How to Reduce Stress While Selling
When you think about stressful real estate transactions, you probably think of buying first. Most people forget that selling is just as nerve wracking! Zillow surveyed a group of recent home sellers to find out what they worried about most. These were the most common...
Cookie Dough Stuffed Brownie Truffles
INGREDIENTS (makes 16 truffles) : 1 box brownie mix, prepared according to package instructions ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup brown sugar 4 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons milk ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup mini chocolate chips Chocolate,...
Battle of the Closet
Sharing a closet with someone else can be quite the battle. Trying to fit two entire wardrobes into one space is not an easy task. To avoid a compatibility uproar, check out these space and time saving ideas. Floating Shelves Having shelf space is going to be...
Are You Ready for Homeownership?
Before you dive in to completing the biggest purchase of your life, there are questions you need to ask yourself. Does it make sense to buy? There is always a debate on renting vs. buying. The best way to decide this for yourself is to calculate how many years it will...
10 Ways to Practice Mindfulness Every Day
With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it is hard to find time for yourself to truly just relax. Giving yourself a few minutes a day can make such a drastic difference. All it takes is a little bit of determination and small life changes. Mindfulness is a moment...
9 DIY Projects to Get Ready For Summer
DIY Outdoor Bar The best part of summer is being able to enjoy time outside with friends and family. A great DIY addition is an outdoor bar. There are multiple ways you can set this up. One example includes taking planks of wood, old wooden boxes, and stools. Paint...
Top Living Room Trends to Bring Out Your Inner Interior Designer
It is general consensus that interior home design trends come and go with the seasons. Designers can offer some of the best advice on how to style your home, but sometimes they are quick to switch perspectives. The best way to design your home is to make sure that you...
Tips On Creating A Dreamy Outdoor Living Space
As the weather starts to getting warmer, most of us are trying to find ways to spend more time outside. If you are looking to get more use out of outdoor space at your home, these tips are for you! Stephen Schroeter, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at...
Is Home Staging Worth It For Sellers?
It can be nerve wracking thinking the process of selling a house. Home sellers want to ensure that they have high probability of making a sale rather quickly. One of the best ways to make this process go smoother is to spend a little extra on staging. Staging your...
Iced Oatmeal Rhubarb Cookies
INGREDIENTS: Cookies ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups chopped fresh rhubarb 1 ½ cups regular rolled oats Icing 1 cup...
Home Buyer’s Guide to Preparing for a Mortgage
It is time to buy your first home! Making this purchase is such an overwhelming process and we want to make it as easy for you as possible. The best way to do that is to be ahead of the game. Before you jump into a new mortgage, learn how to prepare to get the best...
Guide To Home Safety
If you are deciding to up the security in your home, you should know the proper way to place and angle cameras. How you set up the cameras is crucial to the safety of your home. Proper placement can catch details of possible crimes in your area or even keep crimes...
German Apple Pancake
INGREDIENTS Pancake 3 large eggs, room temperature 1 cup whole milk ¾ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 tablespoons butter Topping 2 tart baking apples, peeled and sliced 3 to 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons sugar Confectioners’ sugar...
6 Hidden Maintenance Costs To Lookout For As A Buyer
So you have finally closed on the home of your dreams. You went through all the steps and paperwork so you can now relax. As long as you keep up with your mortgage payments, your financials are all set - to an extent. Now that you own a home, you need to maintain it....
The Hottest Housing Markets for January 2019
The Hottest Housing Markets for January 2019 California, once again, has more hot markets on the list than any other state. But, its dominant markets are losing ground Chico, CA has been replaced by Midland, TX as the number one spot on the list The...
Spending Your Weekend In A Vacation Mindset Can Lead to Increased Happiness
Americans in general struggle with taking time off. More than half of Americans do not use up their allotment of vacation days. Instead, they focus more on their weekends. A shift in your mindset can make a huge difference on your mental health. A study by UCLA...
Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
Ingredients 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into matchstick pieces10 baby red potatoes, quartered4 cups of water1 (4 pounds) corned beef brisket with spice packet6 ounces beer1/2 head cabbage, coarsely chopped Directions Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 9 hours Ready...
Honey Dijon Chicken Salad with Brie, Pear and Walnuts
Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 45 mins Honey Dijon Chicken Salad with Brie, Pear and Walnuts. A bright fresh grilled chicken salad full of bright flavours and textures. Ingredients 4 boneless chicken breasts For the marinade...
Irish Soda Bread
Total Time: 1hr 15min Prep: 20min Cook: 55min Yield: 1 loaf INGREDIENTS: 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for currants 4 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt 4 tablespoons (½ stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into ½ inch dice 1 ¾ cups...
St. Patrick’s Day Facts
Most people probably know that March 17th is St. Patricks Day in the U.S.A. In Suffolk County, Massachusetts, where, Boston is located, March 17th is a public holiday known as Evacuation Day. Most businesses follow regular opening hours in the United States. Celebrate...
5 Quick Easy Decorating Ideas for Spring
Fill a vase or a pitcher with edibles. Here is a pitcher with Swiss Chard, Spinach, and Kale. You could try washed carrots with the tops mixed well with Kolari in a vase. Try putting an antique silver platter under it to reflect light. Let creativity be your guide....
5 Benefits of Having House Plants
Breathing Easier Your body takes in oxygen when you breathe and releases carbon dioxide. Plants, during photosynthesis, take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen. People and plants are natural partners. At night the process reverses in most plants, orchids,...
Ultimate Guide To Moving
Thinking of moving? Check out this guide with all you need to know leading up to the move.
Valentine’s Day Dessert
MAKES: 32 SERVINGS SERVING SIZE: 1 BAR PREP: 25 MINS BAKE: 25 MINS 350°F CHILL: 4 HRS INGREDIENTS: ● Nonstick cooking spray ● 8 ounces milk chocolate, chopped, or 1 ⅓ cups milk chocolate pieces ● 2 cups finely crushed chocolate wafer cookies (about 38 cookies) ● 2...
Salsa Verde Football Bomb
With the Superbowl right around the corner comes planning or attending a viewing party! This dip is perfect to bring to a party or make to impress your guests. To get the football shape make sure the dip is cold. YIELDS: 8 SERVINGSPREP TIME: 15 MINSTOTAL TIME: 40 MINS...
The Year of Tidying Up
Marie Kondo, a Japanese organizing consultant and author, is taking the world by storm with her best-selling book and a new Netflix series. 2019 is the year of tidying up. Her method, “if it doesn’t spark joy, be gone with it” is now a universally accepted technique...
Payoffs of Home Renovations in 2019
Are you starting off the new year with home renovations? It is important to know the return on investment your home updates could bring. Whether you are updating to a modern kitchen or adding wood flooring throughout the house, you should consider the payouts....
8 Way to Eliminate Sentimental Clutter
You will feel better in the long run. Trust Me! Souvenirs, old photographs, and items from family are much harder to get rid of than old magazines and newspapers. Things we hold on to are like a time machine. They bring us back to a time when we think we were happier...
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying and Selling Simultaneously
Many times people embark on the journey of buying a house at the same time they are selling their current home. It can be a stressful situation with many balls in the air at once. There is a lot at stake when doing these two transactions. Many mistakes that can occur...
Dessert That Won’t Ruin Your New Year’s Diet
YIELDS: 6 PREP TIME: 5 MINS TOTAL TIME: 35 MINS INGREDIENTS: 3 apples, halved 2 tbsp. butter, melted 1 cup smooth peanut butter ¼ cup chopped Reese’s pieces ⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Using a melon baller, core the...