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		<title>We are opening the doors of this house, just for you!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 00:13:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy Robbins</dc:creator>
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		<title>A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR A BUYERS AGENT TO JOIN OUR TEAM</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 18:15:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy Robbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[￼￼￼￼ROBBINS REAL ESTATE PRESENTS A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR A BUYERS AGENT TO JOIN OUR TEAM ￼￼￼￼￼￼Buyer Specialist: We are a high profile, high volume real estate team looking for an&#8230 <a class="more" href="http://www.teamrobbins.com/2013/03/04/a-wonderful-opportunity-for-a-buyers-agent-to-join-our-team/" title="Read More">Read More</a>]]></description>
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<p>A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY FOR A BUYERS AGENT TO JOIN OUR TEAM<br />
￼￼￼￼￼￼Buyer Specialist: We are a high profile, high volume real estate team looking for an energetic, self-managed/self-disciplined Buyer Specialist to provide unparalleled service to our clients in the Dallas, Collin and Denton County real estate area. We are seeking someone who always displays positive attitude, who is a good verbal and written communicator, possesses strong computer skills, who is organized, has a good sense of humor, enjoys negotiating and cultivating a rapport with clients and team members, and is a fast learner with an ability to think and act quickly. Only candidates with real estate licenses need apply. The first step is to e-mail your resume and covered letter to mindy@teamrobbins.com. Qualified candidates will complete a detailed selection process, and could be working with our buyers by Spring 2013.</p>
<p>￼￼HIGHLIGHTS OF BENEFITS WORKING ON OUR TEAM<br />
•TRAINING PROVIDED<br />
•COACHING AND MENTORING PROVIDED<br />
•LEADS PROVIDED &#8211; OUR REALTORS AVERAGE OVER 25 DEALS/YEAR •TRANSACTION SUPPORT PROVIDED<br />
•MARKETING AND ADVERTISING PROVIDED<br />
•BOTH TEAM LEADERS ARE BROKERS<br />
•WORK ON A TEAM WITH AN EXCELLENT REPUTATION</p>
<p>￼￼￼Mindy &amp; Jay Robbins<br />
Direct 214-282-1977<br />
Mindy@TeamRobbins.com<br />
www.TeamRobbins.com<br />
Robbins Real Estate Group<br />
Jay Robbins TREC 0493972<br />
Mindy Robbins TREC 0541480<br />
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		<title>TWO FANTASTIC HOMES ARE OPEN TOMORROW, TIFF&#8217;S TREATS SERVED</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2013 04:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy Robbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Click below for property details and photos TWO FANTASTIC HOMES ARE OPEN TOMORROW, TIFF&#8217;S TREATS SERVEDDon&#8217;t miss out on this Sunday&#8217;s open houses! We&#8217;re serving delicious, warm and fresh Tiff&#8217;s Treats cookies, and holding&#8230 <a class="more" href="http://www.teamrobbins.com/2013/02/10/two-fantastic-homes-are-open-tomorrow-tiffs-treats-served/" title="Read More">Read More</a>]]></description>
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<td valign="top">TWO FANTASTIC HOMES ARE OPEN TOMORROW, TIFF&#8217;S TREATS SERVEDDon&#8217;t miss out on this Sunday&#8217;s open houses!<br />
We&#8217;re serving delicious, warm and fresh Tiff&#8217;s Treats cookies, and holding TWO raffles for a $50 gift card!  Even if you&#8217;re not on the market for a home, please come take a look at these for your friends and family who may be looking.</p>
<p>Our first open house is at 603 W. Belt Line in Richardson. You&#8217;ve probably never seen such a nice home in this price range.  The owners completely remodeled this home with the intention of keeping the house in the family forever.  Their plans have changed, and you can take advantage of the noticeably high quality workmanship.<br />
603 W. Belt Line will be open from 1-3 PM</p>
<p>Next, tour 14934 Lacehaven Circle in Dallas, RISD.  The remodeled kitchen overlooks the pool in a large back yard.  A cul-de-sac lot, gorgeous trees, a fantastic floor plan, and lots of natural light are just a few of the fine features of this property.  This home is located in one of Dallas&#8217; hottest neighborhoods, and multiple offers have already been received.<br />
Come see what all the fuss is about,<br />
tomorrow at 14934 Lacehaven, 2-4.</p>
<div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">When: Sunday, Feb 10, 2013<br />
1-3 PM 603 W Belt Line, Richardson<br />
2-4 PM 14934 Lacehaven, Dallas<br />
Mindy and Jay Robbins<br />
214-563-4584<br />
<a href="mailto:jay@TeamRobbins.com">Jay@TeamRobbins.com</a></span></div>
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		<title>Robbins Real Estate Presents 14934 Lacehaven in Dallas For Sale</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy Robbins</dc:creator>
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<p><a href="http://www.teamrobbins.com/just-listed/robbins-real-estate-presents-14934-lacehaven-in-dallas-for-sale/attachment/screen-shot-2013-02-06-at-1-29-29-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-3315"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3315" alt="14934 Lacehaven Dallas Home for Sale" src="http://www.teamrobbins.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Screen-Shot-2013-02-06-at-1.29.29-PM.png" width="467" height="623" /></a></p>
