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Patricia Kalmeijer, Realtor® Jenny Pruitt & Associates4651 Olde Towne ParkwayMarietta, GA 30068Direct Line: 678-741-5225Cell: 678-386-3896patriciakalmeijer@jennypruitt.comwww.patriciakalmeijer.jennypruitt.com

Green Principles - Water in the Bathroom- Efficiency at no cost -

Water is essential. We have now reached the limit of our supplies. Each of us needs to take action! Did you know?· 3/4 of all water is used in the bathroom...· In the average home, the toilet accounts for 28% of water use... Take shorter showersSoap up and turn off the shower, then turn it back on to rinse. Take no longer than 4 minutes to shower. Two in one under the showerConsider washing your face and brushing your teeth while in the shower. Catch waterKeep a bucket in the shower to catch water as it warms up or runs. Use this water to flush toilets or water plants. Plug the bathtubPlug the bathtub before turning the water on and then adjust the temperature as the tub fills up. Rinse your razor in the sinkFill the sink with a few inches of warm water to rinse your razor. Don't let the water run· When you are washing your hands, don't let the water run while you lather.· Turn off the water while you brush your teeth: wet your brush and fill a glass for mouth rinsing. The toilet is not an ashtrayEvery time you flush a cigarette butt, facial tissue or other small bit of trash, five to seven gallons of water is wasted. Fix the leaksListen for dripping faucets and leaky plumbing joints and toilets that flush themselves.

And remember, saving water also saves money!

Thinking of making a move?

Should You Rent Your Home? Thinking of renting your home? Where do you start?Get the house in shape, including interior and exterior painting and patching, carpet cleaning, appliance tune-up, ensuring adequate insulation, and fixing what needs fixing.A property management company can research prices in your area, or you can look in the real estate section of your Sunday paper.It's not essential to hire a property manager, but it can make life easier, especially if you move out of the area.Interview at least three companies. Ask about accreditation, customer service, references, tenant screening, experience, vacancy rates, maintenance, monthly reporting, handling evictions, insurance, fee structure, and inspection of the property.

The Language of Real Estate Listing Agreement It is a written employment contract between a property owner and a licensed real estate broker entered into for the purpose of the broker providing services to find a ready, willing and able person to buy, rent or lease a particular real property under the terms specified in the contract for an identified period of time and where the owner agrees to pay certain identified compensation.

Hello 2008!I would like to wish you and your family a happy, safe and memorable year! I also thank you for the pleasure and the privilege to have served you in 2007. It has been an incredible year...

If anyone you know is interested in buying or selling a home, I would love to follow up with them.

Take a look at my listings:www.patriciakalmeijer.jennypruitt.com

Disclaimer - The information and recommendations in this newsletter are presented in good faith and are for general information purposes only. Every effort has been made to ensure the materials presented are accurate and up to date. The reader assumes the entire risk of relying on the information.

Exercising with Your Dog l Make sure both you and your dog are in shape before undertaking any vigorous activities.l Bring a collapsible dog bowl and a supply of drinking water.l If you take your dog running, keep an eye out for signs of heat exhaustion, such as excessive panting, salivation, vomiting or staggering.l Watch the weather. Taking your dog out for a workout on a hot or humid day could lead to heat stroke.l If your dog gets severely overheated, immediately carry it to a shady spot, allow it to drink small amounts of water and hose it down if possible. Consult a veterinarian.l Periodically check your dog's feet for cuts, thorns or cracked pads.l Keep pets licensed and on a leash, and scoop the poop. l Don't take your dog for a run or workout right after it's eaten. l Never exercise your pet while driving a car with your dog outside on a leash, or while you're riding a bicycle, skateboarding or roller blading.

Patricia Kalmeijer, Realtor® Jenny Pruitt & Associates4651 Olde Towne ParkwayMarietta, GA 30068Direct Line: 678-741-5225Cell: 678-386-3896patriciakalmeijer@jennypruitt.com

Amazing Tip Remove wax from candle holders: put the holder in the freezer for an hour or so. The wax should pop right out. Or, place the holder in a a bowl of very warm water and the wax will melt out.

Did you know? ... that the Bank of America Plaza is Atlanta's tallest building: 312m/1023f, 55 stories - built in 1992.

Epicurean Corner

WATERCRESS & BEETROOT WITH CRISPY PANCETTA

A tasty starter - Serves 4

Ingredientsl 2 beetrootsl 1 pack watercress or baby spinachl A handful uncooked pine nutsl 3 tablespoons olive oill 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or white/cider vinegar)l salt and pepper

Preparationl Peel the beetroots and shred in very thin stripsl Mix together pepper, salt, olive oil and lemon juicel Quickly roast the pine nuts in a pan (do not use any oil or butter) ; keep the pan in constant movement !l In the same pan, stir the sliced pancetta until crispy (do not use any oil or butter)l Distribute evenly some watercress in each bowl, add the beetroot s and drizzle with the pancetta, spray with the olive oil mix and spread some pine nuts.l Serve immediately.

Bon appétit!