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Susan's Real Estate Newsletter
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 Learn how to get Top Dollar for your home in ANY market! See my enclosed “Free Resources” Volume IV, Issue 3
Anchorage, Alaska Inside This Issue… Try These 10 Quick Ways To Increase Your Energy Save A Bundle On Water Heater Energy Costs
Here's Another Easy Home Energy Saving Technique
This Valuable Safety Tip Could Prevent Serious Injury
Beat This Trivia Question
Don't Forget To See My "Free Insiders Resources" Page for Saving Thousands When Buying or Selling Your Home
| Susan Westlund presents Service For Life! “Insider Tips For Healthy, Wealthy & Fun Living…”
_____________________________________________________ 10 Quick Ways To Boost  Your Energy Level!
One of the great secrets to boosting your energy is taking action. Just by simply changing something in your life and doing something different you’ll increase your energy flow. Action gives you energy. Sometimes we get bogged down with situations, habits, or people that drain our energy. What can you do? Begin by committing to spend time doing things that support your goals. Surround yourself with people who believe in you, and avoid situations and people who drain you. In addition, here are 10 quick steps you can take today to boost your energy: 1. Write Down 10 Things That You Like Doing. You can ramp-up your personal and professional energy level by focusing your attention on what you like doing. Motivation increases energy. 2. Take A Walk. Taking a 10-minute brisk walk will increase your energy level up to two hours, reported California State University researchers. Experts say increasing your physical activity whether it’s swimming, running, dancing, or biking will boost your energy level. 3. Organize Your Space. Clear out the clutter in your workspace. Clear off your desk and keep it organized. When you clear out clutter you are creating space for new things to enter your life and by doing this you’ll increase your energy and prosperity. 4. Eat Healthy Meals and Take Vitamins. Eat a balanced diet and take vitamins with minerals to ensure you’re getting all the nutrients your body needs. Also, make sure you’re getting enough magnesium (300 milligrams) by eating almonds, cashews, whole grains, bran, and fish – particularly halibut. 5. Turn Off The Negative News. Reduce your daily diet of negative news (TV, newspaper, radio, the Internet), which can cause additional stress and fatigue. Focus your attention on the positive things happening in our world, and in your life.
Word of The Month… Studies have shown that your income and wealth are directly related to the size and depth of your vocabulary. Here’s this month’s word, so you can impress your friends and colleagues, and maybe even fatten your wallet! ambient \AM-bee-unt\ (adjective) Meaning: Encompassing; present or existing on all sides. Example Sentence: At dawn, the ambient light shone through the stained glass window. Bumper Sticker Chuckles… Here are some recent sightings: · Eat Well, Stay Fit, Die Anyway · Body by Nautilus, Brain By Mattel · Boldly Going Nowhere · CAUTION: Driver Legally Blond · If You Lived In Your Car, You’d Be Home By Now · Forget World Peace, Visualize Using Your Turn Signal · HANG UP AND DRIVE! · Smile, It’s The Second Best Thing You Can Do With Your Lips Helpful Hints Make Homemaking Easier… Throughout history, people have discovered tricks that can make life easier in the kitchen. Here are a few that have been passed down: · Stuff a mini-marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips… · Use a meat baster to squeeze your pancake batter onto a hot griddle and you’ll get perfectly · shaped cakes every time… · To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag where the potatoes are stored… · To prevent eggs from cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water before hard-boiling… · To get more juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing. | | 6. Explore Your Creative Side. Do you like to play a musical instrument? Do you like to paint? Is there a hobby you thought you might like to try? Exploring your creative side stimulates your mind and can increase your energy by releasing endorphins (the feel good proteins occurring in the brain). 7. Watch A Funny Movie. Think about how you feel after you’ve watched a really funny movie, or had a big laugh. Laughing is good for your heart, reduces stress, and increases your energy. 8. Take A Power Nap. Taking a short 20-minute nap when you’re feeling tired can give your brain a rest and invigorate you...and a short power nap won’t keep you up late at night. 9. Pump Up Your Fluids. Even a little dehydration can leave you feeling tired and lethargic. Pour yourself a tall, cool glass of water. 10. Get a Good Night’s Sleep. Make sure you get sufficient rest, which, for the average person, is eight hours. Keep your sleep area dark to reduce any disruptions. A good night’s sleep goes a long way to keeping your energy level high. | Headline Hijinks! Sometimes headlines found in newspapers and magazines can say more than intended. Here’s a selection of headlines with…well, you tell me… · Lingerie Shipment Hijacked – Thief Gives Police The Slip · Patient At Death’s Door – Doctors Pull Him Through · March Planned For Next August · Diaper Market Bottom’s Out · Queen Mary Having Bottom Scraped · Women’s Movement Called More Broad-Based · Prostitutes Appeal To Pope · Autos Killing 110 A Day – Let’s Resolve To Do Better Useful Phrases For Use At Work… It always happens. You’re looking for the perfect retort to a dim-witted co-worker, and it comes to you. Problem is, it’s long after the opportunity has gone. Here are a few phrases that might help you make your point at the office:
· I don’t work here – I’m a consultant. · Thank you. We’re refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view. · I will always cherish the initial misconceptions I had about you. · The fact that no one understands you doesn’t mean you’re an artist. · I’m out of my mind, but feel free to leave a message. · I don’t know what your problem is, but I’ll bet it’s hard to pronounce. · Some day, we’ll look back on this, laugh nervously, and change the subject. Random Thoughts on Stress… I read this article that said the typical symptoms of stress are: eating too much, impulse buying and driving too fast… Are they kidding? That’s my definition of a perfect day!