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		<title>McKinney Real Estate &#8211; Months Supply of Inventory</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 22:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy Robbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In December 2012 there were fewer houses on the market than in either of the previous two years.  The housing supply is similar to the rush of 2008,  making it&#8230 <a class="more" href="http://www.teamrobbins.com/2013/01/22/mckinney-months-supply-of-inventory/" title="Read More">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>In December 2012 there were fewer houses on the market than in either of the previous two years.  The housing supply is similar to the rush of 2008,  making it a great time to sell.  </b></p>
<p><b>Curious about what your house could bring in today’s market?  Contact us today, 214-563-4584</b></p>
<p><a href="http://www.teamrobbins.com/market-reports/mckinney-months-supply-of-inventory/attachment/screen-shot-2013-01-22-at-3-52-56-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-3251"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3251" alt="McKinney Monthly Supply of Inventory" src="http://www.teamrobbins.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-22-at-3.52.56-PM.png" width="510" height="727" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Based on data available as of <b>January 22, 2013</b><br />
All data from NTREIS. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Powered by 10K Research and Marketing.</p>
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		<title>Dallas Months Supply of Inventory</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:48:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy Robbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is now is a good time to sell?  In December 2012 there were fewer houses on the market than in either of the previous two years.  The housing supply is&#8230 <a class="more" href="http://www.teamrobbins.com/2013/01/22/dallas-months-supply-of-inventory/" title="Read More">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Is now is a good time to sell?  In December 2012 there were fewer houses on the market than in either of the previous two years.  The housing supply is similar to the rush of 2008,  making it a great time to sell.  </b></p>
<p><b>Curious about what your house could bring in today’s market?  Contact us today, 214-563-4584</b></p>
<p><a href="http://www.teamrobbins.com/?attachment_id=3243" rel="attachment wp-att-3243"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3243" alt="Dallas Months Supply of Inventory" src="http://www.teamrobbins.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-22-at-3.12.47-PM1.png" width="509" height="751" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Based on data available as of <b>January 22, 2013</b><br />
All data from NTREIS. Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Powered by 10K Research and Marketing.</p>
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		<title>Richardson Real Estate Months Supply of Inventory</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy Robbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is now is a good time to sell?  In December 2012 there were fewer houses on the market than in either of the previous two years.  The housing supply is&#8230 <a class="more" href="http://www.teamrobbins.com/2013/01/22/richardson-real-estate-months-supply-of-inventory/" title="Read More">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #12063a; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: large;"><b>Is now is a good time to sell?  In December 2012 there were fewer houses on the market than in either of the previous two years.  The housing supply is similar to the rush of 2008,  making it a <span>great</span> time to sell.  </b></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #12063a; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: large;"><b>Curious about what your house could bring in today&#8217;s market?  Contact us today, 214-563-4584</b></span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.teamrobbins.com/market-reports/richardson-real-estate-months-supply-of-inventory/attachment/screen-shot-2013-01-22-at-2-20-55-pm/" rel="attachment wp-att-3221"><img class="size-full wp-image-3221 aligncenter" title="Richardson Real Estate Months Supply Inventory" alt="" src="http://www.teamrobbins.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Screen-Shot-2013-01-22-at-2.20.55-PM.png" width="512" height="748" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">All data provided by North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. Powered by 10K Research and Marketing.</p>
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		<title>The Perot Museum of Nature and Science</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy Robbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Open for just over a month, this new Dallas attraction has drummed up a lot of attention and rightfully so! With 5 floors, 11 permanent exhibit halls, inspiring programs, revolutionary&#8230 <a class="more" href="http://www.teamrobbins.com/2013/01/18/the-perot-museum-of-nature-and-science/" title="Read More">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Open for just over a month, this new Dallas attraction has drummed up a lot of attention and rightfully so! With 5 floors, 11 permanent exhibit halls, inspiring programs, revolutionary simulations and exciting hands on activities, there is something for all ages and interests. </p>
