Every once in a while, a real estate experience comes along that reminds you exactly why you do what you do.This year, I received a call from a wonderful couple originally from France who purchased one of my listings back in 2015. They were ready to retire and move back to the French Riviera, truly living the dream! Over the last five years, they reached out periodically as they weighed timing and logistics, so when they called this time, I knew the moment had arrived.They were doing their due diligence and interviewing several agents (I never shy away from competition!). We had a lovely meeting, and as they walked me to the door, I mentioned how the previous seller and I have since become friends, we meet monthly to catch up with each other, laugh and enjoy time together.They smiled po... 11/02/2025

Warning: these disappear faster than you can say “pass the platter!”If you're looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer that always gets rave reviews, this one has been a family favorite for years. It’s simple, crunchy, garlicky goodness, and trust me, once you make them, you’ll be in the “just one more” club too!Ingredients & Steps: Slice fresh green zucchini into rounds, not too thin, not too thick (Goldilocks style!)• Crack several eggs into a bowl, add a splash of milk, and whisk like you mean it• Crush saltine crackers into crumbs (a rolling pin works wonders!) and season generously with garlic salt and pepper• Dip zucchini slices into the egg mixture, then coat in the cracker crumbs• Layer them on a pan and pop into the fridge for a couple of hours, or prep in the morning and ... 11/02/2025

What you need to know…As we welcome November, Canyon Creek continues to show steady real estate activity. October closed with three home sales (one was my listing), surpassing last year’s October pace by 50%. Even more encouraging? Six homes were under contract by month’s end, signaling buyers stepped back into the market and November is shaping up to be a strong closing month.Every year I say it, and it remains true: Q4 is the secret season. While many hit pause for the holidays, savvy buyers and sellers lean in. Opportunities are here for those who stay active and prepared. What it means for you…Homes that sold in October averaged just 29 days on market and achieved 98.8% of last list price. Well-presented, well-priced homes are still winning, with buyers rewarding quality and value. ... 11/04/2025