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Tornado warning has been downgraded to a watch. Time for bed!

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Karen Chewning
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty Inc.
228-875-1272 office
228-238-3114 cell/text
[email protected]
Www.MSrealtorKC.com

Homestead Exemption Time!

Karen Chewning
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty
228-875-1272 office
228-238-3114 cell/text
[email protected]
Www.MSrealtorKC.com

If you purchased a primary residence last year, now is the time to go to your local tax assessor 's office and file for homestead exemption. It does not cost anything to file, takes only a few minutes and saves you money on your property taxes. Mississippi allows you to claim this tax exemption on your primary residence only. Take advantage of this tax benefit!

FOR MY MILITARY PEEPS: remember you can file for military discount! You do not need to be a Mississippi resident to get this discount. You only need to have your military ID and confirm that the home you own in Mississippi is the home you are in fact using as your primary residence! This saves you a great deal of money so be sure to file!

If you turned 65 years old this year, you can file for special homestead exemption which is a huge discount!

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Just a reminder for all my fabulous and loyal clients that bought houses from me last year in 2023. Don’t forget to file your homestead exemption. The instructions are below. Thank you again for your business and trusting me with your real estate needs. You are truly appreciated!!

Karen Chewning
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty Inc.
228-875-1272 office
228-238-3114 cell/text
[email protected]
Www.MSrealtorKC.com

THIS. RIGHT HERE. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I’ll always be “too much” for some people, and I’m finally realizing that it’s okay to be “too much”.
I get excited and sometimes even jump up and down over the smallest things. I get emotional over things that most would never even care about. Almost everything has a sentimental value to me, which means I have a hard time getting rid of anything. At the same time, clutter and piles really stress me out.
I talk too much and most times too loud. My brain is always like a browser with 37 different tabs open. I send multiple text messages when I could easily send it all in one message because I type faster than my thoughts even come and go.
I go all out more times than not. I crack myself up. I love dad jokes. I sing the most random songs at the top of my lungs. I'm basically a child at heart.
I crave simplicity, but at the same time am always dreaming of bigger things. I’m basically a car going 100 MPH in a 55 zone.
When I start watching a new TV show, I have to finish it. I can’t stand not knowing how it ends. When I love a song, I listen to it over and over.... and over again. I love it when songs, tv shows, or movies speak to me. I love it when the lyrics or quotes relate or make me think about life in a deeper way.
I have a hard time saying no, even if there is already enough on my plate. I’m always attempting to learn new things, new hobbies. I change my mind a lot.
I live for a busy, chaotic, “on the go” lifestyle, yet at the same time, I’m a homebody who likes routine, organization and having and following a plan.
I’m constantly wondering if or why people dislike me, but I can meet someone and instantly become friends with them.
Somedays I sleep too much, and some nights I don’t sleep at all because my thoughts do not stop running.
But you know what else?
I’m passionate and will always defend my loved ones without even thinking twice. Nothing makes my heart as happy as making others happy.
I give my all in everything. I dream hard, but I work even harder. I fall hard, but I get back up time and time again.
I love unconditionally.
I love “too much”. I laugh “too much”. I sing “too much”. I have “too much” emotion. I forgive “too much”. And I’ll no longer apologize for that.
I realize that I’ll never be everyone’s cup of tea, but my glass is usually always half full and that is something to be proud of.
So if you are someone who feels “too much” or is told you’re “too much”, just know that you are actually the perfect amount.

Know Before You Go: The Drop on Government THIS SUNDAY. 12.31.23

✨STREET CLOSURES: Beginning at 2:00 p.m., Washington Avenue will close from Desoto Street to Bowen Avenue; and Government Street from Washington Avenue to Bellande Avenue to set up the entertainment stage. At 7:00 p.m. the Ocean Springs Police Department will extend the Government Street road closure to Kotzum Avenue. The event footprint will be hard barricaded at 7:00 p.m.

✨ENTERTAINMENT: The Drop on Government’s entertainment will begin at 8:00 p.m. with The Tree-Oh. Unfazed Show & Band, LLC will hit the stage at 10:00 pm. The night is hosted by Sarah Qarqish and Ravin Nettles of the City Culture Podcast!

✨PARKING: There are several public parking lots just outside the footprint of the event including Fallo-Pleasant Parking lot, Keys Parking Lot, L&N Depot Lot, and the parking lots near The Mary C. and City Hall.

✨THE DROP: The iconic disco ball will drop 60 feet at MIDNIGHT on Government Street from Ocean Springs Fire Department ladder truck.

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Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau

My office is officially CLOSED! MERRY CHRISTMAS ya’ll!! Will be open for business on the 26th!!

Karen Chewning
Realtor
Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty Inc.
228-875-1272 office
228-238-3114 cell/text
[email protected]
Www.MSrealtorKC.com

Blessed to have the best Santa AND client. Love you dude!!!

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF WINTER!!!

Advisory Council Luncheon at Great Southern Club then on to show houses. I’m pooped!!! I definitely need more than 3 hours sleep at my age!! Yup, I said it!!Now where to eat????

Yup, it’s that time of year…

FUN FUN Night out celebrating with my besties!! Thank you so much Raul Zaragoza. We APPRECIATE…. YOU and all you do for us and our clients.

Done with the new “beach house” tree. DIY Christmas tree collar!! Made out of Dollar tree laundry basket and mop heads!!

Clearly, my fiddle leaf figs are unique just like me. Why are they growing new leaves in late November early December? Yet in the summer, not! Lol.

So thankful !!

When you HAVE to make Mumzys Spinach casserole and there was NO frozen spinach ANYWHERE. WORTH IT!

CAN YOU SMELL IT??? Can’t wait !! SO THANKFUL. Now onto those casseroles.

Don't forget to turn your bathroom scales back 15 pounds Wednesday night at 1 AM for Thanksgiving.

5 Unwritten Etiquette Rules Home Buyers Might Not Even Realize Are a Big Deal Here are some home-buying etiquette rules home buyers should keep in mind to avoid rubbing home sellers, real estate agents, and others the wrong way.

Helpful Turkey tidbit …….
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Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty 
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And I’m done. I just LOVE the colors of fall!! 34 lb Turkey in the freezer. Time to chill and enjoy !!

NO! We do not skip straight to Christmas from Halloween. This home is a firm believer in being thankful. We love Thanksgiving.
Halloween gets a month. Thanksgiving gets a month. Christmas gets a month.
PERIOD !! Lol. All done, except for the dining room finishing that this evening……

Viewing houses all morning in this lovely weather. And marketing for the rest of the day. Yep it’s time for dinner and chill.!!