Texas A Place to Call Home

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Texas what a place to Live we call it Home!

How many of you are originally from the Great Lone Star State? Texas is a place to call home it is more like a lifestyle than just a place to call home. Texans think different act different and feel different than do most other folks in other states, for instance, we are proud to say  I AM FROM TEXAS YA'LL COME ON DOWN AND SEE US. Most of us even have that Texas twang as you might say such as white is Whiite carry the I alittle longer and oil is oel , yellow is yella you get my point. Oh yes we are always fixen to do something and nothing is broken. Most folks are ready to say hello and really enjoy making new friends. So as you begin your journey to move to The Great Lone Star state give us a call. We do know what it is like to live in another part of the world(state that is) and Texas is the place we choose to call home.

Below is a short history lesson on the Texas Flag.

The Texas state flag is the 1839 national flag of the Republic of Texas. The state flag is a rectangle that has a width to length ratio of two to three. It contains one blue vertical stripe that has a width equal to one-third the length of the flag, and two equal horizontal stripes, with the upper stripe white, the lower stripe red, and each having a length equal to two-thirds the length of the flag. The flag has one white, regular five-pointed star. The five-pointed star is located in the center of the blue stripe, oriented so that one point faces upward, and sized so that the diameter of a circle passing through the five points of the star is equal to three-fourths the width of the blue stripe. The red and blue of the state flag are the same colors used in the United States flag. The red, white, and blue of the state flag represent, respectively, bravery, purity and loyalty.

The pledge of allegiance to the Texas state flag is
   "Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

We are looking forward to showing you around Texoma, give us a call today you can reach us directly at 903-564-5911 or 903-271-4978.

Ya'll come and see us now ya hear, the tea is cold and we are ready to talk to you about how to become a Texan.

Laura Dee Filip Broker, CRS, CHMS, CNHS, RCC

" The Real Estate Lady"

Fourth of July please becareful they are watching for you!

People who get speeding tickets are often guilty of more than simply driving faster than the posted limit. Their chief offense? It's getting noticed in the first place. That's the first domino to fall in the ugly chain of events that leads to a piece of "payin' paper."

Here are some common sense ways to run under a cop's radar -- literally:

· Drive within 5-10 mph of surrounding traffic. Cops are usually looking for drivers who are going noticeably faster than the other cars on the road. If you're within a pack of cars all going 5 to 10 mph over the limit, you've automatically improved your odds of not being the one that gets pulled over for a speeding ticket, even though you're all technically speeding. The cop has to pick one car; if you go with the flow of traffic, it probably won't be you. And it definitely won't be you if you don't speed in the first place.

· Try to stay in the middle of the pack. If you're the lead car, logic says you'll be the first car to run past any cop's radar trap up ahead and get a speeding ticket. And if you're the last car, you'll be the one the police officer rolls up behind. That means the safest place is in the middle -- just like a gazelle fleeing a hungry lion by seeking safety in the middle of the herd.

· Find a "rabbit." If you can't find a pack of cars going the speed you'd like to maintain, the next best thing is to find yourself a rabbit -- a solitary driver traveling the speed you'd like to drive that you can follow discretely, about 50-100 yards back. If there's a cop using radar, hopefully the rabbit will trip the trap and get a speeding ticket, not you. And if he brakes suddenly, you have just received your early warning in time to take defensive action.

· Do not change lanes frequently, tailgate or otherwise drive aggressively. In addition to being rude and dangerous, you're just asking for a trucker or someone with a cell phone to call the cops and give them a description of your vehicle and license plate number. Always use your signals and be courteous to fellow drivers. It's safer, and it will help you fade into the background.

· Avoid the fast lane. Use the far left lane to pass when necessary, but try to stay in the middle lanes when possible. Reason? If a cop is lurking in a cutout along the median strip (or coming at you from the opposite direction on a divided highway) the speeder in the far left lane is the one most likely to become the target. Drivers who get nailed with speeding tickets are often the type who rack it up to 10 or 15 over the limit and remain in the far left lane.

· Watch for cutouts and modulate your speed accordingly. On many highways, there are cutouts in the median strip every couple of miles. Usually, you can see these in plenty of time to slow down a little bit in case there's a cop lurking behind the bushes ready to give you a speeding ticket.

· Don't speed when you are the only car on the road. If you ignore this warning it's the equivalent of plastering a "ticket me!" bumper sticker on your vehicle. Even if you're only doing five mph over the posted limit, if there's a cop using radar, he's got nothing to look at but you. Lonesome speeding is even more dangerous in small towns, where radar traps and aggressive enforcement by cops can be common. And never speed late at night. Drunk-driving patrols are heavy and cops are more inclined to pull you over for any offense in order to check you for signs of alcohol. Don't give them a reason.

