This one may not be at the top of everyone’s list, but once you get over your hang-ups from those childhood memories of being forced to eat your veggies, Brussels Sprouts come out on top with flavor & nutrition. Brussels Sprouts are a member of the cabbage family and are cultivated like cabbage. The plant […]
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Why Gutter Cleaning Will Save You Winter Headaches
Have you ever thought about why gutter cleaning will save you Winter headaches? In addition, have you ever heard of an ice dam on your house? If you have, you probably have had it happen to your home. So, what exactly is an ice dam? This occurs in the winter when water builds up behind […]
Energy-Efficient Trends Buyers are looking for in a Home
For move-up homebuyers having energy-efficient homes with smart features are appealing. Buyers are on the lookout for high-quality, modern systems that will save them money and shrink their environmental impact for years to come. So what are these smart features and energy-efficient homes? Some energy-efficient features include: Home Insulation- Fiberglass, cellulose, and rigid foam board […]
Food tip of the Week: Cranberries
Cranberries are a fall fruit that always seems to get relegated to the canned cranberry sauce cubbyhole in our minds. However, fresh cranberries are an excellent addition to sauces, jellies, and some savory dishes. The cranberry is one of only a handful of major fruits native to North America. Cranberries are primarily grown in five […]
Neighborhoods: Kingsville Maryland
Kingsville is a semi-rural, unincorporated community and census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. Kingsville is a suburb of Baltimore with a population of 4,318. It is a close-knit and rustic community bounded by the Little Gunpowder Falls River and the Big Gunpowder Falls river which join to form the Gunpowder River. Kingsville is […]
Food Tip of the Week: Use Spinach
Popeye was right: Spinach packs a punch. While the cartoon character Popeye’s results are exaggerated, the health benefits associated with eating this raw and cooked vegetable are legitimate and should not be underestimated. It is rich in beta-carotene and lutein, two important cancer-fighting anti-oxidants. This leafy green vegetable is also loaded with folic […]
Smart-Homes
According to estimates, at least one smart home application is currently in use in 41.3 million U.S. households – by 2024 this number is expected to increase to 61.5 million. Devices from the category “Control and Connectivity” are the most common – these include smart speakers (Amazon Echo, Google Home, etc.). In second place is […]
Homesellers: How to Get the Price You Want
“Depending on how a buyer is made aware of your home, price is often the first thing he or she sees. As a result, many homes may not be shown because they are discarded by prospective buyers for not being in the appropriate price range.” Pricing Strategy Starts with Good Information Before you can begin to know […]
Central Maryland July Housing Report
July Housing Report: Home Prices Jump to a Record 24.7% as Prices Set a New High Sales of existing homes jumped to 24.7% in July from June, according to The National Association of Realtors. This is the strongest monthly gain in the history of the NAR survey, going all the way back to 1968. This […]
Food Tip of the Week: Asian Pears
Asian Pears, also known as apple pears or sands pears were brought to California by Chinese and Japanese immigrants. They belong to the same botanical family as apples but are more closely related to pears, however they are not a cross between the two. Mostly grown in California, Washington, Oregon, Japan, and New Zealand, these […]
