Walnut Zucchini Bread

Ingredients3 cups all-purpose flour1 tsp. salt1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. baking powder1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon3 eggs1 cup avocado oil2¼ cups sugar3 tsp. vanilla extract2 cups grated zucchini1 cup chopped walnuts DirectionsPreheat oven to 325° F. Grease and flour two 4 x 8-inch loaf pans. Sift flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon together inContinue reading “Walnut Zucchini Bread”

Increasing Interest Rates – Can I still buy?

Are you looking for housing this year?  Maybe you are a renter looking to become a homeowner.  Maybe you are graduating and looking for your first housing and are on the fence about renting or buying.  What is it like to be a buyer today?  There are so many hurdles for buyers at the momentContinue reading “Increasing Interest Rates – Can I still buy?”

Let’s recycle for Earth Day 2022

Did you know that Earth Day and Arbor Day are both celebrated in April?  Earth Day began in 1970 in the United States but has now become a global event.  It’s a great way to bring attention to the ways all of us can protect the environment.  Arbor Day began officially in 1874 in NebraskaContinue reading “Let’s recycle for Earth Day 2022”

Let’s Talk About Tenancy

It’s important to understand tenancy and this confuses many people, even real estate agents.  The Merriam-Webster definition is : a holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate.   How you choose to take ownership when you purchase a property is important.  This will determine what happens to your interest in this propertyContinue reading “Let’s Talk About Tenancy”

Client Relationships

I’d like to say that my husband and I are very passionate about real estate.  We love meeting the people, seeing the homes and making people’s dream of homeownership a reality.  We have trained for this job learning the real estate market, staying up to date on the ever-changing legal documents needed for a realContinue reading “Client Relationships”

Library Lovers

Do you enjoy a good book?  It is amazing how you can whisk yourself away in a book.  Here in York, Pennsylvania, there are a number of great local libraries available to peruse.  I thought I would provide a little history on the Martin Memorial Library located at 159 E. Market Street in downtown York.  Continue reading “Library Lovers”

In The Kitchen: Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

Let’s get cooking.  In honor of the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, I thought we could take to the kitchen for a sweet treat that could be shared as a nice Valentine’s Day gift.  Do you like to give nice homemade gifts?    Ingredients:  1 cup creamy peanut butter  ½ cup nonfat plain greek yogurt  1 teaspoonContinue reading “In The Kitchen: Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles”

National Thank A Mail Carrier Day

Today is National Thank A Mail Carrier Day (also known as Thank A Mailman Day).   My husband and I feel lucky to have such great relationships with our mailmen. We live in a small suburb neighborhood in York, PA called Old East York and our mail carrier walks their route each day to hand-deliver ourContinue reading “National Thank A Mail Carrier Day”

Getting Organized

The new year often brings on new year’s resolutions and some may have added organization to their list.  Are you thinking of organizing your house?  Let’s tackle one of the most used rooms: the kitchen.  There are so many great products currently available to help you organize your kitchen.  I know that I personally startedContinue reading “Getting Organized”

Saving on Energy Costs

As many of you may have noticed, energy costs have been rising.  So what can you do about it?  Here are some ideas for cutting some energy costs.   Check the seals on your exterior windows and doors – you may find that the caulking has deteriorated and can easily be scrapped and replaced.  You canContinue reading “Saving on Energy Costs”