Uncategorized Rebecca’s Recipes- Chicken Piccata Ingredients – 3 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1/2-inch medallions – salt and pepper to taste – ½ cup all-purpose flour – 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed – 1 clove garlic, minced – 1 cup low sodium chicken broth – ½ lemon, thinly sliced – ¼ cup fresh lemon juice – 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed – 3 tablespoons butter – 2 tablespoons minced Italian (flat-leaf) parsley […]
Uncategorized Selling Your Home: 5 Common Myths by Sandy Dodge Selling your home is a crash course in real estate education. You’ll learn how to work with your real estate agent to find a buyer and sell at the right price. As you prepare to sell, it’s important to remember that that not everything you’ve heard is true. There are several common […]
Uncategorized Selling Your Home: The Final Walkthrough by Sandy Dodge Congratulations, you’ve found a buyer! But before you celebrate, there’s an important part of the closing process you need to pass: the final walkthrough. The final walkthrough isn’t a full-fledged home inspection, but if the buyer finds issues during the process it could complicate things. Your seller duties are still in play here, […]
Uncategorized 10 Important People in the Home Buying Process by Sandy Dodge It takes a village to purchase a home. Though it’s ultimately you who is paying for the property, successfully purchasing a home is a result of several people’s contributions. It helps to know who these individuals are, how they responsibilities pertain to your home purchase, and when you’ll encounter them during your […]
Uncategorized Turnkey vs. Fixer-Upper: Pros and Cons by Sandy Dodge The beauty of real estate is that different properties satisfy different needs. Although single-family homes are great for putting down roots, that may not be your motivation for purchasing your next home. If you’re looking to buy a property with the intent of renting it, both turnkey and fixer-upper listings will cross your path […]
Uncategorized Rebecca’s Recipes- Chicken Cutlet Chicken Cutlet Recipe This is special recipe in my family that brings back so many memories!  My son Dominic’s great grandmother Ivy Sr. and grandmother Ivy taught me how to make chicken cutlets when I pregnant. with him.  It was a favorite of mine and I nearly lived off them!  Now, it is also one […]
Uncategorized 5 Features of Mid-Century Modern Interior Design Few interior design styles have captivated our imaginations like mid-century modern. Though the mid-century modern movement began to impact design culture many decades ago, we still see its lasting impact today. This vintage style remains popular for homeowners everywhere and shows no signs of slowing down. To aid your home décor efforts, let’s dig a bit deeper into what […]
Uncategorized How to Improve Your Curb Appeal When it comes time to sell your home, first impressions are crucial. Improving your curb appeal helps to make the most of a buyer’s first glance and sets the stage for their interest in purchasing your home. Working with your agent to identify projects that boost your curb appeal will go a long way towards selling your […]
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Uncategorized What’s a Home Warranty and Why Do You Need One To be a homeowner is to understand that things can change at a moment’s notice. It’s only a matter of time before the systems in your home break and your appliances are on the fritz. But this inevitable truth isn’t meant to be all doom and gloom. Fortunately, you can protect yourself against these events […]
Uncategorized How to Pay for a House Buying a home is, for many people, the largest financial undertaking of their lives. So, how do the numbers work? How is the price of a property converted into a transaction? Let’s take a look at how to pay for a house by focusing on some of the major components in a real estate purchase, […]
Rebecca's Recipes Savory Chicken Crepes You’ll love this savory french crepe and surely impress your friends and family! It’s super simple and simply delicious! – Filling: 2-3 large chicken breasts 1 cup chopped celery 2 cups peeled chopped green apple 1 cup chopped onion 6 cups chicken broth – Chop the chicken breasts into chunky squares. Chop the celery, onion […]
Uncategorized Simple Tips to Make Your Move Easier Your needs as a homeowner change over time, and you need the right home to fit those needs. Accordingly, it’s highly likely that at some point in your future you will experience another moving day. While moving can be challenging, the following moving tips will make it easier. If you are remaining in your current […]
Uncategorized How to Declutter Before Selling Your Home To sell your home for the best price, it needs to be in pristine condition. You’ll work with your agent to identify high-ROI remodeling projects and various ways to improve the property, but all that is a moot point if you don’t declutter before selling your home. Here are some helpful tips to get started. Preparing to […]
Uncategorized How to Reduce Your Interest Rate: Mortgage Buydowns When mortgage rates are up, prospective buyers can often feel like they’re at a disadvantage as they go about securing a home loan. Fortunately, there are ways to lower your interest rate to make your monthly mortgage payments more affordable. What are mortgage buydowns? A mortgage rate buydown is a form of financing that allows you […]
Uncategorized Buying a New Construction Home You’ve got several options to choose from when buying your next home. With existing homes, it’s in sellers’ best interest to spruce up their properties, so they’ll usually complete some kind of upgrades, curb appeal projects, and remodeling before hitting the market. A new construction home, however, has no previous owner; it comes brand new. […]
Rebecca's Recipes Rosemary Bread You will love this super simple and delicious bread recipe from Monti’s Restaurant in Tempe, Arizona.  The iconic steakhouse closed down years ago, but I used to love going there especially for the bread!  This recipe has been in the Monti family for many years. In fact, Mr. Monti’s parents brought it over from Italy with them, some […]
Uncategorized Deciding to Sell Your Home SELLING • FEBRUARY 22, 2023 by Sandy Dodge Deciding when to sell your home can depend on a variety of factors. Perhaps your local market conditions are favorable to sellers, or you’ve recently changed jobs, or your family is growing and you need to upsize. Whatever the case may be, making the decision to sell your home is […]
Uncategorized Homeownership Terms to Know: Pre-Approval, Pre-Qualification & More BUYING • MARCH 1, 2023 by Sandy Dodge Throughout the home buying process, you’ll encounter several checkpoints. At every stop, you’ll get closer to the ultimate goal of purchasing your next home. Each one satisfies unique criteria required to become a homeowner, and each one has its own terminology. Before you begin your home buying journey, it’s […]
Uncategorized Renting vs. Buying a Home: The Financial Benefits of Homeownership MARKET NEWS • FEBRUARY 27, 2023 by Matthew Gardner This video is the latest in our Monday with Matthew series with Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner. Each month, he analyzes the most up-to-date U.S. housing data to keep you well-informed about what’s going on in the real estate market.   Renting vs. Buying a Home One of […]
Uncategorized What’s a Home Warranty and Why Do You Need One? LIVING • FEBRUARY 6, 2023 by Sandy Dodge To be a homeowner is to understand that things can change at a moment’s notice. It’s only a matter of time before the systems in your home break and your appliances are on the fritz. But this inevitable truth isn’t meant to be all doom and gloom. Fortunately, you […]