There is a science to making the perfect hard boiled egg. Whether it is for Easter or egg salad, or a protein packed breakfast a hard boiled egg makes a great meal.

1. Put the eggs in a single layer in a saucepan, covered by an inch of cold water.

2. Gently bring the eggs to a boil will help keep them from cracking.

3. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to the water to keep the egg whites from running out of any eggs that happen to crack while cooking,

4. Add a half teaspoon of salt to help both with the preventing of cracking and making the eggs easier to peel.

5. When the water starts to boil, remove the pan from the heat for a few seconds.

6. Remove the pan from the heat.

7. Cover the pan and let sit for 12 minutes.

8. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and place them into a bowl of ice water.

9. Eat within 5 days.

10. Enjoy!

A hard to find antique on a side street near a lake!Lots of great period features and a premium sunny tree lined corner 2.8 acre lot with barn and IG pool. Wide pine floors original raised paneling and fireplace. Screen porch looks out over private gardens. Stone walls line the street. Don’t’ miss this opportunity to live the dream.

This is a Antique/ Colonial style home and features 9 total rooms, 2 full baths, 4 bedrooms, 2.80 Acres, and is currently available for $285,000.

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Sometimes reading the description of a home for sale can be like trying to interpret a foreign language. Some of the information is pretty straightforward but often agents use acronyms or other abbreviations to describe a home and that can leave a potential buyer confused.

Here are a few of some more common acronyms or abbreviations that you may see:

A/C: Air conditioned                           Â
ATT: Attached                                                                                                                               Â
BSMT: Basement                                                                                                                   Â
C/Air: Central Air                                                                                                                   Â
C/Vac: Central Vac                                                                                                                 Â
CRNR: Corner                                                                                                                                     Â
EIK: eat-in kitchen                                                                                                                           Â
FROG: family room over the garage—extra space!                                                             Â
HWF or HW: hardwood floors                                                                                                         Â
LA: Living Area                                                                                                                                 Â
MBR: Master Bedroom                                                                                                                   Â
REF: Refrigerator                                                                                                                           Â
SF or s/f: square feet or foot                                                                                                       Â
SS: stainless steel (as in any kitchen appliance)                                                                     Â
Vu: view(s)                                                                                                                               Â
WBFP: wood-burning fireplace                                                                                               Â
W/D: washer/dryer                                                                                                                   Â
WIC: walk-in closet

Can you think of any more acronyms?

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When you are looking at buying a home there are don’ts you should be aware of. Many times the handling of the negotiation can mean the difference in huge amounts of money. This is why it is vital to have an experienced agent on your side. Here are just a few common pitfalls to avoid.

 

Not doing your homework

Doing your homework is important in such a large purchase. Ask your agent for a list of comparable homes recent sale prices. Look to see how long comparable listings have been on the market and what the average sale to list price ratio is. This will give you the information you need when making an offer and negotiating a final sale price.

Not understanding the seller

Try to look at the deal from the opposite side of the table. A sale is typically emotional for a seller. When making an offer try not to insult the seller, offering a fair and realistic offer to purchase will typically get you further in the negotiations. If you know the seller’s motivations for selling you may also be able to offer terms that might be more attractive like a quick close or inspection.

Showing your cards

While you want to know as much about the seller as possible divulge as little about yourself in the negotiation as possible. Any knowledge the seller has about your motivation can be used as leverage in the negotiation.

Getting your heart set

Buying a home can often be an emotional process. Identify several properties you’d be happy with as well. Be careful not to get your heart in the way of your head as it can sometimes hinder the deal.

Trying to win

In a sale there needs to be two ingredients: a seller who wants to sell and a buyer who wants to buy. Try not to getting caught up in the game. Ultimately it is about buying a home and not winning a negotiation.

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