"We’re all in this together…that’s the big secret."

-Sam Walton

Getting to the point where you function as a single entity takes much patience, practice, and is painful before it pays off. Sam Walton, the humble founder of the largest publicly traded company in the world, boldly stated that the secret to the success of Wal-Mart was that it takes a team. If we don’t work together we fail.

This simple truth was Sam’s mystery ingredient. Actually, it was no secret at all, but most people were looking for something else - something more profound - when the real mountain mover was teamwork.

J. H. 
Rogers, Arkansas

We are what we make of ourselves

-unknown

 

Life can be chaotic and often deals us difficult circumstances. One of the hardest lessons to learn is that we cannot allow ourselves to be defined by what happens to us. Our identity cannot come from external events that are out of our control.

No matter what happens, we can find great strength when we realize that we have the ability to define ourselves. No matter what anyone else says, no matter what happens to us, we can shape our own identity with our decisions and attitude.

 

B. Smith

Juneau, Alaska

Submission Guidelines

Thank you for your interest in competing for our house and land! We try to make the process of submitting an article as simple as possible, so follow our three steps to success process:

1. Write your article

Your articles should be less than 250 words and include a one-liner or short quote. Whenever you can cite the source, you should. 

2. Pay the submission fee

The submission fee is $100, of course! Just pay using the Paypal link below. Don't worry if you don't have a Paypal account, you can still pay using a credit card. 

3. Send us your article

Send us your article by putting your Paypal transaction ID in the subject of your email and the article in the body. 

It's really that simple! It's VERY important that we have your Paypal transaction ID so we know for sure that you paid, so be sure to include this in your subject line for us. It makes the submission process much less painless.

You can expect to have your article posted within 24-48 hours, depending on the volume of submissions. 

Thanks again for your interest and best of luck!

HOW TO WIN THIS HOME AND LAND

RULES and REGULATIONS

1. This is an Essay Contest described as a game of skill.  The Contest is "One Liners and Sayings." 
   
   Often the truth is simple. What "One Liners or Sayings" have you read or written that say the MOST in just one or two sentences? Submit that Saying, then describe in 100 words or less why this Saying provoked deep feelings and thoughts for you. 
   
   Essays will be judged on content only; format, punctuation and spelling will have no impact on the decision.  Entries in excess of 100 words will be disqualified and the entrance fee will not be returned.
   
   
2. Entering the contest can be done online at www.100dollarhousecontest.com. Payment are only accepted through Paypal and you can submit your essay online via email. You must include your paypal ID #, Name, address, email and phone. The $100 entry fee will be held in an account, Wabi, LLC  until the contest winner is chosen.
   
   
3. In the event 2000 entries are not received by July 31, 2009 we reserve the right to extend contest deadline another 90 days for 2 consecutive times, for a total of 180 days. If a minimum of 2000 entries are still not received, the entrance fee money will be split 50/50 with the top essay writer. THIS CONTEST IS VOID AND PROHIBITED FOR ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. 
   
   
4. A portion of the proceeds will  be donated to the non-profit Feed America. 
   
   
5. The contest will be judged by three professionals. The judges have no vested interest in the property.
   
   
6. The contest prize house is located in The Bellamah Neighborhood in Las Cruces, NM. The 2- 1/2 acre plot is in Deming, NM. If 2000 entries are not received then the prize is described above (#3)
   
   
7. Contest will be presented with deed and title, debt free, within 30 days of winner being announced. If for any reason the winner does not accept the prize within 30 days in writing a first runner up will be selected.
   
   
8. No guarantees or warranties of any kind concerning real property, the buildings, and any mechanical systems located at the property are being made. The property is offered "AS IS". 
   
   
9. By entering the contest entrants agree to release anyone associated with the contest from any and all actions, claims, injury, loss, or damage arising in any manner, from participating in the contest and /or use of the prize.
   
   
10. The winner of the prize is subject to paying taxes based on its value.
    
    
11. By submitting your essay to this contest, you agree to grant future permission to the owner of the contest or its employee to publish all or part of submitted essays without any royalty, payment, or consideration. We believe in the right to privacy and will not publish full names, addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses without your permission, with exception to the winners name.

 

DESCRIPTION OF HOME AND LAND

To the winner of this contest, I am giving away a GREAT HOME and 2 -1/2 ACRE PLOTS in Southern New Mexico! That's right! Giving away! The winner will get this house and land with the title free and clear. 

THE HOUSE

The Home is in Las Cruces, NM in a wonderful neighborhood. It is 882 sq. ft. and has a very large lot. It is a 2 bdr. 1 bath. It is in EXCELLENT condition. BRAND NEW ROOF, BRAND NEW ELECTRICAL and BRAND NEW TILE in the entire home valueing approx. $25,000 of work done recently. 

All Appliances are included. The neighborhood is close to parks, schools, the university, and shopping. 

This is a great investment or it can be your main home. Annual taxes are about $400.Total Approx. Value:  $110,000. 

Las Cruces is ranked the No.1 secure place to live and ranked one of the best 10 places to live and retire by Forbes and Money magazine. The sun shines almost everyday. Enjoy a quick trip to Santa Fe, Taos or Albuqurque.

The Land

I will also be giving away LAND! It is a 2- 1/2 acre plot in Deming, NM, about 40 minutes from Las Cruces. Another beautiful place in southern NM that takes your breath away. The land is valued at approximately $3000.