· If it's OK legally, get a radar detector. Yes, they're expensive (good ones, anyhow). But a one-time hit of, say, $300 for a decent radar detector is cheaper than even a single big speeding ticket and the higher insurance costs that will come with it. Radar detectors are legal in most states and well worth the investment to avoid a speeding ticket.

And Finally:

· If possible, drive a nondescript vehicle. It may not be fair, but it's human nature to notice things that stand out from the crowd. Bright-colored cars, those with loud exhaust or other pimped-out enhancements are the cars more likely to draw a cop's initial attention than ordinary-looking, family-type cars. Since the cop has to single out one car, which car do you suppose is the likely candidate for a speeding ticket? The bright yellow Mustang GT with 20-inch chrome rims? Or the silver Taurus?

If you do get pulled over while driving a fancy, high-profile car, your odds of getting a speeding ticket versus a warning have probably gone up. If you're driving a fast-looking hot rod, the cop is going to assume you use it and deserve a ticket more than the guy in a family-looking ride whose plea that he "didn't realize he was speeding, officer" comes off as more believable.

> In Pictures: Cars Least Likely to Get You a Speeding Ticket

· Be aware that appearances count. That is, your appearance. If your appearance says, "Responsible member of the community," you're apt to get a more friendly response than if you look and act like trouble.

The worst possible thing you can do is combine all the no-no's listed above by driving a flashy car too fast, late at night when you're the only car on the road while looking like you just robbed a bank.

If you do that, expect a speeding ticket. And expect no mercy.

 Filip Properties believes in being responsible and being careful. Stop on by this Fourth of July we will be here to help you with all of your Real Estate needs. You can reach us all weekend long at www.GreaterTexomaMLS.com or by phone at 903-564-5911 cell phone is 903-271-4978, We can receive text messages as well at the 903-271-4978 number. Call us we want your business.

Laura Dee Filip Broker,CRS, CHNS, CHMS, RCC

FILIP PROPERTIES

117 E MAIN SUITE 106

WHITESBORO TX 76273

"The Real Estate Lady"

The above information was taken from AOL NEWS Auto Section.

505 North Drive Gordonville TX 76245

Cedar Point Club on Beautiful Lake Texoma

Are you looking for a home with a Beautiful View of Lake Texoma? Then you just found it right here. This home has a view that you will be saying out loud AWWW WHAT A VIEW this is just what I have been looking for.

Cedar Point Club offers an array of amenities with out alot of restrictions to hold you back from enjoying every bit of Lake Texoma. There is a boat dock or slip  area just a few hops skips and a jump from your front door, so bring your boat there is a storage area for that as well and it goes with the property. Bring the gang and enjoy the Pavilion area for picnics don't forget to bring the swim suits as well there is a beautiful beach area for you to enjoy as well. The restrictions are minimal so take a peek at what is here today.

The home itself offers a spacious living area with a 4/3.1 built in approx. 1995 open floor plan gives you plenty of space to move about. Beautiful kitchen with a dishwasher plenty of cabinet space. Split bedroom style living, darling screened in porch with a awesome deck right outside of the door. So head on out to take a peek today.

This gated community brings the privacy that you will enjoy all year round. HOA Dues are $650 a year which include water and electric. The boat storage is included in that price. Give us a call today for your private showing of this Beautiful home on LAKE TEXOMA Asking Price is $179,950 A steal of a deal with a view of Lake Texoma that one can not hardly beat. Watch the waves splash on the Shores and then Jump right on in Cool off and Beat the Texas Heat today.

Give us a call Today we are ready to help you with all of your Real Estate needs. No need to wait one more minute pick up the phone and enjoy Lake Texoma today. We are waiting for your call. See you soon.

Laura Dee Filip Broker,CRS, CHMS, CNHS, RCC

Filip Properties

117 E Main Suite 106 Whitesboro TX 76273

903-564-5911 Office

900-271-4978 Cell

Laura@GreaterTexomaMLS.COM

MLS# 11377218          www.GreaterTexomaMLS.com/505NorthDrive

News letter for June 2010

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Sound decisions can only be made with accurate and reliable information, and I am happy to be a trusted resource for you. Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with this monthly eNewsletter, and I look forward to answering any questions you may have and to the opportunity to be your REALTOR® in the future.

Sincerely yours,

LAURA FILIP FILIP PROPERTIES 117 E Main Suite 106 Whitesboro TX 76273 903-564-5911 | 903-271-4978 LAURA@GREATERTEXOMAMLS.COM

"The Real Estate Lady"

Please give us a call today we are here to help you with all of your Real Estate needs. You can reach us at 903-564-5911 talk to you soon

Laura D Filip Broker of Filip Properties