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A Note from Elizabeth Welcome to the wonder world of houses, where your agent does matter. How are you going to measure when home prices and interest rates have hit BOTTOM? When the market starts going UP! If you are thinking of buying or selling NOW is the best time! For the best service and professional advice, call The Diamond Group and get in on the great interest rates…………..don’t just wish you had! 806-771-HOME(4663) www.lubbocktxhomes4sale.com
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Here’s to the new year... May it bring more joy and success And less grief and regret. To our dreams... May we never stop believing in them And taking the actions that will make them a reality. To our friends, loved ones, associates (or colleagues)... May we take the time to let them know How much it means to us To have them in our lives. Let us encourage more and criticize less, Give more and need less. And whenever we can, Let us create harmony and peace. To new beginnings... Let us start fresh, right now, To make this the very best year ever. A very Happy New Year to all of us! By Joanna Fuchs
Elizabeth and Amy of The Diamond Group wanted to say a BIG thank you to all our vendors and clients for making 2011 another wonderful year! We look forward to making 2012 just as good and even better. If you know of anyone needing to buy or sell a home give us a call with their information and we will be glad to help out. Hope everyone’s year is ÀOOHG ZLWK PDQ\ EOHVVLQJV
Connect with The Diamond Group online @ Active Rain, FaceBook & Twitter Elizabeth and Amy
The Diamond Group Current Listings Listen to recorded property information by calling
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The Diamond Group: Preferred Vendors
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Hometrust Mortgage Service * Integrity * Trust 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH www.hubcityhomeloans.com Michael Berg Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Insurance 5811 64th St. Unit A Lubbock, Texas 79424 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH Cell: 806-777-0811 mberg1@farmersagent.com www.farmersagent.com/berg1
Sandra Scott 6HQLRU /RDQ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU Cell: 806.790.4759 sscott@hometrust.com
Western Title Company 4202 84th Street Lubbock, Texas 79424
Simply Clean 806.577.1198 *References Available Specializing in move-in/out
806.793.0704 Fax: 806.795.9143
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Meet The Diamond Group Elizabeth loves her career! She has consistently been a multi- million dollar producer and looks forward to working with you whether you have a small or unlimited budget. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your hard earned money, and we need to spend it well. She is an active member of the National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, and Lubbock Association of Realtors. She has sat on many committees and especially enjoys teaching and learning about new and innovative methods to be a better businesswoman. She is committed to keeping herself fully educated on top of the line technology for her profession. Her designations place her within a small percentage of REALTORSÂŽ nationwide. Elizabeth is married to Roger and has a wonderful son, Alain. Alain is an engineering student at Texas Tech University and is a proud Red Raider. In her spare time, Elizabeth likes to read and study Genealogy. You FDQ Ă&#x20AC;QG KHU ZRUNLQJ RQ SLFWXUHV DQG IDPLO\ KLVWRU\ LQ KHU VSDUH WLPH (OL]DEHWK LV YHU\ DFWLYH LQ RXU FRPPXQLW\ DQG Ă&#x20AC;UPO\ EHOLHYHV VKH owes her community a payback for allowing her to be a successful businesswoman. She is a member of The West Texas Museum Association and enjoys helping children achieve through the arts and sciences. Elizabeth is a self-starter, trustworthy, results-oriented, optimistic, competitive and innovative. She is a negotiator, problem solver, dedicated, sociable respected and says: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to be YOUR REALTORÂŽ â&#x20AC;&#x153;.
If you know of someone who would appreciate my services, please call me with their name and number and I will be happy to help them! Meet Amy! Amy has worked as The Diamond Groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s committed Marketing & Administrative Assistant for over 2 years. Amy enjoys gaining experience and working for the best in the Real Estate Industry! Amyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enthusiasm and energy in life carry over into the workplace. Amy loves people and is eager to serve the needs of potential clients. She knows the value of teamwork and shared ideas. Amy is hard-working and passionate about her work and her relationships with people. Spending time with her family and friends and learning new things are what she likes to do in her spare time. In addition to being active in her church, Amy is pursuing a degree in Design Communications with an Art Specialization at South Plains College and will graduate Spring of 2012.
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