Happy Cinco De Mayo! Here’s How to Make an Authentic Burrito!
I hope you love these as much as I do! Please comment and let me know how you like your Burrito! Fiesta!
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How to Slay and Thrive During a Pandemic
Our worlds have just been turned upside down. It almost feels as though I’m living in a movie or a dream. Am I really being told I need to stay in my home and stop working or I could potentially get a new virus medical professionals don’t know too much about? Have all the children…
Keep Your Home Clean This Year!
It is a well-known fact that most people would like to add a few hours to our days. Most people really need to re-evaluate their time -management skills, review and maintain their schedules regularly, implement time-blocking, and overall, get more organized. I am most people. One area that I particularly slacked in last year was…
Human Trafficking: Modern-Day Slavery
Human Trafficking sounds like something that doesn’t happen where we live. I used to hear “human trafficking” or “sex trafficking” and my mind instantly created scenarios of these occurrences taking place in other countries. Did you know that the United States is one of the worst countries in the world for trafficking crimes? In 2018,…
YOUR CENTRAL NY FALL BUCKET LIST: KEEP CHECKING ITEMS OFF!
It’s already mid-October! Fall is my absolute favorite season and it has been flying! I’ve barely touched my Fall Bucket list but there is still so much time to take advantage of all the fun fall things to do in Central New York! Most people don’t realize that Fall doesn’t actually end until December 20!…
Are you a homebuyer? Here’s what to expect.
If you’ve never purchased a home before, it can be so confusing! Here’s a simple explanation of what to expect. Of course, there are variables which cause a change of events but this is a basic timeline to give you some insight as to what happens when you decide to look for a home. If…
Spring Color…Freshen up your home this Spring!
We had a few warmer days last week, here in Central New York, and it inspired me to come up with these beautiful color palettes. Whether you incorporate the colors into your home using paint, accent items, upholstery, or even into your wardrobe, you’ll be Spring Fresh! I love Sherwin-Williams; it’s my over-all favorite paint!…
Be a Better Colleague, Be a Better Person
An association I belong to recently held a “Raising the Bar” event on the subject of professionalism. As I was reflecting on the speaker, the audience, and our discussions, I got to thinking that the qualities we need to embrace in the work place to make us better colleagues are exactly what we need to…
Spring Cleaning: Project 333
Spring is right around the corner! I know everyone is getting somewhat disheartened by the long, dreary, gray, cold winter but sometimes you just must create your own sunshine! I usually wait until the sun is shining brightly and I can open my windows to let in a nice breeze before I start my spring…
LET’S TALK ABOUT FHA LOANS
Home buying season is upon us, so, if you’re a first-time home buyer, you have a lot to think about! It’s so important to understand the differences in your home loans options and the best thing to do is to talk to a mortgage professional. Before you do, here are some FHA basics: FHA stands…
Owning the A.M.: How I slay my day
Don’t hit snooze. You’ll totally miss out. You will accomplish more before the sun comes up than most people will accomplish all day. If I don’t rise before the sun, I’m losing a race, a race to own my morning. More often than not, I do awake to a chilly and dark house. A silent…
BUYING A HOME? BE SURE TO ASK YOUR REALTOR THESE 5 QUESTIONS
Chances are if you’re working with a Realtor, they won’t immediately have the answers to these questions because it’s likely that he or she is not the listing agent but asking these questions will prompt your Realtor to find the answers for you. 1. What does the seller love most about living in their home? Asking…
Enter Strong Economy
Employment is rising, jobs are becoming abundant and wages are increasing, all over the United States. Interest rates will continue to rise and it will be a slow and steady hike proportionate to the increased economic strength in the U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, says he plans to keep on the current policy course,…
A Little Healthy Competition…Move over FHA, Freddie Mac is Taking A Seat At Your Table
By Kelly Loya Freddie Mac just launched HomeOne, a low, 3% down payment Conventional Loan with no income or geographic limitations! This announcement puts Freddie Mac in direct competition with FHA’s low down payment mortgage and gives more options for buyers. This may possibly be a better option for buyers, as the appraisal guidelines of…
Looking for a Realtor? Keep these tips in mind
First, don’t be fooled into thinking that just because you see a certain agent’s face pop up every single time you search for a home online that the agent is the best agent for you. These agents simply pay a lot of money to companies like Zillow and Trulia to advertise online, making it appear…
Buying Your First Home
For first-time homebuyers, the whole homebuying process may look a bit daunting. You’re going into what could be the biggest purchase of your life with no experience to fall back on. The good news is a little preparation can go a long way and help you approach this major decision with confidence. Many things have changed in…