Sharon Langord, Realtor at Compass

When searching for a new home, what is the aspect of the home you focus on most: The interior or exterior? Why is that?

This quote couldn’t be truer. Where is your dream home? Is it the same place that you live in right now?

Since it’s the month of love, nothing says I love you more than some sweet, delicious, and cute thumbprint cookies! Best of all, they don’t take a lot of effort but taste like you slaved away in the kitchen. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour tsp. Baking powder... 2 tbs. Almond milk tsp. Salt cup margarine, softened cup sugar, or sweetener of your choice 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract cup assorted jams for the filling Optional: Powdered sugar Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F/177 C and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour and salt together. Set aside. 3. Add softened margarine, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond milk to another bowl and mix. 4. Slowly add in the flour/salt mix and combine until a dough is formed. Be careful not to over-mix. 5. Scoop out a half tablespoons worth of dough and roll into a smooth ball. Place all dough balls about 1 inch apart. 6. Make the indent by using your finger (the thumbprint mark). Fill each indent with jam, but be careful not to overfill. 7. Bake for about 13-15 minutes or until barely lightly golden. 8. Remove from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Optional: Dust with powdered sugar. (Recipe adapted from veganhuggs.com)

Though there are trends that definitely should stay in the late ‘90s/early 2000s (like frosted tips), shelf organizers are not one of them! Pantry like it’s 1999 and use items like woven baskets, vases, and ceramic cups to organize your pantry. As an added bonus, your pantry will look aesthetically pleasing! #WinWin

If you stepped into a home and saw 1 feature that makes you instantly turn the other direction, what would that feature be? For example, is it bright pink flooring and wallpaper? Is it not enough floor-to-ceiling windows? Or is it a huge fixer-upper?

Did you see Pantone’s 2021 #ColorOfTheYear choices: Illuminating and Ultimate Gray? What are your thoughts on the colors?

If every real estate agent had a dollar for every time they were asked, Is this the year to buy a house? they wouldn’t need commission anymore! In all honesty, while there is no way to make predictions for real estate, standing on the sidelines definitely won’t help you reach your dreams. Don’t wait any longer, let’s chat today.

Happy #GroundhogDay! What are your predictions will we see winter for the next 6 weeks or will spring arrive early?

It’s finally a #newyear, and there’s no doubt that everyone is hoping for a stronger year than last.

Are you in the process of searching for your next home, but don’t know how to start? Here are the top 3 tips on how to properly house hunt: 1 Get pre-approved for a mortgage. While this may seem too early it’s actually essential if you want to speed up the transaction process. Sellers will see that you are a trusted buyer, be more willing to negotiate, and you can get the keys to your dream home quicker! 2 Make a list of your non-negotiable must-haves. This will help yo...u focus your search and negotiate because you know exactly what you’re looking for. 3 Start online. Nowadays, people are selling more and more online. Doing preliminary research online will help you save time. Do you have other tips to add?