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Each month, I publish a digital newsletter that I email to my real estate customers.
I include information on:
Current real estate news & helpful tips,
What steps I am taking to Go Green,
Earth friendly products I recommend,
Information on Safety in the Home,
A recap of some social media posts I shared that month, &
A tried & true family recipe.
I promise to bring you interesting & relevant content & not get political or overwhelmingly dire.
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Feb 2020 Newsletter
I am hoping to inspire my friends, family & customers to think about how we can shift our thinking towards GOING GREEN in our lifestyle & in our homes. Every little bit helps. Sometimes it can be overwhelming deciding where to start. Baby steps can be huge if we all take some. I invite you to join me in making small changes to help our planet.
In this issue I tackled: the issue of BAGS- which ones have the least impact on our planet & links to how to make your own up-cycled Tee Shirt Bags & Feed Bag Tote Bags; & an offer for a free Tee shirt bag.
March 2020 Newsletter
March was the month that NYS went on PAUSE due to COVID-19, leaving us reeling with questions about our future. This virus has taught us to identify & focus on what we can control & what we should let go. Important lessons.
This issue delved into: MASKS- why we need them & several ways to make them; my offer to make you a mask; the current status of WNY real estate, a recipe for homemade wipes; important information on radon & why buyers should test for it as part of their home inspection; & a recommendation for a film my son & his friends created.
April 2020 Newsletter
In honor of EARTH DAY, I joined Community Solar!!
It's easy, saves you money (Guaranteed 5% savings) & helps out Mother Earth! AND receive a $50 visa gift card when you sign up!
In this issue I explored: more MASKS-the best pattern I have found (I have sewn & shared over 100 masks & counting); Community Solar & how/why you should join; twilight photography for more attractive listing photos; my marketing plan; an offer for a free Sheets laundry detergent to try; & a buttery scone recipe.
May 2020 Newsletter
So excited to announce the launch of MY NEW WEBSITE! What an endeavor. Now I know why web designers make the big bucks.
This issue I looked at: staging ideas; how to save $$$ & apply for the STAR Credit (do it today before you forget!); water conservation & water damage (both are important for different reasons); Face Silks (make up removing magic) & an offer for a free one to try; my peanut butter bar recipe; & a plug for a Netflix show, Outer Banks, my son worked on that is super binge-able that will get you in the mood for summer.
June 2020 Newsletter
WNY has entered PHASE 2, which means I can show homes to you again!!! Let’s talk about how I can help get you moving!
This issue I talked about: announcing my 100th social media post for GOING GREEN & all I have learned from the process; Safety in the Home & VOCS; links to places to EXPLORE NATURE; a refreshing & easy Blueberry Glaze Pie recipe; & an offer for one of my hand-knitted all cotton leaf shaped wash/dishcloths.
July 2020 Newsletter
Join me in the Plastic Free July 2020 Challenge! I hope to inspire some people to look at & reduce their plastic pollution.
Issue 6 explores: a new feature- Healthy Home, Healthy Planet- my attempts to ditch the plastic & toxic chemicals in my home with recipes for all natural, green cleaners & air fresheners you can make at home; how to tackle clutter, where to donate & what to do with all the stuff you don’t need; Safety in the Home looks at poisoning & indoor air pollution; an offer for a free beeswax wrap; & a recipe for a refreshing Basil Lime Summer Drink.
August 2020 Newsletter
NOW is the time to BUY or SELL a home! Interest rates & inventory are SO low. Ask me how I can help get you moving!
In this newsletter I introduced: my latest nifty new listing; how & why to compost; tips on moving with your pet; how to protect your pet from poisons; & a versatile recipe for a homemade baking mix you can use in many recipes.
Sept 2020 Newsletter
I have super exciting news! After too many costly repairs on my Hyundai Santa Fe with 170K miles, I have taken the plunge with an all electric car- Rubee! SO happy for this change, I hope to inspire you to make the switch from an ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) to an EV (Electric Vehicle). Stay tuned on my FB & IG pages for more info.
In this newsletter I looked at : my latest nifty new listing UNDER CONTRACT; how to make your own Lemon Dishwasher Detergent; why you need to call Dig Safely NY if you are planning to dig on your property for any reason; & a recipe for my favorite tabouli.
Jan 2021 Newsletter
Welcome 2021! Ready for positive change & renewal of commitments & intentions.
I'm excited to announce I am now a certified consultant for COMMON ENERGY & can educate you about what the program offers & help you navigate the enrollment process! My goal is to sign up as many people as I can for clean solar energy generated with 100% NYS sunshine, saving you $ & preventing (literally) tons of emissions! Ask me for more info!
Why should you be pre-approved before you start shopping for a new home & what questions should you ask your mortgage broker?
2021 Challenge—To Do One Thing a Day that Helps the Planet. Through documenting & sharing my daily attempts, I hope to inspire & educate others, as well as discover more ways to improve the health of our environment & my home. See my website for my daily efforts.
Feb 2021 Newsletter
Now is the time to start thinking about decluttering & getting your home ready to sell in the upcoming spring market.
In this newsletter: Find out what I have discovered in my 2021 Challenge- Daily Efforts to Save the Planet; Our digital habits have a carbon footprint, but how can we reduce our impact?; How to declutter mindfully; An offer for a knitted lavender filled heart; my recipe for Linzer heart cookies that make great gifts.
March 2021 Newsletter
After the winter months, we all are craving some green. Good thing spring is on its way!
In this issue: What to expect in the current WNY real estate market; New discoveries in my 2021 Challenge- Daily Efforts to Save the Planet; Sustainable Swaps you can make easily; A blurb about me; An offer for a eco-friendly bamboo toothbrush; A favorite recipe for sweet potato pizza in a skillet.
July 2021 Newsletter
Summer heat has arrived & the WNY real estate market is still hot. How’s the market these days? Find out what buyers & sellers can expect in this seller’s market.
Meet Carissa DiRado from Premium Mortgage & see how she can make financing options make sense & why you should get pre-approved. Do you know what to NOT do after you apply for your mortgage? The Home Buyer’s Handbook has super valuable info you’ll want to know.
Sign up for solar energy with Common Energy to save carbon emissions & money. Check out my favorite summer time recipe- Jeannette’s Gazpacho.
Feb 2022 Newsletter
Thanks & LOVE to all my awesome clients who have trusted me to help them buy or sell their home! Now is a great time to get ready for the Spring market!
In this newsletter: Take in some local nature & see the beauty in WNY; Order some tree & shrub seedlings to plant in springtime; An offer for a crocheted heart coaster or pin; my recipe for Linzer heart cookies that make great gifts.
April 2022 Newsletter
Happy Earth Day! An update on last year’s intention to Do One Thing Every Day That Helps the Planet (still a work in progress!); The Spring Real Estate Market is here; tips on how-to & a challenge to pickup up roadside litter with a handmade crocheted plant hanger reward; a recipe for Easy 3 Ingredient Laundry Soap & a link to create your own QR code that can take the place of a paper business card.
May 2022 Newsletter
A quick newsletter where I share my new nifty listing- 1909 Grover Road in East Aurora & attempt to condense all the amazing features of the home. For more info, see My Listings tab. I also have created a virtual tour, where you can walk through the home. (A bit over dramatic with the music, I know :))
To market a home, I pull out all the stops: take 100s of photos & edit the best ones, create custom brochures, & share all the details on social media & my website.