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Welcome to the USA

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I was told to be at the courthouse on W Lafayette street in downtown Detroit.
I was actually a little surprised the naturalization ceremony was in a courthouse. I’ve always associated “court” with settlements, decisions and fighting. In retrospect I should have realized that accepting citizenship to a [...]

Pat Williams | June 3rd, 2009 | Continued

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The Golden Apple of Transformational Leadership

Jeff Patnaude and the Golden Apple Center for Inner Excellence came into my life at the precise time I needed them.
After winning the Transformational Leadership Executive Coaching at a live auction, I began to plan my trips to Hesperides Farm in Warrenton, Virginia. Hesperides is Greek for Golden Apple. You’ll find that golden apple [...]

Pat Williams | May 18th, 2009 | Continued

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What EXACTLY are You Selling?

I had the great fortune to list a lake front home this week. It’s beautiful, it’s well cared for, it’s immaculately clean - the ranch barely looks lived in. Did I mention it’s WATER FRONT with a BEACH area?
Showings began immediately and I was surprised by some of the feedback.
“It’s too black [...]

Pat Williams | May 16th, 2009 | Continued

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My Little Sprout is Growing Up

Today my baby turned 14 years old. What a huge difference between 13 and 14! He’s now taller than I am and more into his friends than his parents. He’s at the crossroads in life where he’s deciding who he will become. As his parent, I have to trust that I have given him the [...]

Pat Williams | May 3rd, 2009 | Continued

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Selling Homes Should Be A Community Concern

Everyone is fully aware of the current market for selling homes nationally. There are homes sitting empty in almost every community at every price point.
How quickly a house sells in a particular neighborhood or how many empty houses there are can go a long way towards making your community appear desirable in ANY market.
I [...]

Pat Williams | April 6th, 2009 | Continued

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RealHomeSense is a blog about Real Life radiating from Commerce, Michigan. General interest stories will cover events and people that live, play and work in the Lakes Area and Oakland County.
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Welcome to the USA

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I was told to be at the courthouse on W Lafayette street in downtown Detroit.
I was actually a little surprised the naturalization ceremony was in a courthouse. I’ve always associated “court” with settlements, decisions and fighting. In retrospect I should have realized that accepting citizenship to a [...]

3Jun2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Walled Lake Memorial Day Parade

This was my first local parade and I was surprised at how big the parade and the crowd were! The participants and organizers did a great job. Video and pictures below…

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25May2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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The Golden Apple of Transformational Leadership

Jeff Patnaude and the Golden Apple Center for Inner Excellence came into my life at the precise time I needed them.
After winning the Transformational Leadership Executive Coaching at a live auction, I began to plan my trips to Hesperides Farm in Warrenton, Virginia. Hesperides is Greek for Golden Apple. You’ll find that golden apple [...]

18May2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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What EXACTLY are You Selling?

I had the great fortune to list a lake front home this week. It’s beautiful, it’s well cared for, it’s immaculately clean - the ranch barely looks lived in. Did I mention it’s WATER FRONT with a BEACH area?
Showings began immediately and I was surprised by some of the feedback.
“It’s too black [...]

16May2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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My Little Sprout is Growing Up

Today my baby turned 14 years old. What a huge difference between 13 and 14! He’s now taller than I am and more into his friends than his parents. He’s at the crossroads in life where he’s deciding who he will become. As his parent, I have to trust that I have given him the [...]

3May2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Selling Homes Should Be A Community Concern

Everyone is fully aware of the current market for selling homes nationally. There are homes sitting empty in almost every community at every price point.
How quickly a house sells in a particular neighborhood or how many empty houses there are can go a long way towards making your community appear desirable in ANY market.
I [...]

6Apr2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Two of the Reasons I Smile Every Day

My son on guitar and his friend, Chris, adlibbing a song. This was inspired by my asking them not to play the drums or bang the walls while I studied for a test. I love my kids and their friends!
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15Feb2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Get Paid for your unused Gold while helping Walled Lake Northern Marching Band Raise Funds

WLNMB is holding a fundraising event tonight. Bring in any out of style, broken or unused jewelry and get cash for it. A portion of the proceeds (10%) will go back to WLN Music Boosters to support the music programs at school.
Thursday, January 22nd from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Walled Lake Northern Commons
6000 Bogie Lake [...]

22Jan2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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North American International Auto Show in Detroit 01-18-09

Show me the Cup Holders!
I am one of the women who takes cup holders into account when purchasing a car. I don’t care very much about how many seconds the car takes to go from 0-60, I don’t really care if it’s got a HEMI in it. I expect whatever vehicle I consider to [...]

19Jan2009 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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The Social Media “Village Green” is the Place for Local Businesses to Meet

Social media is creating the online villages, towns and cities of the future. Instead of a geographic center of town, each is centered around common interests.
Our new virtual realtionships can be broken down into 3 types of communities:

Cities hold millions of people, and so do large social media platforms. Belonging to a [...]

20Dec2008 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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How Do You Remember Our Veterans?

Today is Veteran’s Day in the United States and Remembrance Day in Canada. No matter what country or Holiday Title, it’s a day both countries have set aside to remember those who have fought for our individual rights and the freedom we enjoy as citizens of North America.
I am thankful to each and every [...]

11Nov2008 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Learning to Learn in an EmpowerMind Workshop

Yesterday I took my son to an EmpowerMind Workshop in Oakland County, Michigan. EmpowerMind is an educational workshop offered by Kim Kassner. She teaches preteens, teens and adults how to determine their learning style and then process information by capitalizing on their personal strengths.
I realized my children learned differently than what was expected [...]

9Nov2008 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Michigan VA’s Reformed This Virtual Assistant Snob

I’m a reformed Virtual Assistant snob. I’ve been a VA for almost a decade and yet I had never attended a Virtual Assistant networking event or conference. Ever.
Yesterday, I attended the Michigan Virtual Assistants First Annual Conference in Ann Arbor and am very thankful I did.
Why have I never connected with other VA’s? [...]

2Nov2008 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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@WoWInsider Surprised no one m…

@WoWInsider Surprised no one mentioned anything about the Hercules/Xena XP on the Sam Raimi blog article! just learned he’s from RoyalOak MI
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23Oct2008 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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@whatley ROFLMAO! Wish I coul…

@whatley ROFLMAO! Wish I could but… I gotta meet my deadlines…. (still giggling)
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23Oct2008 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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This only sleeping 11-5 is get…

This only sleeping 11-5 is getting to me. It’s noon and I still need more coffee… zzzzzzzz
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23Oct2008 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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@SupportMyOffice they get othe…

@SupportMyOffice they get other jobs. So far all my agents have a good selection of listings… its finding the buyers thats challenging
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23Oct2008 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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Wowza - posting a foreclosure …

Wowza - posting a foreclosure in Houston’s woodland trails 3 beds 1.5 baths, 1074 sq ft…. less than 70K! Looks like a beautiful lot too.
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23Oct2008 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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@thecolumbusteam dedicating & …

@thecolumbusteam dedicating & re-blipping @sandraew ’s http://blip.fm/~ixzw for my sista’ Jeanne!
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23Oct2008 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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@thecolumbusteam Good Morning …

@thecolumbusteam Good Morning Jeanne! Will be starting your new listing shortly!
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23Oct2008 | Pat Williams | Comments | Continued
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