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Spring Break is finally here! This is a time to relax, spend some quality time with family and friends, and maybe a time to explore where you live! Staycations are becoming more popular these days.This is a wonderful way to support local businesses, and try something new without traveling too far from home.
For Those Who Love Houses: Check out an open house or two and get inspired. Take a look at your local paper, Zillow.com or Realtor.com, and let’s view a couple of properties together.
For Those Who Love Nature: Take a quick trip and enjoy some of the beautiful nature that East Texas has to offer.
East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society
For Those Who Love Animals: While you venture outside your habitat, discover animals in different habitats.
Cherokee Trace Wild Animal Park
For Those Who Love to Craft: What a wonderful way to create birthday presents, home decor, or spend time with friends.
For Those Who Love Defensive Training: Have some free time and want to know ways to defend yourself loved ones?
For Those Who Love to Dance: Sometimes, you just need to bust a move!
For Those Who Love Wine: Explore some different wineries
Whether you choose to hibernate during Spring Break, reorganize your home, or are visiting loved ones far away, please be safe and have a wonderful Spring Break!
Kelly Raulston
“Reliable and Ready” REALTOR® since 2016. I was born in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, but was raised in Texas since 1997. When I found out we were moving to Plano, Texas, I remember looking forward to riding a horse to school and a brand-new pair of cowboy boots! Growing up in Plano prepared me to be competitive, quick, and to have a strong work ethic.
I graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Axe’em Jacks! That is where my love for East Texas began. The nature, warm smiles, football games, and community values can't be beat! I graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I was a middle school math teacher in Tyler, Texas. I met my husband, Travis, in Sunday school, and we have been married since September 2016.
I love being a REALTOR® in East Texas! Relationships are genuine, the area is beautiful, and the market is rockin’! I am an involved REALTOR® to better the community. Some of the organizations I am involved with are: The Professional Development Committee, Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee, and Tyler Educational Networking Group. Some awards I have won were “The Hustle Award” in 2016, and “Rookie of the Year” in 2017.
When I am not working with my clients, I like to spend quality time with my friends and family doing the following: running, target practice, read and participate in book club, and playing with my dachshund Greta.