<p>If you have little ones there is certainly a lot to be gained from a visit to the Perot. The museum is designed to “inspire our children to be the scientific leaders of tomorrow”. It introduces them to “a world of ideas and concepts in science, math and technology…By offering hand-on ways to learn about scientific evidence, mathematical concepts and natural history, the Museum will profoundly affect what and how our kids experience science and nature”. Not only is a great field trip for students but it can be a perfect family outing. </p>
<p>Although the museum is very child friendly, it certain appeals to an older crowd as well with programs for teens and adults. “The Museum reminds us that the universe is grander than ourselves, older than we can fathom, and that the world actually revolves around the sun, and not us. It inspires our community through exhibits, marvels and presentations. It exhilarates and entertains visitors of all ages&#8230;because after all, it&#8217;s never too late to learn” (<a href="http://www.perotmuseum.org/">http://www.perotmuseum.org/</a>). </p>
<p>For ticket information, hours and special events visit their website <a href="http://www.perotmuseum.org">http://www.perotmuseum.org</a>/. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance as they have been selling out quickly. </p>
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		<title>New Year’s Commitments Part 8: Volunteer</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:34:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy Robbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Saturday, January 19th, America will celebrate a National day of Service (http://action.2013pic.org/service). One commitment that you can make for the New Year is to start giving back to your&#8230 <a class="more" href="http://www.teamrobbins.com/2013/01/16/new-years-commitments-part-8-volunteer/" title="Read More">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This Saturday, January 19th, America will celebrate a National day of Service (<a href="http://action.2013pic.org/service">http://action.2013pic.org/service</a>). One commitment that you can make for the New Year is to start giving back to your community and what better way to kick off your philanthropic efforts than by joining together as a nation to reach out to our neighbors. Service has been part of the fabric of American life throughout history “As Alexis de Tocqueville wrote over a century and a half ago, this ethic of service ‘prompts [Americans] to assist one another and inclines them willingly to sacrifice a portion of their time and property to the welfare of the state’ Today, the ethic remains strong” (<a href="http://www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/06_1203_volunteer_growth.pdf">http://www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/06_1203_volunteer_growth.pdf</a>) “In 2011, the number of volunteers reached its highest level in five years…Altogether, Americans volunteered approximately 7.9 billion hours in a formal organization” (<a href="http://www.volunteeringinamerica.gov/assets/resources/FactSheetFinal.pdf">http://www.volunteeringinamerica.gov/assets/resources/FactSheetFinal.pdf</a>). Service is something we value here at Robbins Real Estate. There are some really great ways that you can get involved in North Texas. Here are some of our favorite organizations: </p>
<p>The North Texas Food Bank: “North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) passionately pursues a hunger-free community. Founded in 1982, NTFB is a Dallas nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of more than 340 Food Assistance Partners in 13 counties. As a member of Feeding America, we support the nutritional needs of children, families and seniors through education, advocacy and strategic partnerships”(<a href="http://web.ntfb.org/page.aspx?pid=253">http://web.ntfb.org/page.aspx?pid=253</a>).</p>
<p>NETWORK: “NETWORK is a non-denominational community based organization with three divisions: Emergency Services (providing health and temporary services to children, low-income families and senior citizens), the Adolescent and Children’s Clinic (meeting the acute care needs of uninsured school children) and the Senior’s Net (dedicated to helping older people live as independently as possible for as long as possible in the familiar environment of their own home)” (<a href="http://resources.ourcalling.org/network-of-community-ministries-richardson-network/">http://resources.ourcalling.org/network-of-community-ministries-richardson-network/</a>).<br />
