Exit Realty Center - Andy and Carleen

08/14/2015

JUST REDUCED!! Cute, adorable, enchanting…(well, you get the idea) 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on a cul-de-sac. With its high ceilings, open floor plan, and TONS of natural light, this house is a PERFECT remedy for anyone feeling the blues! The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar (with colorful pendant lights hanging just above), ample cabinet space, and a pantry closet. The dining space includes a window seat, ideal for additional seating. The spacious living room has built-in storage above the gas log fire place, and an adjacent formal dining area for family gatherings (or excellent for an office setup). The sunny master suite includes a roomy bedroom, and the master bath has a double vanity, a jetted tub, and new lighting. A stairwell leads up to a bonus room (presently used for storage--adding 300 square feet to the 1644 square feet in the main level). If finished, the room could provide an additional 4th bedroom or living space. The heating and cooling system, garbage disposal, security system, and garage door motor were replaced in May, 2014. Affordably priced at just $154,900, it's an ideal home for a first-time buyer!

08/11/2015

Want to move to the Outback, mate? EXQUISITE does not adequately describe this 4 bedroom, 2 full bath, and 2 half bath home located in the Outback subdivision. The open floor plan, tray ceilings, crown molding, an electric fireplace, surround sound wiring, solar tubes, hardwood floors, and porcelain tile are just some of the features that will appeal to the buyer with discriminating taste. The kitchen includes a double oven, under the cabinet lighting (which casts a warm glow), a tiled backsplash, a breakfast bar, a large island, tons of cabinets (including those with glass doors), a warming tray drawer, and a trash compactor. The cheery sunroom is perfect for curling up with a good book, and the 2nd floor bonus room (ideal as a 5th bedroom) was recently finished and includes a half bath. In need of storage? Not only will you find LOTS of closet space, but the large attic is perfect to house all of your seasonal items. The Rheem Marathon water heater was purchased in 2008 and has a 50-year warranty. If your wish is for a spacious home in a GORGEOUS setting, consider it granted!

08/10/2015

BIG BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! HUGE 6,152 square foot home located on one-half acre in the Rosewood Estates Subdivision. With 8 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 4 living spaces, 2 fireplaces (and a partridge in a pair tree—just kidding), this home will accommodate a large clan. The eat-in kitchen features a double oven, a sub-zero refrigerator and freezer, heat lamps under the vented hood to keep dishes warm, TONS of counter and cabinet space, and even a nifty dropdown cookbook holder. Two of the living spaces have wood burning fireplaces flanked by built-in bookshelves, perfect to display all of the buyer’s collectibles or treasured books. The large master bedroom offers abundant closet space, and a cozy area with window seats overlooking the main floor outside deck. A sunroom, formal dining room, 2 additional bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms are also located on the main floor. The completely finished walk-out basement features 2 living spaces, 5 bedrooms, and a utility room. The gorgeous yard includes a sprinkler system, a vegetable garden, a covered patio, and outside access to a basement shop. At a selling price of just $390,000 (only $63.39 per square foot), this home definitely qualifies as a MUST SEE!

04/14/2015

You've heard of a "Bicycle Built for Two", well check out this cute two bedroom, two bath "Condo Built for Two." Located in the Greenbriar subdivision and COMPLETELY updated, the condo features high ceilings, an open floor plan, a wood burning fireplace, and a sunny sunroom! Priced at just $116,500, it's not only adorable, but affordable!! For more information or to take a tour, please contact Andy Anderson at (870) 761-7033 or Carleen Marburger at (870) 761-7033.
http://www.exite-listings.com/etour.html/TOURID/146703

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01/28/2015

HUNGRY? LET’S GO SHOPPING!

Confused about good carbs versus bad carbs? Unsure of what to look for when reading a food label? Do you have the misconception that if it’s healthy, the food must taste like cardboard? Want to start eating healthy but don’t know where to begin? Join me for a grocery shopping field trip to the NEW Kroger in Jonesboro. We’ll sample (for FREE) scrumptious AND good-for-you foods which you can try BEFORE you decide to buy!

DATE: Saturday, February 21st
TIME: 11 AM
LOCATION: Meet in the Produce Section of Kroger
COST: Not a dime. It’s FREE!!
RSVP: By Thursday, February 19th, 6:00 PM (to give me enough time to prepare materials and samples).

So c'mon! I guarantee it'll be an informative and DEE-LICIOUS shopping experience!

01/06/2015

"I remember the look on my children's faces the first time they saw our new home. Their eyes were huge as they ran up and down the stairs exclaiming, "This is OUR house?!!" -- the Sellers at 2703 Michael

Check out this GORGEOUS four bedroom, three bath home located on an extra-large lot in the Robinwood subdivision. Listed at $249,900, it is priced to sell! The huge floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings provide tons of natural light throughout the home. The large eat-in kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, a breakfast bar with a center island, and a built-in work station perfect for the novice or experienced chef. The living room features an impressive two story brick fireplace, sky lights, and wood beam ceilings.The spacious master suite is located on the second floor and includes a large bedroom with a fireplace, a set of glass doors leading out to the backyard deck, a jet tub, a separate shower, a double vanity, and a HUGE walk-in closet. The finished basement includes a fourth bedroom (or office), a third bathroom, and an additional living space ideal for family game or movie night. If you would like additional information, please call Carleen at 870-761-7033 or Andy at 870-919-2420.

