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thediamondgroup@kw.com elizabetha@kw.com www.lubbocktxhomes4sale.com www.ringthediamonds.com A Note from Elizabeth

Happy Thanksgiving from The Diamond Group to you!

What are you thankful for?

We challenge you to make a list of all the people in your Welcome to the wonder world of houses, where your agent does matter. I life you are thankful for and let them know in some way have been yelling from the rooftops that interest rates are low! How low ~ how important they are to you!

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806-771-HOME(4663) www.lubbocktxhomes4sale.com Elizabeth

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$375,000 2030 63rd Street Lubbock, Texas 79412 3/2/Carport Approx. 1374 Sq. Ft.

$60,000 Property Code # 6187

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6117 9th Street Lubbock, Texas 79416 4/2/2 Approx. 2139

$129,500 Property Code # Burst of color?

$89,500 Property Code # 6100

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Lubbock, Texas 79413 3/2/1 Approx. 1131 Sq. Ft.

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$69,000 Property Code # 6312

6808 8th Street 4806 17th Street Lubbock, Texas 79416 3/2/2 Approx. 2400 Sq. Ft.

Lubbock, Texas 79416 3/2/2 Approx. 1913.5 Sq Ft

$135,000 Property Code # 6105

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$599,000 Property Code # 6308

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Michael Berg Farmer’s Insurance 5811 64th St. Unit A Lubbock, Texas 79424 2IÀFH Cell: 806-777-0811 mberg1@farmersagent.com www.farmersagent.com/berg1

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Western Title Company 4202 84th Street Lubbock, Texas 79424

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Michael Berg Farmer’s Insurance 5811 64th ST Unit A Lubbock, Texas 79424 2IÀFH Cell: 806-777-0811 mberg1@farmersagent.com www.farmersagent.com/berg1

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Double-Layer Pumpkin Pie Recipe Crust: Graham cracker crust (purchased from grocery store)

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Step 3: Cool for at least 4 hours!

Show Them Your Gratitude Finally, take time today to show gratitude to those who have helped and supported you. Share your thankfulness by email, in a blog post, via Twitter, on Facebook walls, and so on. Let people know that you appreciate them for everything they have done, whether they know they have or not.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Ingredients 3 cups hot whole milk 4 teaspoons white sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 6 ounces double-strength brewed coffee 3 tablespoons sweetened whipped cream 3 pinches pumpkin pie spice Directions Combine the hot milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice in a blender; blend until frothy. Pour the mixture into 3 coffee mugs to about 2/3 full. Pour 2 ounces coffee into each mug. Garnish each mug with whipped topping and pumpkin pie spice.

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. It’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 REALTORS® 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 ÀQG KHU ZRUNLQJ RQ SLFWXUHV DQG IDPLO\ KLVWRU\ LQ KHU VSDUH WLPH

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Elizabeth is a self-starter, trustworthy, results-oriented, optimistic, competitive and innovative. She is a negotiator, problem solver, dedicated, sociable respected and says: “I want to be YOUR REALTOR® “.

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 Group’s committed Marketing & Administrative Assistant for 2 years. Amy enjoys gaining experience and working for the best in the Real Estate Industry! Amy’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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