North Dallas Shared Ministries: “North Dallas Shared Ministries is a cooperative effort of 52 congregations that combine resources to efficiently deliver effective and appropriate assistance to Dallas’ poorest individuals and families. We have four main goals in support of our charitable mission to help low-income people assume as much responsibility for their lives as they are able: First, we provide appropriate emergency assistance. Second, we help them access entitlement, health and community programs designed to help them achieve long-term stability. Third, we promote their wellness and financial independence. Fourth, we develop resource materials that can lead them to additional services and support” (<a href="http://www.ndsm.org/">http://www.ndsm.org/</a> ).</p>
<p>Genesis Woman’s Shelter: “In January 1985, Shelter Ministries of Dallas began operating Genesis Women’s Shelter as a safe haven for these victims of domestic violence…Each year, the programs at Genesis continue to expand in response to the increased need for our services.  Our outreach counselors see an average of 1,000 women and children each year, and our Shelter houses 650 women and children annually.  The families who walk through our doors are escaping unspeakable violence, and our goal is to provide them with all the tools they need.  From the moment a woman picks up the phone to call the hotline, to her arrival at the Shelter, to the ongoing counseling for her and her children, Genesis Women&#8217;s Shelter is there to help her navigate the difficult road and achieve success she once only dreamed possible” (<a href="http://www.genesisshelter.org/">http://www.genesisshelter.org/</a>).</p>
<p>Austin Street Center: “Austin Street Center exists to provide emergency shelter and related services to the homeless person in a compassionate faith-based community, and to provide ‘whole person’ therapeutic programs so that the person in need might better be able to make responsible choices, positive changes and have economic self sufficiency. Austin Street center has become nationally recognized for its unique therapeutic program for the homeless. Not only does the Center offer safe, clean shelter and an evening meal for 400 men, women and children each night, but it provides substance abuse treatment, medical and psychiatric care, adult rehabilitation, a transitional living facility for clients who qualify, and a beautiful interdenominational Chapel” (<a href="http://www.austinstreet.org/index.html">http://www.austinstreet.org/index.html</a>).</p>
<p>Check out some of these great organizations and be sure to follow our facebook page and twitter as we periodically share events and opportunities. Also, for even more ways to get involved, visit serve.gov and type in you zipcode to view postings in your area. </p>
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		<title>New Year’s Commitments Part 7: Save Money</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mindy Robbins</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking to get your finances under control this year? How about committing to keeping that budget a little tighter in 2013? For many purchases the best way to&#8230 <a class="more" href="http://www.teamrobbins.com/2013/01/16/new-years-commitments-part-7-save-money/" title="Read More">Read More</a>]]></description>
				<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you looking to get your finances under control this year? How about committing to keeping that budget a little tighter in 2013? For many purchases the best way to do this is plan ahead. This will help you save money by not paying full price. </p>
<p>•Don’t buy your winter coat in November; instead seek out those after season sales!<br />
•Did you know that Tuesday is the best day to fill up? Avoid the pump on the weekends and stay away from stations off toll roads.<br />
•Grocery bill high? Stock up on freezable foods after their peak times and avoid prepared and pre-package foods. Coupon clipping also saves a pretty penny!<br />
•Even dry cleaning has its slow times. If you have something that can wait; January, July and August are usually the best months to take your items in because business is generally slow.<br />
•If you are traveling, book about 11 months ahead to get the best rates and try to plan your trip just before or after peak times.<br />
•Do your holiday shopping during the after holiday sales. Stock up on things like wrapping paper and string lights for half the price!<br />
•Large purchases such as a new car have their optimum buying times as well. New models are typically released in September, so in the fall, the previous year’s models are going to be cheaper. Or, wait until December and buy one of the last old models on the lot.<br />
•Find ways to enjoy your hobbies for less. Enjoy reading? Check out your local library and sign up for a card.<br />
•Buy in bulk. This always makes things cheaper, just be sure it’s something that won’t spoil and you know you will use.<br />
•Brew your own coffee. Coffee is the product with the largest gap between making it at home or buying it at the shop. </p>
<p>Thank you to Real Simple Magazine (<a href="http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/money/saving/save-money-all-year-long-10000001019566/index.html">http://www.realsimple.com/work-life/money/saving/save-money-all-year-long-10000001019566/index.html</a>) and How Stuff Works (<a href="http://money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/budgeting/5-money-saving-tips-everyone-forgets.htm">http://money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/budgeting/5-money-saving-tips-everyone-forgets.htm</a>) for these helpful tips! </p>
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