01/05/2015

You spent months preparing. Countless weeks were dedicated to planning and shopping for that perfect gift. Days were filled with the frenzy surrounding decorations, last minute sales, and fabulous food. Oh the excitement! Family. Friends. Parties. Celebrations. It’s joyous…it’s exhilarating…it’s…what?! Over?!?!

Once New Year’s has come and gone, many people (including myself), feel a bit of a post-holiday letdown. In addition to exercise (guaranteed to lift your spirits), consider these tips to help pull you out of your slump and boost your mood:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/…/avoiding-postholiday-letd_b….

11/06/2014

Not only will the chili bring on a warm and cozy feeling (see today's earlier post), check out the brand spankin’ new 3 bedroom, 2 bath home at 4816 Ocean! Whether you work in Jonesboro, Brookland, or Paragould, you’ll note the location is EXTREMELY convenient! The living room, which is open to the kitchen and dining area, features a tray ceiling and dark, hand-scraped wood-laminate floors. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, ample storage, solid surface countertops, and a breakfast bar illuminated by glowing pendant lights. The master bedroom has a large walk-in closet, and the master bath includes a tiled shower, a jetted tub, and a double vanity (with really cool and unique rectangular-shaped sinks). If you would like more information or are interested in taking a tour, please feel free to call Andy at (870) 919-2420 or Carleen at (870) 761-7033 or send us a message.

11/06/2014

Lisa Rouse Kathy Szaj Beth Cupp Jimmie Farmer Katie Marburger Marybeth Szaj Peller Cornelius Lovelace Becky Clark Palma Kathy Scott Bowlin Schuyler Sammons Jerry Halsell Kelly Crandall Freier

“Oh the weather outside is frightful….” well, maybe that’s a slight exaggeration but if next week’s forecast is accurate, it WILL BE a great time to whip up a batch of healthy, hearty, and delicious turkey chili. The recipe includes sweet corn which adds tremendous flavor and contrary to popular belief, is NOT bad for you (see the link below: 5 Myths about Corn You Should Stop Believing).

SIMPLE TURKEY CHILI

INGREDIENTS:

1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
1 pound ground turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 cup of water
1 can of Rotel
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can black beans (or any you prefer) – drained, rinsed
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 package frozen sweet corn

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Place turkey in the pot and cook until evenly browned. Stir in onion and cook until tender.
2. Pour water and Rotel into the pot. Mix in tomatoes, beans, corn, and garlic. Season with chili powder, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Ahh -- there's nothing quite like a crisp cob of sweet corn in the summer. But even though there's no contesting the deliciousness of corn -- just off the grill is our preference, but also great from the oven or even microwaved -- there seem to be a ...

10/23/2014

Kathy Szaj Audra Pillow Williams Marybeth Szaj Peller Susan Coy Beth Cupp
Congratulations! The bank approved your home loan! And since it’s sure to be smooth sailing from here on out until move-in date, you can grab your credit card and buy that brand new refrigerator, bedroom suite, and huge flatscreen TV! Right? Mmm…not so much. In fact, many borrowers unwittingly make HUGE mistakes (such as buying on credit before closing), which very well could result in your lender deciding just days before the big move to reject your home loan! Click on the link below to learn 8 Customer Choices Which Will Get Your Mortgage Loan Approval “Revoked” By the Bank.

http://themortgagereports.com/255/how-to-unapprove-your-mortgage-approval-in-process

8 things you should absolutely not do while your mortgage is in-process. Ignore them at your own peril. Get live mortgage rates.

10/17/2014

Jimmie Farmer Lisa Rouse Katie Marburger Andy Anderson

Lately, my sister and I have been on a quesadilla kick made with Food for Life brown rice tortillas. They’re amazingly tasty and crisp up nicely when heated in the oven (or any type of countertop grilling gizmo).

Why RICE tortillas rather than the good old, familiar white flour or whole wheat tortillas? The simple answer is that wheat has become a problem for many, many people. In fact, if you often feel sluggish or bloated, try eliminating wheat from your diet for two weeks. I’m willing to bet you’ll feel a whole lot better! (Other negative effects of wheat consumption include gluten intolerance, weight gain, blood sugar spikes, and the onset of autoimmune conditions.)

http://www.livestrong.com/article/468167-the-negative-effects-of-wheat-in-your-diet/

Rice tortillas are a scrumptious alternative to tortillas that are made with white flour (equally as bad as refined sugars) or wheat. Add raw baby spinach, cooked chicken, refried or black beans, cheese, avocado, and you’ll have a quick and healthy meal. Trust me. They’re delish! (Would I lead you astray?)

Tip: Although we can’t currently buy Food for Life Rice Tortillas here in Jonesboro (but we’re hoping the new Kroger will carry them), you can buy them at Whole Foods in Memphis (and other cities) and order them online directly from the Food for Life website:

Food for Life Product information only:
http://www.foodforlife.com/product/tortillas/brown-rice-tortillas

Order form:
http://foodforlife.elsstore.com/shop/product_view2.asp?id=93942&StoreID=C4FECA1CA46D4304A51471264AA3444F&CategoryID=40687

Additional website:
The Gluten-free Mall:
http://www.glutenfreemall.com/catalog/food-life-whole-grain-brown-rice-glutenfree-tortillas-p-1700.html

Of the hundreds of species of grains, wheat is the most common in the American diet. Wheat and its flour are used to make bread, buns, pasta, bagels, cookies, cakes, muffins, croissants, crackers, breakfast cereals and granola bars, just to name a few examples. Grains were not part of the traditiona…

10/15/2014

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