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Happy 2021!
Welcome to January!
I think this year, we shouldn't stop celebrating after New Year's Eve. I'm making an executive decision to take advantage of every single observational date as we have 365 days ahead of us.
For the whole month, we get to celebrate:
- Celebration of Life Month
- National Thank You Month
- Get a Balanced Life Month
- Get Organized Month
Here are more reasons to celebrate this month:
 Jan 1st - New Year's Day
Jan 6th - Cuddle Up Day
Jan 8th - Bubble Bath Day
Jan 14th - Organize Your Home Day
Jan 17th - Ditch NYE's Resolution Day
January 28th - Fun at Work Day
With everything we have gone through and are still going through, finding simple ways to add sunshine in our lives is a good way to keep us happy and healthy. You with me??
Wishing good health and prosperity to everyone!!
Sarah
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Fleming's Collaborative Circle
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Now, we couldn't let a celebration go by without asking if you needed any help getting organized. Because after all, I did mention that January 14th is 'Organize Your Home Day'. I just happen to know the perfect person who can make your life less chaotic.
Get organized for 2021 by booking your appointment with Erin today!
416-848-8946
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Through the years, I have been asked all sorts of questions about real estate. I've helped clients buy and sell, from first-time buyers to empty nesters. And I thought why not share these questions with you.
Let's talk Multiple Offers!
 Question:
My husband and I found the perfect home. I’ve been told that multiple offers are being accepted at a specific time.
Are we able to see what others are offering before we make ours?
Answer:
I have been asked this more than a few times, When it is a seller’s market as it currently is, multiple (competing) offers seem to be the norm.
Sellers represented by real estate brokerages in Ontario accept offers on a certain date and at a certain time. Quite often an offer must be “registered” or submitted also at a certain time, as required in writing by the sellers. In Ontario, the registered Real Estate salesperson is not allowed to disclose any information about any competing offers, so you won’t know how much other buyers are offering, or any of the terms/conditions within them.
Information that is required by law to be disclosed to the buyer’s salesperson are the number of competing offers, whether or not the selling brokerage has submitted any offers. This includes anyone in the listing brokerage offices, not simply the listing realtor, and if so, has there been any commission reduction or incentives given? Even if a competing brokerage from another company reduces commission or gives incentives this must be disclosed, in order to allow all interested parties to be on a level playing field.
My suggestion is you should always be represented by a licensed real estate professional and be preapproved, if possible for your financing.
If you are considering a home with multiple offers, feel free to contact me as I can find solutions to help you.
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While we're cuddling up, why not have some comfort food to keep us warm this winter?
Enjoy!!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cup carrots - julienned, (about 1 1/2 inches long)
- 1 cup celery - diced
- 3/4 cup onion - diced
- 8 cloves garlic - minced
- 10 cup low-sodium chicken broth - OR vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp. Herbs de Provence
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 2 tsp white vinegar - or red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup yellow split peas
- 1/2 cup green split peas
- 1 cup green lentils
- 2 cup butternut squash - cubed
- 1 cup potatoes - cubed
- 1 cup celery root - cubed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cup kale - chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley - chopped
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese - grated or shaved, optional
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large stock pot or Dutch-oven set over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the celery, onion and carrots, sauté until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken broth, turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Add the herbs, salt, pepper, paprika, rosemary, vinegar, split peas, and lentils. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
Add the butternut squash, potatoes and celery root, simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until the veggies and the peas/lentils are tender.
Place 4 cups of soup in a blender with 1/4 cup of olive oil. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Pour back into the pot and stir to combine. Add chopped kale, parsley and parmesan, simmer for an additional 5-8 minutes.
Remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Note - Cheese is totally optional but delicious!
Courtesy of Life Made Simple website.
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Fleming Realty Inc. Brokerage (Est. 2008) is a boutique realty firm built on high moral standards. The firm believes in being professional, prompt and providing personal service to each and every one of their clients. Fleming’s dedicated licensed realtors ensure that the consumer is educated with the various aspects of real estate when it comes to their buying and/or selling needs. A priority goal is to maintain a rapport with current clients and building on referrals based on these relationships.
Having over 80 years of combined experience in buying, selling, leasing residential town and country properties, and commercial buildings, Fleming Realty is here to provide you with the ‘best move you will ever make’.
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