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| Renata V. Lewis Licensed Real Estate Salesperson |
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SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN NY's CAPITAL REGION REAL ESTATE MARKET ! Click below on "The Capital Region Skinny" logo; SHOW YOUR HOME SOME LOVE This February, spend a little bit of time on your home and create a space where friends, family and significant others love to hang out. Here are a few simple tips to make your home more loveable. 1.Cozy up. Now’s the time to keep your fireplace tidy. Sprinkle damp coffee grounds over the cooled ashes and vacuum/dust the hearth area weekly to keep dust and soot to a minimum. Seek professional guidance for chimney and flue accumulation. 2.Pare down. Make your home inviting from the outside; protect your roof by having tree branches trimmed. This will also help avoid damage from winter iice and snowstorms. 3.Re-caulk. While bathrooms are the most glamorous areas of the house, they need some love, too. Now is a great time to caulk windows, tiles and tubs, and change your shower curtains to avoid hazardous mold. 4.Wipe down. Too much love on a home’s kitchen can leave cabinets grimy from food, fingerprints and spills. Spend 30 minutes wiping them down to keep your kitchen sparkling. 5.Refresh. Homemade potpourri is simple, inexpensive and gives your home a personal touch. Play around with dried flowers and herbs; citrus peels and cinnamon for a fragrance that fits you Did You Know? Check out the video 'Did You Know?' A must to watch! You will be blown away by the Facts. Enjoy! KIDS CORNER Valentine Pencil Toppers Just like their edible cousins, these foam conversation hearts will let your child get right to the point of her Valentine's messages. Materials Scissors Craft foam Permanent markers Pipe cleaner Pencil Instructions Cut a 1- to 2-inch heart from craft foam. With a permanent marker, print a short message on the front and the name of the giver on back. Now poke an inch of the pipe cleaner through the bottom of the heart, bend it down, and twist it back around the remaining length of pipe cleaner. Coil the pipe cleaner tightly around the pencil. Then gently pull up on the heart so that part of the coil bobs freely above the pencil, with several loops anchored around the eraser end. Sign up here for regular E-mails & Updates! |
CONSUMER INTEREST RATES Mortgage Loan Types Rate Chart (Log on to the website below for daily rates) 30 yr fixed mtg 3.88% 15 yr fixed mtg 3.21% 5/1 ARM 2.88% 30 yr FHA mtg 3.25% *Provided by Bankrate Welcome to our 23nd annual report on the relationship between remodeling costs and resale value. On this site, you can compare national and regional averages for 33 popular remodeling projects; you can also download a PDF with project data for any one of 80 U.S. cities. To learn more about how the Remodeling 2010–11 Cost vs. Value Report was put together, click on the link HERE. Honey-I-Love-You Lemongrass Shrimp Pasta Skip the expensive night out and enjoy a date night at home with the company of your loved one. Here’s a great recipe to prepare for a special dinner. Ingredients •3/4 cup lemongrass pesto sauce (buy pre-made or make your own) •2 cups heavy cream •1 cup Parmesan cheese •2 tablespoons butter •1 lb shrimp •1 cup sliced mushrooms •3 garlic cloves, minced •1 lb linguine •1 teaspoon chopped cilantro Method •Boil linguini, drain and keep warm. •Peel and clean shrimp. (Remove tails.) •Melt butter in a large skillet. •Sauté mushrooms and garlic in butter until soft. •Mix in the lemongrass pesto, cream, and Parmesan cheese until well-combined and bubbling. •Add the shrimp; cook until just done. Do not overcook. •Pour the mixture over the warm linguini and serve immediately. •Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro to add color. Recipe courtesy of Food.com WARRANTY WISDOM Home service agreements give you the assurance that there is someone to help at any time with problems on covered items. A 2-10 Home Buyers Resale Warranty Corporation home service agreement gives you the protection you need against breakdowns of covered appliances and major systems such as plumbing, heating, electrical and air conditioning. Click here for more details. RealtyUSA awarded for theBest Place to Work for the second consecutive year!` |
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| Renata V. Lewis Licensed Real Estate Salesperson |
| 518.312.2069 RLewis@RealtyUSA |
