Friday, October 31, 2014

November 2014 Monthly Newsletter


November 2014 Newsletter
1. Happy Veterans Day
2. Realtor Conference and Expo
3. New Listings
4. Thanksgiving Desert - Pumpkin Roll Recipe


     


1. Happy Veterans Day

Teaching Kids About Veterans Day

Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor and give thanks to those who have served or are serving in the military. Sandwiched between the excitement of Halloween and Thanksgiving, this day can sometimes go unnoticed by kids, but I am trying to help my kids understand its significance. There are some very simple and age-appropriate ways we can teach young kids to show respect and appreciation to veterans. Here are some ideas.


Talk with Kids About Veterans

Help kids understand who veterans are. Adults often describe veterans as soldiers, people who wear uniforms, and live on military bases. Of course, these things are true, but they can be very abstract for kids who are not familiar with military families. It is likely that kids encounter many veterans on a regular basis, they just might not realize it.

Say Thank You

Be a model for your children. When you see a veteran, simply say, “Thank you.” Our kids learn from us. Talk with them about why you say thank you to the soldier at the grocery store and the soldier you pass in the airport. It is such a simple act of gratitude, but it means a lot.

Make a Card or Baked Goods for a Veteran

Kids can also make cards to say thank you to veterans they know. Even beginner writers can make a simple card with sticky foam letters or by simply coloring a background that an adult can write on. If you live close to a veteran, you could even help your child make some cookies or another treat to deliver.

Attend a Ceremony or Parade

Many cities or schools host Veterans Day ceremonies or parades.Check your local community calendars to find out which is best to take your kids.

2. Realtor Conference and Expo

Next week +Robert Petit Jr will be attending the +National Association of Realtors annual real estate conference in New Orleans. Making the trip with me is my good friend +Bill Fooks  of +Fooks Team Real Estate. The educational classes and broker panels allow agents from all over the country to share their marketing tips, technology tools and day to day activities. These are the top agents in the country sharing their ideas that work! Implementing these tips over the course of the year will add tremendous value to our team.  



3. New Listings

777 Chaffin Rd, Woodleaf, NC 27054
$499,500

Glorifying craftsmanship with Colorado-like views!Custom built 5 bedroom, 4 bath home sits on spectacular wooded lot overlooking Yadkin river. No architectural detail was spared.Cyprus Wood walls with windows galore.Open floor plan-granite kitchen,stone fireplace, hickory wood floors.Master bedroom suite w/ private balcony-marble/tile bathroom w/ jacuzzi. Large separate laundry room.Lower level great rm w/Vermont Cassidy wood stove. Add'l bedroom and full bath.Walkout to patio& deck.Come see your dream home!

70 Spencer St, Mooresville, NC 28115
$69,900

 Fresh and clean home available immediately! Property features new carpets throughout. New roof was put on in September 2014. Home sits on a corner lot with excellent location across the street from Magla Park. Call today!!


4. Thanksgiving Desert Recipe


Pumpkin Roll Recipe

How to make a Pumpkin Roll

Lightly spray a 10 X 15 jelly roll pan with cooking spray. Line the jelly roll pan with parchment paper.  The cooking spray helps adhere the paper to the pan.  Give the top of the paper a coat of cooking spray.

Pumpkin Roll Recipe (for cake )

1/4 cup powdered sugar (to sprinkle on towel)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)

(for filling)

1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for decoration


Preheat oven to 375° F. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt in a bowl. Beat eggs and granulated sugar in large mixer bowl until thick. Mix in pumpkin. Stir in flour mixture. Spread batter evenly into prepared jelly roll pan.Sprinkle a thin, cotton kitchen towel with powdered sugar. A towel with little texture works best.  Be sure to put enough powdered sugar on the towel so the cake will not stick when rolling up the cake.Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until top of cake springs back when touched.  Don’t over bake.  Immediately loosen and flip cake onto prepared towel. Carefully peel off paper.Refrigerate cake until cool, about an hour. While cake is cooling prepare the filling.To make filling beat cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, butter and vanilla until smooth.Gently unroll the cake.Spread cream cheese mixture over cake. Reroll cake. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least one hour.Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!


