accommodate them, but that doesn’t make it any easier! Here are tips to make keeping your house ready to show to prospective buyers more doable, plus a

2. Make a pre-showing checklist. It’s easy to forget things in the rush to get out the door before the real estate agents show your house. A checklist that you can reference each time will ensure that your home is putting its best face forward for potential buyers. And remember, if you have a large household, you may not always be the last one to leave before a showing, so it’s important that everyone’s on the same page and knows what to do.

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you clear out each time.

Dishes washed and put away Kitchen counters and table wiped down Dirty clothes in hampers with lids on Bathroom sink and mirror wiped clean and toilet seats down Hair removed from shower (eww!)

Toys put away in baskets and bins Coffee table cleared and clean Entry cleared of shoes and personal items Window shades open

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3. Make your bed as soon as ]SY [EOI YT Ʉ If you’re not in the habit of making your bed every morning, you may want to start now, so you don’t have to worry about it if the real estate agent calls to request a last-second showing. If you have kids, be sure they make their beds in the morning too.

4. Hide laundry in a lidded LEQTIV Ʉ $Q RSHQ KDPSHU ͤOOHG with dirty laundry isn’t the sort of thing you want prospective buyers to be greeted with in your bedroom, right? Get a hamper with a lid to conceal the whole rumpled mess instead. (In a pinch, you can use a storage bench.)

5. Put nightstand drawers to work. After making your bed, be sure to tuck out of sight any odds and ends that have accumulated around your nightstand, such as magazines, hand cream and jewelry. If your nightstand doesn’t have drawers, keep a lidded box under the bed or atop the dresser, and stash your stuff in there before leaving for the day.

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7. Stash cleaning wipes in the bathroom. I WHQG WR FKRRVH UHXVDEOH PLFURͤEHU FORWKV IRU normal everyday cleaning, but when you’re selling your house, things are decidedly not normal. I found it incredibly helpful to have a pack of cleaning wipes within reach for wiping down the sink, faucets and around the toilet. Then you can just toss the wipe in the wastebasket and walk away.

8. Keep a spare stack of fresh towels on hand. A neatly folded stack of ÍĽXII\ ZKLWH WRZHOV FDQ PDNH DQ\ bathroom look instantly fresher, cleaner and more spa-like. While selling our house, I kept a few new white towels folded in the cupboard and put them out before showings.

It sounds fussy, but it was actually less stressful than worrying about whether the towels were clean all the time. And we got to enjoy using those nice towels after the house sold!

9. When in doubt, add more FEWOIXW Ʉ Honestly, it’s so easy to scoop stray items into baskets and close the lids, you’ll be glad to have a few extras. Big baskets are great for clothes, blankets and toys, while small baskets and lidded boxes work well for papers, magazines and random assorted clutter.

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Brandon Corbin

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TBD HWY 77 WEST Douglasville, TX

Timberland

TBD HWY 77

TBD CR 3212

Douglasville, TX

Dekalb, TX

Timberland

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$40,000

Pasture Land

$215,000

$26,800

Jeanna Easley

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SOLD BY JEANNA! TBD SANDERSON LN

112 CUMMINGS LN

Texarkana, AR

Texarkana, TX

60 Acres

$3,927,700

1,175 sq. ft. 3 bedroom, 1 bath

SOLD BY JEANNA! 46 SUGAR RIDGE LANE Texarkana, AR 2,271 sq ft / 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath

3910 WATER OAK DR Texarkana, AR 5,456 sq. ft. 5 bedroom, 3 full 2 half bath $494,900

Dustye Layne

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915 B CLEAR CREEK

159 CR 2221

Texarkana, TX

Hooks, TX

3,497 sq. ft. 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath

$229,000

1,728 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

$157,000

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Rodney Howeth

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300 CAVITE Wake Village, TX

1,854 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

6 TYLER LN Leary, TX

3,608 sq. ft. 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath

$419,900

$164,900

SOLD BY RODNEY! 4225 LOTUS Texarkana, TX

1,444 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

SOLD BY RODNEY!

116 GREENFIELD Wake Village, TX

1,268 sq. ft.

