My associates and I volunteered at the fourth annual "Turkey Trot" in the neighborhood of Coles Crossing in Cypress, TX! We had a blast providing drinks and donating gift cards to the first five runners who completed the race. My team also donated an ice chest to use in many more community events. Over 300 residents of Coles Crossing participated in this years event! Congrats to all the winners and hope you all had a Happy Thanksgiving!

A rise in inflation and a rise in interest rates are being predicted by experts as a result of the government's stimulus spending. The 30 Year Interest Rate Chart (http://www.mediacenternow.com/htmlemail/IR/30y/162__.pdf) explains our historically low interest rates. For example, take a look at where rates were in the early eighties, which is the last time inflation skyrocketed. This chart is helpful in deciding if now is a good time to purchase a home or to refinance.

My husband Art and I worked at the 2009 RE/MAX Ballunar Liftoff at the NASA/Johnson Space Center on Oct. 23rd. We had a blast watching the beautiful balloons overhead and skydiving exhibitions, and helping to raise money for Children's Miracle Network. What a picture perfect day!! Check out this link for more info on the event http://www.ballunarfestival.com/

Paulette and Art are leaving Sunday for the RE/MAX Elite Retreat in Fort Worth at the new Omni Hotel for the Top 250 Teams in Texas.  This is our 3rd year to be invited and we are so excited to be offered this opportunity to learn and grow our team.

I just recently attended the new technology course for CRS in Dallas, Texas. 

Paulette Blackwood Tate & Associates Charla Gwinn saved a home from foreclosure on the day it was to be sold on the courthouse steps.  Charla is currently working a contract on this property and feels she will get it closed shortly.Charla is a Certified Default Resolution Specialist, CDRS, which means she is certified to process short sales for homes facing fo

It is with great pleasure that I announce the newest addition to our team, Veronica Ramirez. She recently joined our forces as a licensed assistant in July 2009, and she has since been a great help. Previously, Veronica worked for David Flory’s RE/MAX Professional Group, for nine years. She is consistent, pays great attention to detail, especially when going over real estate contracts and making sure each client receives five-star treatment.

I have to tell you I was just a little nervous having a camera in my face.  This interview will be shown Internationally across the RE/MAX website.  Very exciting but very scary.  My sweet husband and my team were there to support me otherwise I think I would have had a heart attack.  But thankfully once I started talking about my favorite subject rwhich is real  estate and building a team to sell real estate I forgot the camera was there.  So believe or not I actually had a great time.  I talked about my buyer's agents and my short sale specialist, my new licensed assistant which is joinin

You know that your credit score is one of your most precious resources - a good score can open doors and save you money. But what if your score got a little bruised amid the recent credit crunch? Don't fret.

The mortgage industry has been tightening up but it’s still possible to get a loan. Here are some tips in order to still qualify to get a mortgage.