tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23340137230078070102024-03-08T08:12:55.413-08:00The "care"-a-vanThe official blog/ e-newsletter of Orlando's (used to be Tallahassee's) "Real Estate Mom"! Specializing in Relocation and the Longwood/Lake Mart area of Orlando, Fl
Spiritual, Professional,Comedic, and Real! Happy reading.
*May his light always shine in everything that I do*The Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334013723007807010.post-39058511050950908152014-01-27T17:15:00.000-08:002014-01-27T17:15:41.066-08:00We moved!
Jeremiah 29:11-13 ESV
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
We Moved! It has officially been a year since we moved from Tallahassee to Orlando and the moved has been.....well, interesting is the best way to describe the experience so far! We prayed and God answered, we moved and Satan tested, we prayed more and God allowed us to get through the storm. Though small compared to all of the things that we could have gone through, it wasn't fun! We have been super blessed with an awesome church and church family here and this year we've gotten more involved....I know, it's only the beginning of the year, but we went in with an attitude to serve and become a part of our church community and for the first time since we've been here when I mention "my church family" I am no longer just talking about the ones that we left in Tallahassee! Anyway, it's been awhile since I posted, but I plan to do it more! Until next time, remember that God is good even when we're facing storms :-)The Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334013723007807010.post-78775961959286614892011-06-28T21:31:00.000-07:002011-06-28T21:31:31.788-07:00I'm a RUNNER!Or at least i want to be. I have been getting up early for the past few mornings and the children and i have been jogging our hearts out...OK, so less than a mile with an occasional walking break here and there, but nonetheless it's a start! Anyway, this walk/run thing has given me a new motivation and man those endorphins are pretty darn awesome! I have remained happy, cool, calm, and collected during some pretty intense times, like when i realized that my two year old was wearing my nail polish on her LIPS! So, maybe that was more of the fact that it was non-toxic and after a few minutes on the phone with poison control, but i didn't have a heart attack and I'll contribute that to my new hobby...running! Today once the Hubs got in from work i actually ran alone and NONSTOP! He was pretty impressed and i felt so good that the numbness in my legs almost went unnoticed. Had it not been for the fact that i had to use them to walk here and there, i am pretty sure i would not have noticed at all. Overall, its been a pretty good experience so far and I'm actually thinking of trying a hand at running a marathon...that's in the far future for right now! I have other things on my plate for right now so, I'll just run for the release of that great natural high!The Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334013723007807010.post-5030391376800484732011-05-12T11:28:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:31:08.134-07:00RRreeeVampSo, yesterday while i was somewhere in between motivation and procrastination i remembered my beautiful blog that has been getting the least of my attention. As i search numerous blogs, read amazing posts by other realtors, i seem less and less enthused about writing my own. The same girl that used to journal faithfully is hiding from what i love doing.<br />
In my moment of clarity i realized that if i was going to blog faithfully it would focus more on my everyday life and the "everyday" things that occur in it....like how i deal with children fighting over who will get the chocolate chip muffin with the most chocolate chips <---- Well, in this situation i generally just eat it myself to be fair ;-D<br />
I love writing and i love stories...i have a million since my life always plays out like a book. So, if you know anything about me then you already know that my profession is real estate and i love it but my life is my God/family......I'm just learning how to manage it and so far it's all trial and error!The Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334013723007807010.post-33196142157047827302010-06-10T07:22:00.000-07:002010-06-10T07:22:41.339-07:00He never failsEcclesiastes 4:13 Better is a poor and wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.<br />
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Has your child ever made you realize that you've said too much? Well, mine have and I've yet to learn my lesson after four. As usual the day started off perfectly, We'd prayed and I'd put the devil back into his placed before he'd had a chance to get started! My armor was on and i was ready for my beautiful day! And just like that..."I missed your party because my mom didn't have any money to buy you a present", says my child to her classmate as me and a million other parents walk our children to their classes! I could have fallen to the floor and lie there like a doormat for the rest of that day! So, that Saturday I'd been running errands and the party was that afternoon. As you all know, I'm a Realtor and in the words of a friend of mine (whose also a Realtor) "sometimes my family's rich and sometimes we're poor"! For me, my family's always somewhere in between! One consistent income, four children, everyday bills...you can do the math! Anyway, after we'd been grocery shopping and paying bills, i checked the account and thought (apparently out loud), "We'll skip the party because this money has to last until hubby gets paid again"! My