Monthly Archives: November 2011

Energy-Wise Holiday

Oven Tips The turkey is traditionally stuffed early in the morning and roasted for hours. Since it’s a long, slow cook, there’s no need to preheat your oven, even when the recipe suggests it. This also holds true for a holiday ham. In fact, unless … Continue reading

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When? When? When?

This is a question that is asked over and over…When Will My House Sell? If I had a crystal ball; it would be so much easier to predict.   Since this is not the case, many factors come into place … Continue reading

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Stuffing That Won’t Break The Bank

    Sandra Lee’s Golden Raisin and Walnut Stuffing  Servings:8 Difficulty:Easy Cook Time:30-60 min Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray $0.00 ¾ cup golden raisins $0.48 2 tbsp. canola oil $0.06 1 medium chopped yellow onion $0.28 3 chopped celery stalks $0.45 1 loaf … Continue reading

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Single Family Residential Homes Sales Up Five Percent in October 2011

October 2011 Stats and Insights 1,349 – Total number of single- 1,349 family residential home sales in  October 2011, a 5% increase from October 2010. $182,304 – Average price of a single-family residential home in October 2011, a 1% decrease from October 2010. $149, … Continue reading

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Waiting To Buy A House? It May Cost You More.

The housing market has been in a downward trend for four years. There is some speculation that inventories will not reduce any time soon which will be necessary for prices to rise. However, there are other factors that can increase … Continue reading

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Cool Weather, Music, Sausage and Beer…

…and add some fun and you have Wurstfest 2011! A unique celebration rich in German culture and full of Texas fun located in beautiful New Braunfels, Texas! Enjoy good fun, food, special events and the finest in Alpine and Bavarian … Continue reading

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