Generation Gap Insights During a “generation gap” quarrel with his parents, young Michael cried, “I want excitement, adventure, money and beautiful women! I’ll never find it here at home, so I’m leaving. Don’t try to stop me!” With that, Michael headed for the door. His father rose and followed close behind. Michael said, “Didn’t you hear what I said? I don’t want you to try to stop me.” “Who’s trying to stop you?” replied his father, “If you wait a minute I’ll go with you.” Some Birthday, Huh? A middle-aged guy took his wife out to dinner to celebrate her 40th birthday. He asked, “So what would you like, Julie? A Jaguar, a sable coat, or a diamond necklace?” “Bernie,” she replied, “I want a divorce.” “My goodness,” he said, “I wasn’t planning on spending that much!” Bounce This Around! · Eliminate odors in dirty laundry. Place a sheet of Bounce at the bottom of a laundry bag or hamper. · Deodorize shoes or sneakers. Place a sheet of Bounce in your shoes or sneakers overnight. · Golfers: put a Bounce sheet in your back pocket to keep the bees away. · Eliminate odors in wastebaskets. Place a sheet of Bounce at the bottom of the wastebasket
| Ready For The Next Trivia Question?
Take my Trivia Challenge and you could win too! Need a reminder of the last trivia question? Take a look and get ready to answer the next question. How Many Toothpicks Can Be Produced From A Cord Of Wood? a) 75,000 b) 750,000 c) 7,500,000 d) 75,000,000 e) 750,000,000 No need to grab your calculator, because the correct answer is “C,” 7,500,000 toothpicks! Now…let’s move on to this month’s trivia question… In Which U.S. State Are The Most Automobiles Registered? a) Texas b) New York c) Michigan d) Florida e) California The next issues will answer this question. If you can’t wait, please Call or Email me right now with your answer! Susan Westlund Susan@SusanWestlund.com or 907-250-4996 Real Estate Corner… Q. Why should I get pre-approved before buying a home? A. Years ago, buyers didn’t worry about financing their home purchase until after they found the home they wanted to buy. Once they had an accepted offer, they’d shop around for a week or so and then submit a loan application. Home buying is highly competitive in some areas. To compete, many buyers are now getting pre-approved for a mortgage. This way, the buyer is seen as more stable, has greater influence in negotiating a purchase price, and can act quickly when they find a home the really love. A pre-approved homebuyer is considered almost as strong as a cash buyer. There are two parts to mortgage approval: 1) approval of the borrower, and 2) approval of the property. Mortgage pre-approval is a process whereby the borrower is approved for a specific mortgage amount. The approval is usually good for a period of time. A property approval is one with satisfactory appraisal and a clear title report. Final mortgage approval also requires a purchase agreement that is signed by the buyer and the seller. If you’d like free advice on getting the very best financing for your home, or how to get pre-approved for a mortgage (or even refinancing or a home equity loan), please call me at 907-250-4996.
Word of The Month… Studies have shown that your income and wealth are directly related to the size and depth of your vocabulary. Here’s this month’s word, so you can impress your friends and colleagues, and maybe even fatten your wallet! ambient \AM-bee-unt\ (adjective) Meaning: Encompassing; present or existing on all sides. Example Sentence: At dawn, the ambient light shone through the stained glass window. Bumper Sticker Chuckles… Here are some recent sightings: · Eat Well, Stay Fit, Die Anyway · Body by Nautilus, Brain By Mattel · Boldly Going Nowhere · CAUTION: Driver Legally Blond · If You Lived In Your Car, You’d Be Home By Now · Forget World Peace, Visualize Using Your Turn Signal · HANG UP AND DRIVE! · Smile, It’s The Second Best Thing You Can Do With Your Lips
Helpful Hints Make Homemaking Easier… Throughout history, people have discovered tricks that can make life easier in the kitchen. Here are a few that have been passed down: - · Stuff a mini-marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips…
- · Use a meat baster to squeeze your pancake batter onto a hot griddle and you’ll get perfectly
- · shaped cakes every time…
- · To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag where the potatoes are stored…
- · To prevent eggs from cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water before hard-boiling…
- · To get more juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.
THANK YOU for reading my Service For Life! ® personal newsletter. I wanted to produce a newsletter that has great content and is fun and valuable to you. Your constructive feedback is always welcome.
AND…whether you’re thinking of buying, selling or financing real estate, or just want to stop by and say “Hi,” I’d love to hear from you…
Susan Westlund REALTOR ® 907-250-4996 Susan@SusanWestlund.com www.AnchorageAreaRealEstate.com
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