Pros and Cons of Hosting an Open House

When you’re selling a home, you want to do everything possible to improve your chances of attracting the right buyer. Getting your home in tip-top shape, taking great photos, and staging your home can all help. Another thing that you should seriously consider is hosting an open house. If you’re on t

Should You Buy a Fixer-Upper?

Buying a new home is an incredibly exciting time. Of course, however, there are a lot of decisions to make along the way. As you search for the perfect home, one thing you’ll have to consider is whether you want to buy a brand new home, or if a fixer-upper is more within your budget. Here are some p

Things to Look for When Viewing a Property for the First Time

If you’re in the market to buy a home, visiting open houses and home showings can be as exciting as it is overwhelming. Indeed, as you wander through homes, you may be able to get an initial sense of things you like and things you don’t, but you may not have a strong idea of what to look for that co

Mango-Jalapeno Shrimp Wontons

Ingredients: 1 cup of shrimp, diced and gently cooked; do not overcook! 1/4c mango well drained and diced (I recommend letting them sit in a paper towel to absorb moisture) 1/8c jalapeno, small diced 1/8c of red onion small diced cilantro, preferred amount chopped large dollop of Boursin chive to ge