Monthly Archives: November 2021
Should you Buy or Build a Home?
To build or not to build, that is the question. Whether you buy or build a home, it can be a decision-filled, stressful process to try and stay within your budget. This decision doesn’t need to be complicated if you prioritize these considerations. Upfront costs Building The upfront costs of building a home will almost... Read More
‘Tis the Season: Holiday Decorating When Your Home’s for Sale SHAREFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore One of the many delights of the holiday season is decorating your home. From a cornucopia and pumpkins for Thanksgiving to a Douglas fir and lights for Christmas or a menorah for Hanukkah, decorating can bring a joyous feeling to any home. However, if... Read More
Arugula Salad with Jalapeño Vinaigrette
SHAREFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore Using pickling liquid in a salad dressing is an easy way to boost flavor while also adding acidity. In this vinaigrette, pickled jalapeños bring heat while their liquid lends an extra dose of green-chili earthiness. The pumpkin seeds and avocado offer enough richness to make the salad a light main course, or pair it... Read More
The Ins and Outs of Home Equity
One of the many benefits of homeownership is your ability to build equity. While you may already know that equity is an excellent thing to have, you may not know how to use it or what it even is. Use this guide to learn more about home equity and the ways you can use it.... Read More
Sweet Potatoes with Butterscotch Praline
This will be the next big hit at your holiday table! Mashed sweet potatoes are topped with ooey-gooey homemade butterscotch sauce that’s studded with chopped pecans. Serves 4–6 Ingredients: For the mashed sweet potatoes 1½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes ½ cup heavy cream 3 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon... Read More
The Real World of Real Estate
Every homebuyer enters the process with a list of wants and needs, and most buyers expect their wish list to be fulfilled. But it’s not as easy as the wave of a magic wand. These common homebuying expectations (and their realistic counterparts) are just a bit of what you can expect as a new homeowner.... Read More