daughter wasn't too disappointed...i thought! We headed to the park, had ice cream at home, etc. and when that Monday rolled around i found out that my little angel (HA) may have been holding a grudge and waiting to shame her mother...OK, maybe not intentionally! Here i am in the flesh! I've never liked masks or having to pretend to be something that I'm not but, doggone children find the perfect moment to say the darnedest things. This happened last year and let's just say that i have a testimony worth sharing about my family's financial situation last year but, that's another post! God has always been good to us and has always showed himself when we least expected it! When i started writing this November 2009 i didn't publish it for fear of not wanting to "come off wrong" to the public...I'm in an image business! Today after i began reading it again i remembered that i was created in God's image and as long as you see him when you see me, nothing else matters! There's always someone that needs to hear that "I've been there before" story and I truly have been there before and it's not easy to always trust in your faith in God when you have the enemy coming at you from every angle but, i tell you that God hasn't failed me yet! Take a look at Job. It may seem bad now or you may be wondering why you're visiting the place that you're visiting. Just remember, that every testimony began with a test! GOD IS SO GOOD...ALL THE TIME!<br />
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I have a new program for single women. email me @ soloprosperity@gmail.comThe Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334013723007807010.post-52307488002647539872010-01-15T21:53:00.000-08:002010-06-10T05:39:59.492-07:00Happy New Year!<b>MY WORLD</b><br />
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Happy New Year! It's coming a bit late but none the less i am happy to be here and blessed to see a new year full of great potential. I don't believe in resolutions or changing because of the year because truly real change can occur at anytime, however, i always seek personal growth and expect to be better this year than last. Now, with that i must admit that i am off to a slow start because personal growth in my career was first on my list but winter blues [the it's too cold to leave the house blues] along with cold season catching up to my children is making this task very, very difficult! for anyone wondering about having the winter blues in Florida, it was 16 degrees one day last week......need i say more? I am so grateful for all of my family, friends, and friends to come because they made last year a blast and i know that no matter what, as long as i have them this year should be one too! I had a few things change last year and i believe they were great changes; for starters i am now with Keller Williams Realty and i feel like i've breathe a breath of fresh air! I loved my old office and it'll always have a special place in my heart but this office feels like home....can't wait to dig my feet in the sand!!!!!! My husband became co-owner of a computer business and that was a huge milestone b/c he and his partner had been talking about this company since 2005 all i can say is that GOD IS SO GOOD! I have a few projects in the works myself so, keep checking me out! Remember that all things are possible when you put God first in your life. Don't change for the year, change for the better.<br />
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Carla<br />
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If you have been on the fence for buying a home and confused about the new expanded tax credit, there's a new website just for Y O U! check it out:<br />
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http://www.homebuyertaxcredit.com/The Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334013723007807010.post-16342304622471443652009-10-29T22:03:00.000-07:002009-10-29T22:45:10.634-07:00Too busy for my bible? Time for a little prayer!<strong>My Life</strong><br /><br />I've Been so busy lately that it seems like it takes all of the strength in me to pick up my bible at the end of the day...funny how even through my tiredness i can manage to get online and post on facebook. I'm wondering if it's that same "force" that causes us to be a little more tired than normal on sunday mornings? I was having a discussion with a friend that mentioned that all of everything breaks loose on sunday while she's getting ready for church: her child (ren) is uncooperative, someone upsets her, something with the house goes wrong, etc. and i began to think, how that could be the story of my life! Last night as i was doing some soul searching and repenting for allowing some of God's alloted time to be taking up by other things, I made a conscious decision to change how i studied my bible alone and the mindset that i have when i'm studying the bible. I thank the Lord each day for my children and the different gifts/talents that he has blessed them with but, i truly thank him for my middle child's love for God and faith....even when i'm feeling worn out mentally, physically, and spiritually that child is like gasoline to a car on "E"! Lately, that has been my fuel which brings me to my point. My pastor recently preached about christians today needing to be seen in a light greater than one's self so much so that we will say, "i'm blessed" when we really need to say, "Please, Pray for me"! So, tonight i'm saying just that and i'll be praying for you all too. God Bless!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Marketplace</strong><br /><br />I've posted a fun event on my facebook page! If you're in Tallahassee, you should check it out!