621 PALMER $94,900

Hooks, TX

2,148 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

116 GREENFIELD

5505 DEER CREEK

Wake Village, TX

Red Lick, TX

1,334 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

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2,021 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

$204,900

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Charlie Magee

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116 GREENFIELD Wake Village, TX 1,268 sq ft / 3 Bedroom / 2 Baths

1095 SHERWOOD FOREST Texarkana, TX $94,900

105 MAIN Hooks, TX 3,750 sq. ft. Commercial

Vacant Lot

1112 SHERWOOD FOREST Texarkana, TX $424,000

1,334 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

CORNER 4 STATES & SUGARHILL

2990 GEORGE THOMAS RD

Texarkana, AR

Texarkana, TX

8 Acres

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$12,000

$499,900

17.44 acres of clear cut land

$132,000

$62,000

Amber Gideon

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3515 CLEAR CREEK CIRCLE Texarkana, TX

2000 sq. ft. 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath

$167,000

65 PR 12301 Texarkana, TX

2400 sq. ft. 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath

$149,000

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Lisa Presley

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502 ROBBINS Texarkana, TX

1,120 sq ft / 3 Bedroom / 2 Bath

SOLD BY LISA!

INVESTMENT PROPERTY 516 JEROME

6224 RICHMOND RD Texarkana, TX

Texarkana, TX

1765 sq ft / 3 Bedroom/ 2 Baths

1,006 sq ft / 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bath

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

915 B CLEAR CREEK

Texarkana, TX

Texarkana, TX

$99,000

$35,000

INVESTMENT PROPERTY

335 BELT 1,152 sq ft / 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath

$43,000

3,497 sq ft / 4 Bedroom / 4 Bath

$229,000

Wendy 7EXXIVƤIPH

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2509 WOOD Texarkana, TX

2,686 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath

$239,900

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Connie Walker

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164 WEATHERBY 2,237 sq ft 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath

$339,000

17 KNOTTY PINE Texarkana, TX

5,712 sq ft / 5 Bedroom / 3.5 Baths

$549,900 222 W. PIONEER Texarkana, TX

1,378 sq ft / 3 Bedroom / 2 Baths

$111,900

803 LAKERIDGE Texarkana, TX

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

$214,900

5505 DEER CREEK Red Lick, TX

2,021 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath,

$204,900

6 QUAIL CIRCLE Wake Village, TX

1,484 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

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6506 LAKERIDGE Texarkana, TX $134,900 0

3,487 sq. ft. 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath 2 Living, 1 Acre $329,000

6 TYLER LN Leary, TX 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath

6013 PLEASANT LN Texarkana, TX 2,477 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

$419,000

LOT 29 BEAVER CREEK RUN Redwater, TX 1 Acre Lots (8 Available)

$17,000/acre

10277 FM 990 $239,900

Dekalb, TX

1,810 sq ft 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath,

$169,900

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Kristy Warner

SOLD BY KRISTY!

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484 PR 1245 Texarkana, AR 3 Acres - Sandy Lakes - Genoa ISD

SOLD BY KRISTY! 0 ELLIOTT RD Texarkana, TX Vacant Lot 1.6 Acres

8 NORTHERN HILLS PLACE $19,500

SOLD BY KRISTY! 1207 E 34TH Texarkana, AR 1,515 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath

25 PINE CONE DRIVE $110,000

COMMERCIAL 2400 OLD LEWISVILLE RD Hope, AR 5,448 sq. ft. Commercial $850,000 or $4,000/mo.

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SALE PENDING 29 LONE STAR PARKWAY

Mark Duch

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1677 OAKRIDGE Texarkana, TX 4,541 sq. ft. 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath

618,000

3303 HAZEL Texarkana, TX 1,180 sq. ft. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath

7213 SHILLING CIRCLE $74,900

Texarkana, TX

2,403 sq ft 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath

$235,000

3308 WOOD ST Texarkana, TX 1,956 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

$142,900

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Erica Klitz

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SOLD BY ERICA! 2312 PECAN ST

810 ELAINE

Texarkana, AR

1,853 sq. ft. 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath

Wake Village, TX 1,596 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath $89,500

Robbi

Bevington

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SOLD BY ROBBI! 4325 W. JAN CIRCLE Texarkana, TX 1,432 Sq Ft 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

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$299,900

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Judi Yelverton

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SOLD BY JUDI! 21 WHITE OAK Texarkana, TX

1,803 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

13 PECAN VALLEY Texarkana, TX

1,325 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

$125,000 202 S KENWOOD Texarkana, TX

1,200 sq. ft. 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath

SOLD BY JUDI!

