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“Selling Your Home in a Slumping Market”

If you are selling your home, here is an article you may find helpful. It was written by real estate expert, Ralph Roberts.

“When your local housing market is in a free fall and you have to sell, what do you do? You want top dollar, you may also need to sell in a hurry, especially if moving day is right around the corner.

In a tight housing market, remember that you are competing with all of the other homes for sale in your neighborhood. The key to success is to make your home and the deal itself more attractive than what the competition is offering without giving away too much.”

To read the whole article, download it here… “Selling Your Home in a Slumping Market” by Ralph Roberts

If you would like to discuss the article or have any real estate questions please feel free to contact Kathy, or Jean.

Summer Garden Maintenance

Landscaping is such an important part of the overall desirability of one’s home that good landscaping can have a profound effect on the value of a home. Dry and burned plants subliminally suggest lack of maintenance and buyers will automatically deduct the cost of anticipated repairs when deciding to make a purchase.

On the other hand, green lawns, healthy plants and vibrant flowers greatly increase the feeling of a lovingly maintained home, thereby decreasing a buyer’s anxiety about the hidden costs in purchasing a particular house. Additionally, lush landscaping makes a home more desirable to live in.

During the hot spells of summer, take extra care to be sure your landscaping has enough water. Edge and color plantings may need a extra drink on very hot days. Adding additional mulch around root stock will help hold precious water in. When mowing the lawn, cut it just a little higher and mow more often to reduce stress on the grass. Fertilize lightly according to package directions to encourage fall growth.

Bedding plants should be in full bloom now. To maintain the show, feed with a liquid feed,
being careful not to overfeed. Keep deadheading flowers to encourage additional blooming. Plants that go to seed will stop flower production before the summer is over. Pick up spent blooms and throw them away to prevent the spread of disease.

A healthy garden encourages visits by birds and butterflies. To further encourage nature’s visitors, bird feeders or special plantings can be added to the garden. Spending time in the garden watching the antics of nature’s creatures can be a delightful way of spending an hour or two (especially with grandchildren!)

Consider shading if you have problems with plant burn. Nurseries have many types of shading materials available and they can easily be adapted to your needs. SMUD will help with shade trees and where to plant them if you live in their district.

Protecting and improving your landscaping and allowing it to grow to its potential is a smart way to enhance the value of your home while relishing nature’s splendor in the summer garden. Enjoy!

-Jean Priest 

The Real Estate Waiting Game…

While, the news media is all abuzz about the impending bottoming out of the real estate market and the record number of foreclosures, it must be remembered that markets always cycle. Whether stocks, bonds, or real estate, markets hit highs, experience corrections, bottom out and recover with varying lengths and intensities. Understanding the various nuances of the market is challenging even for the most astute experts. For those who have watched over time, there are, however, distinct patterns and regular cycles that are apparent and even predictable.

One of the predictable things we often see is the propensity of people to take advantage of those who are hurting as a result of the downturn in the current market. While we understand one’s reluctance to admit fortunes are not what they once were and it may seem embarrassing to call and ask for aid, we can assure you that if you are having trouble making your house payments, nothing will be gained by ignoring the situation.

Not too long ago, I got a call from a friend who was in trouble and had been approached by an individual who promised to purchase the house from her and help her get back on her feet. It seemed too good to be true—and it was! After selling the house and keeping my friend’s money, the buyer proceeded to default on the loan. To make a long story short, my friend has lost her house and is no better off than before she sold her home! Needless to say, unfortunately she did not contact a professional to help her
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Layered Barbecue Chicken Cobb Salad

This is an excellent (and easy) spring recipe from one of my favorite cookbooks—The Pampered Chef. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 large cucumber, scored, seeded and sliced
1/2 small red onion
2 medium yellow or red tomatoes, seeded
1 avocado, peeled and seeded
1 package (16 oz) iceberg lettuce salad mix
3/4 cup (3 oz) shredded Jack or cheddar cheese
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup barbeque sauce
3 slices crisp bacon, crumbled (optional)
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing

Directions:

  1. Cut cucumber slices in half and slice onion. Dice tomatoes and avocado. Place half of the lettuce into large bowl. Layer with tomatoes, cucumber and remaining lettuce. Sprinkle with cheese and top with avocado and onion. Cover and refrigerate salad until ready to serve.
  2. Prepare grill for direct cooking over medium coals. Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Place on grill and cook 10-12 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in the center, turning occasionally and brushing with barbecue sauce. Discard any remaining barbecue sauce. Remove chicken from grill; cool slightly and slice into 1 inch strips.
  3. Arrange chicken down center of salad; sprinkle with bacon, if desired. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss gently and serve immediately.

Yield: 8 servings. Nutrients per serving: Calories 270, Total Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 18 g, Sodium 480 mg, Fiber 3 g

(C)The Pampered Chef, Ltd. 2007 www.pamperedchef.com

Bon Appetite!