Food Traditions

With all 12 of our children home for the Christmas holiday, plus 8 spouses, 15 grandchildren and several boyfriends and one fiancé, the cooking and feeding of this crew becomes a monumental task.  For years I insisted on doing it all myself- I suppose in an effort to maintain control of the menu and the “traditions”.

Finally, out of necessity, I relinquished to my daughters and daughters-in-law their repeated offers to contribute to the family meals.  This year we were treated to Laura’s tasty roasted vegetables, Sarah’s savory sausage stuffing, Tricia’s tangy homemade cranberry sauce, Kristen’s yummy beer bread and dip, and Amber’s delectable crab dip.  I should have given them the all carte blanche rein over the menu years ago.  Recipes anyone?

Real Estate- Top 10 Predictions for 2012

     1.     Low interest rates will continue.

2.     Stable house price movement – Slightly lower early, and then up.

3.     Increased overall sales of homes.

4.     Rising inventory of homes for sale – mostly due to foreclosures.

5.     50% of sales will be distressed property.

6.     We will see a better short sale process from lenders.

7.     Home ownership will be lower, rentals up.

8.     25% of buyers will be investors.

9.     More reliance on REALTORS.

10.    Use of mobile technology and social media to increase.  DAVE LINIGER, RE/MAX

The momentum of buyer numbers is growing.  Great time to buy, Great time to sell if you need to.