8 OAKRIDGE Texarkana, TX

$33,000

$13,000 1180 DEERWOOD Ashdown, AR

1,563 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

UNDER CONTRACT

205-207 CHEYENNE PLACE Texarkana, TX

1,707 sq. Ft. 2 bedroom, 2 bath

$148,500

14 WHITNEY CIRCLE Texarkana, TX

3,149 sq ft / 5 Bedroom / 2.5 Baths

210-212 APACHE TRAIL Texarkana, TX

2, 601 sq. Ft. 3 bedroom, 2 bath

$152,500

5005 ROCHELLE Texarkana, TX

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$329,000

UNDER CONTRACT 1509 E 22ND

6403 SPRINGWOOD CR

Texarkana, AR

Texarkana, TX

2,939 sq. ft. 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath

2,900 sq. ft. 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath

$329,000

SOLD BY JUDI! 3435 GARRETT LANE Texarkana, TX

1,644 sq. ft. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

HOW MANY BOXES WILL I NEED WHEN I MOVE?

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3. Did you know who named the White House?

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YOUR HOME’S FALL HONEY DO LIST December is arguably the busiest month of the year, so it’s important to get started on your home’s to do list early. Follow this guide to

3. Clean your oven – To prep your kitchen for cookies and that

prepping your home for the holidays, so that you

holiday roast, take a few hours to clean your oven of leftover

can actually enjoy them!

turkey grease.

1. Clean out your fridge – With

family

get-togethers

approaching, it is prime time to make room for more holiday goodies. Before the next big holiday grocery shop, take 20 minutes to clean out your fridge. If you’re feeling really

4. Insulate exposed pipes – Cold weather and holiday travel can

ambitious, tackle the pantry

spell trouble if you don’t take measures to protect your home. To

while you’re at it.

prevent pipes from freezing, clean and insulate exposed pipes.

2. Deck the Halls – Before December gets away from you, reserve

5. Create a gift wrap station – To avoid scrambling for the Scotch

an afternoon to put the holiday decorations up. Make it fun by

tape with every last minute gift purchase, set up a gift wrap

turning on some holiday tunes, invite some friends over and

station with extra wrapping paper, scissors, tape, ribbons and

serve up cups of hot cocoa or eggnog. For light-up decorations,

bows. Also keep a stash of neutral gifts on hand, like candles or

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boxed chocolate, for unexpected gift exchanges.

is missing. For convenience and safety, consider putting your light-up holiday decorations on a timer.

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Expert Advice on Selling a ,SQI (YVMRK XLI ,SPMHE]W Selling a home during the holidays can feel like a challenge.

From winter weather to deciding whether to decorate or not, there are certainly some obstacles. Here is excellent advice from the experts from our global network of Coldwell Banker DJHQWV EURNHUV DQG RÍŚFHV Keep it Classic “Should I decorate for the holidays?â€? This is an extremely common questions for home sellers. It may be family tradition to “deck the hallsâ€? across every square inch of your house, but, if you are trying to sell your home, it may be better to scale back. When selling a home, it’s important to present it in a way that others can see themselves living in. “We encourage sellers to still decorate (if that’s their thing), but

normally spend cleaning may be spent at the mall and holiday

not Griswold style decorating‌. keep it simple and classy. Mostly

gatherings. It is important to stay on top of keeping you house

keep the walks clear and maybe add a spot for shoe removal just

clean and tidy, especially if you decide to decorate

inside.� –Coldwell Banker Terre Haute However you decorate, don’t distract prospective buyers from Use the holidays to create warmth in your home. With the right

the space, as holiday decorations can cause clutter, which

touch, holiday decorations can create an emotional attraction

could potentially make a room or space look smaller.

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Splurge on Serious Bakeware

Have a foodie on your holiday shopping list? Try one of these ideas.

This may be better as a group gift as it comes with a heavy price tag but I can guarantee any amateur home baker who receives this KitchenAid mixer as a holiday gift will EH MXPSLQJ IRU MR\ %RQXV WKHUH LV D VROLG FKDQFH WKLV JLIW will pay you back down the road in the form of delicious treats.

Go Custom with Personalized Cookware Monogrammed

items

are

elegant and they show that you put extra thought into the gift.

I love this versatile multipot

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from Williams Sonoma but if What is dinner without a delicious cocktail to go

with

it?

Consider

gifting

your

foodie

with

a Wine, Beer or Champagne of the Month Club! Purchase

this is out of your price range consider a monogram cutting board, custom wine glasses or personalized cheeseboard.

at viaonehope.com/wribble or text 870-378-0413.

And the Sweetest Gift Idea of All‌A Mini Chocolate Library

A Gift for the Health Conscious Foodie

Hitting the books will be a sweet treat for the foodie

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recipient of this gift. This

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conscious foodie on your list they will love a spiralizer.

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