It was Sunday, and it was after 12 noon, and I was live on the radio. Calls were coming in, along with texting of questions.    I have found from the calls I receive during the week; more folks are shy or just not comfortable talking live on the radio. But these listeners have no problem, thank goodness, calling and asking real estate questions all week long. Many of these calls would be ideal topics for the weekly live broadcasts.  Light bulb moment  So when I give out the call-in number, I also give my cell number and tell the audience they can text me during the show. And it's working!Yesterday's show was lively. I was talking about my new listing, taking calls on the switchboard, reading texts, and seeing an email notice, all at the same time. One of the callers asked about this "s... 07/26/2021

Baked Scallops for Dinner at Home Chef Dolores used the Allrecipes Baked Scallops recipe for our dinner at home. They were delicious. Click on the link to view and print the recipe.To accompany the scallops, Dolores used the Smitten Kitchen recipe for Asparagus, goat cheese and lemon pasta. Another outstanding selection that is easy to recommend. Click on the link to view and print the recipe.And, you may wish to have a nice glass or two of white wine with this dinner. Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA USACanon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs 07/29/2021

  Many years ago and long before real estate, we had experienced "swarmers," some people call them flying ants. They usually show up in the spring and are a sign of termite activity. Each time we had these " swarmers," we were left with a gazillion wings!  Each time we had a different pest company inspect, we had a treatment that ranged from drilling holes around the house's perimeter and in the basement and garage. Each time we were assured that would be the end. We continued to investigate. -We had a wood deck covering a concrete porch, wholly removed, thinking that was the source.-We opened a wall on the outside of the house, but that revealed nothing. It was not until we had replacement windows installed that we found the evidence. Removal of the front window showed the tell-tale si... 07/29/2021

 There is a little change.More homes are hitting the market, and there is not as significant a shortage of inventory that we have been experiencing. I do not see the multiple, way over asking offers.  Homes are still selling well but maybe not as fast—good news for the buyers who have been patiently waiting to purchase. And perhaps, they don't have to make an above offer, forego a home inspection and waive an appraisal. All three things that I don't like to see buyers go for.     It's good to see the market opening a bit for buyers—slight changes with more homes on the market. I still have numerous clients ready to buy who have been scared away from this market. By being patient, we are going to see more buyers succeed in the market.  So many are ready and qualified, but they need guida... 08/01/2021