<br />http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.621gallery.org%2F&h=90b91436d66ee95ff3bb6412389d5a40The Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334013723007807010.post-91853623500652514022009-10-09T10:21:00.001-07:002009-10-09T10:21:26.433-07:00OPEN HOUSE SUN 2p-4p!!!For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Tallahassee, FL, $218,000<a href="http://www.postlets.com/res/2863679">For Sale: 3BR/2BA Single Family House in Tallahassee, FL, $218,000</a><br /><br />Shared via <a href="http://addthis.com">AddThis</a><br />The Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334013723007807010.post-18261348180156759362009-10-06T20:07:00.000-07:002009-10-06T20:33:04.764-07:00Trying to get the hang of things!Verse of the day:<br /><br />Isaiah 54:10 For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee. <br /><br /><strong>In My World</strong><br /><br />I have been gone away from the blog-asphere for longer than i anticipated. To make a long story short.....school started! I have been busier than busy lately and a typical day for me begins with the children and i running out of the door to make it to school on time and ends with me trying to prepare for the next day (school, listings for clients, whatever my children's classes may need, etc.) and make it to bed before 2am.<br /><br />I have been extremely impressed with the teachers this year and am totally grateful for the school. Going from homeschooling to a "traditional" school setting has been an adjustment....We actually have to be out of the door at the same time each morning! I can't tell you how many times we made it all the way to school and i realized that one of my babies had on two left shoes...it's been an adjustment. Overall, despite the exhaustion i wouldn't trade what we've gotten this school year for the world and i praise God that we've been blessed with the teachers that we have! My daughter comes home singing "this little light of mine" every single day and they are truly happy which makes me even more happy! <br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Marketplace</strong><br /><br />According to Realtor.org pending home sales remain steady which is a great sign for the economy! Some economist believe that the recession is over, What do you think? post your comments here.The Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334013723007807010.post-90427044686593429082009-10-06T20:02:00.001-07:002009-10-06T20:02:58.774-07:00Realtor Tax Credit Countdown<img style="visibility:hidden;width:0px;height:0px;" border=0 width=0 height=0 src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bHQ9MTI1NDg4NDQ*MjMzOCZwdD*xMjU*ODg*NTkwMTE2JnA9NTM4MjUxJmQ9YXdDSHQ1ci1HR1hMUUE*MyZuPWJsb2dnZXImZz*yJm89NWI5NTY5YTUzYWIzNDg1OTk*MjBkMmJkMTlmNzQ3YjQmb2Y9MA==.gif" /><object classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="playerLoader" width="179" height="250" codebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab"><param name="movie" value="http://farm.sproutbuilder.com/load/awCHt5r-GGXLQA43.swf" /><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="transparent" /><embed src="http://farm.sproutbuilder.com/load/awCHt5r-GGXLQA43.swf" width="179" height="250" name="playerLoader" align="middle" wmode="transparent" play="true" loop="false" quality="best" allowScriptAccess="always" allowFullScreen="true" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.adobe.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed></object>The Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334013723007807010.post-36183827638076938422009-08-14T07:30:00.000-07:002009-08-14T07:52:31.954-07:00I'm excitedThank You Lord for a new Day! <br /> <br />Apply Thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of Knowledge. Proverbs 23: 12<br /><br />I have been quite busy (and tired) lately with a mild case of writer's block but i am glad that i've been occupied! I've realized that i become frustrated when i have little to do and extremely happy when i am busy.....i'm so odd :-) I am excited to report that the National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales rose 3.8% and is showing healthy gains in the second quarter.....I'm thinking that low interest rates as well as the tax credit may have something to do with it! <br /><br />http://www.floridarealtors.org/NewsAndEvents/article.cfm?id=221434<br /><br />With home prices being more affordable, interest rates remaining low, and the possibility of getting money next year for purchasing a home this year i can remain optimistic that we may be seeing a recovery soon....but, i'll keep praying on it too :-)<br /><br />I have a few fun things up my sleeve including a possible ice cream social at Winthrop Park so, please keep checking back for upcoming events!The Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334013723007807010.post-80828142260214684882009-08-13T07:45:00.001-07:002009-08-13T07:45:09.113-07:00Guidance<span xmlns=''><p><span style='font-family:Monotype Corsiva; font-size:16pt'>I received this message in an email yesterday and I just had to post it on the "care"-a-van! I wish I knew who the original author was but I don't but whomever it is they did an amazing job with the word Guidance and they've truly blessed me, I hope that you enjoy this as much as I do.