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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

October Newsletter is Here!



October 2014 Monthly Newsletter


                             In this month’s newsletter:
                  1. Safety tips for Halloween Decorating 
                  2. Featured Listings and Sold Properties
                  3.Charlotte Hornets 2014-2015 schedule
                  4. Home Buying In 6 Steps



              Safety Tips for Halloween Decorating

1.) Watch your step. Everyone wants their yard to be the spookiest on the block, but there needs to be a clear cut trail from the sidewalk to your door. Plus, if you are blocking any of the sidewalk it could be cause for a complaint. I would not complain, of course, but we all know at least one person that would raise a stink about it.
2.) Light the way. Of course a little dim lighting brings out the heebie-jeebies in everyone, but you want your trick-or-treaters to feel safe about the house they are approaching. Your walkway should be well lit as well as any other outdoor features that might make parents suspicious. Plus, if you really want people to appreciate all that effort you put into your decorations, don’t you want them to at least be easy to see? Besides, lighting is just another way to add character to your spooky theme! Consider purple lights under a layer of cobwebs, or bright orange lights lining your walkway. Have fun!
3.) Know the first safety rules. Some decorations are flame retardant, some are not. Some don’t heat up hot enough to melt surrounding decorations (like fake spider webs), and some do. Read all the instructions on your decorations in order to ensure that nothing goes up in flames. Candles may seem like a great way to give a spooky feel to your front porch, but the combination of wind, clumsy kids and dry leaves is just asking for a disaster. If you’re going to use any real flame of any kind, it should be covered in a fool-proof container, like a jack-o-lantern.
4.) Know how much your house can take. Decorations can urselbe quite elaborate nowadays, with motion detection mummies and life-size electrical werewolves. If you find yof pulling out more and more extension cords to make things work, you might be close to hitting your limit. Make sure you are not overloading your circuits with high wattage decoration requirements. 
5.) Know your neighborhood. Some neighborhoods are acceptable to certain creepy ideas. Other neighborhoods might not be as welcoming to new ideas. Always be aware of your surroundings and be respectful to all homes.



Featured Listings and Sold Properties

104 Galax Drive, Statesville NC 28677
Listing Price $275,000
This is a spectacular place to call home! Rocking chair front porch, 2 garages(attached and detached)and sparkling in-ground pool are the special features of this property.Delightful kitchen with breakfast counter area flows into formal dining rm and fireplaced family rm. 1 st floor master suite with master bath all have hardwood floors.Sliders to back deck area overlooking pool.Add'l bedrooms and bonus rm(4th BR)with freshly cleaned carpets on second floor.Bedrooms feature LARGE walk in closets!


5730 Old Plank Rd, Iron Station NC 28080
Listing Price $100,000
Large 4 bedroom 2 bath property located in Iron Station! The home sits on a fully fenced in 3/4 acre corner lot. Over 2000 square feet of living area. Open floor plan from kitchen to living room. Sliders to back deck. Call today!


754 Wallace Springs Rd, Statesville NC 28677
Listing Price $153,000
Rare home/workshop property available immediately for the right buyer!This is a bungalow style home featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, tiled kitchen, living room and laundry room on second floor. Full garage/workshop in lower level with back loading door and 1800 square feet.Tall ceilings and open work area allows you to take on any project! All sitting on a extremely private and secluded 8.53 acre lot.Call today to see if this property is the one for you!


5699 Gold Creek Bay, Hickory NC 28601
Sold Price $203,000


108 Cholly Wood Dr, Mooresville NC 28115
Sold Price $232,840


3. Charlotte Hornets 2014-2015 Schedule


4. Home Buying In 6 Steps


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