<br /></span></p><p><br /> </p><p><span style='color:#cc0099; font-family:Monotype Corsiva; font-size:16pt'>Dancing with God When I meditated on the word Guidance, I kept seeing 'dance' at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn't flow with the music, and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky. When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead, both bodies begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back or by pressing lightly in one direction or another. It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person and gentle guidance and skill from the other. My eyes drew back to the word Guidance. When I saw 'G': I thought of God, followed by 'u' and 'I'. 'God, 'u' and 'I' dance.' God, you, and I dance. As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust that I would get guidance about my life. Once again, I became willing to let God lead. My prayer for you today is that God's blessings and mercies are upon you on this day and everyday. May you abide in God, as God abides in you? Dance together with God, trusting God to lead and to guide you through each season of your life. This prayer is powerful and there is nothing attached. If God has done anything for you in your life, please share this message with someone else. There is no cost but a lot of rewards; so let's continue to pray for one another. And I Hope You Dance!</span></p></span>The Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334013723007807010.post-89292759340585906162009-06-24T15:04:00.001-07:002009-06-24T15:04:41.981-07:00For Sale: 3BR/1.5BA Single Family House in Tallahassee, FL, $100,000<a href="http://www.postlets.com/res/2383990">For Sale: 3BR/1.5BA Single Family House in Tallahassee, FL, $100,000</a><br /><br />Shared via <a href="http://addthis.com">AddThis</a><br />The Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334013723007807010.post-45410402364497045802009-05-10T20:34:00.000-07:002009-07-30T21:47:57.809-07:00HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!!!Daily Scripture: Psalm 16:1 "Preserve me, O God, for in thee do i put my trust"<br /><br /><strong>My two cents $.02</strong><br />Mom, Today is your day! It should be all about YOU! We often get so caught up in changing diapers, washing dishes or clothe, reading bedtime stories, etc. that "we" are usually last on our own minds! So, if no other day than Mother's day...appreciate yourself because you deserve it! Whether you go out to eat with you family or to a spa for some much needed peace and quiet, don't forget to thank the Lord for those special blessings known as children!<br /><br /><strong>Market place</strong><br />I don't know if you've heard, First time homebuyer's are benefiting the most from this current market! Seller incentives, low interest rates, and more importantly the $8000 tax credit! a few facts about the credit:<br /><br />- Passed into legislation January 2009 (not the same as the $7500 tax credit from 2008)<br />- May be applied to primary residences including: single family homes, condos, townhomes, and co-ops<br />-The maximum allowable credit is $8,000 which is determined by the price of the home<br />-If buyer occupies homes for 3 or more years there is no repayment stipulation as with the $7500 tax credit of '08<br /><br />*For more information on the tax credit or to see if you qualify go to: http://tinyurl.com/b8mysm<br /><br /><strong>Mommy Funny (body image)</strong><br /><br /><br />Mommy- Little one, You will go to bed without hearing you favorite bedtime story if i see you scribbling on the walls and your hands again!<br /><br />(just noticing mommy's vericose veins)<br /><br />Little one- Mommy, will you not watch T.V. tonight since there's scribble on your legs?<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>* I hope that you've enjoyed this edition of the "care"-a-van, please come back next sunday for more! God Bless!</strong>The Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2334013723007807010.post-77954916348225066322009-02-05T08:04:00.001-08:002009-07-30T21:46:54.325-07:00Welcome to the “Care”-A-Van<span xmlns=''><p><span style='color:red; font-family:Monotype Corsiva; font-size:12pt'>"Unto You., O Lord, Do I bring my life" Psalm 25:1<br /></span></p><p><br /> </p><p><span style='font-family:Monotype Corsiva; font-size:16pt'>Welcome to the "Care"-A-Van the official blog of Tallahassee's Real Estate Mom ~the soccer mom of real estate~ a.k.a. Carla Lowe w/ Lisenby Realty, Inc.! <br /></span></p><p><br /> </p><p><span style='font-family:Monotype Corsiva; font-size:16pt'>As a mother of four I've gained valuable knowledge that has proven invaluable to my real estate career. The "Care"-A-Van is the official newsletter for The Realtor Mom and its purpose is to give insight into the current Tallahassee, Fl real estate market. I will also occasionally include "parent" related articles and an "upcoming events" section.<br /></span></p><p><br /> </p><p><span style='font-family:Monotype Corsiva; font-size:16pt'>So, take a cruise in the "Care"-A-Van! Stop by the marketplace to see what's happening w/ real estate in Tallahassee, Fl especially for First Time Homebuyers. Then, Breeze on by to Carla's world to see what's going on in my head or to find out about an event going on that you may not want to miss. Finally, get a quick laugh from "mommy funny" b/c we all know that kids say the darndest things…mine included!<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-family:Monotype Corsiva; font-size:16pt'>I hope that you enjoy reading the "Care"-A-Van and gain a bit of knowledge while doing so. Please feel free to subscribe and leave a comment!<br /></span></p><p><br /> </p><p><span style='font-family:Monotype Corsiva; font-size:16pt'>Sincerely,<br /></span></p><p><span style='font-family:Monotype Corsiva; font-size:16pt'>Carla Lowe</span></p></span>The Realtor Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731305847341423535noreply@blogger.com0