Mary O'Keefe, Realtor

06/19/2026

It’s not always big issues that kill a deal 👀
Sometimes it’s the smell, the lighting, or just the “feel” of the home
And buyers pick up on it faster than they can explain it.

06/19/2026

These simple tricks will kick your stubborn household odors for good!

06/18/2026

Give your home's exterior an update with these nature-friendly upgrades.

These sustainable curb appeal will leave your neighbors green with envy.

06/17/2026

Negotiation doesn’t end with numbers 🤝
It ends when a buyer emotionally connects to the home ❤️🏡
Once that happens, small details stop feeling like problems.

06/17/2026

This is the perfect appetizer that your guests are sure to devour!

Queso fundido:
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• ½ c. yellow onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped (reserve some for topping)
• 4 oz fresh pork chorizo sausage, casing removed
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 c. Monterey jack cheese, shredded
• ¾ c. Mexican style lager beer

Toppings:
• ¾ c. roma tomatoes, chopped
• ¼ c. red onion, peeled and minced
• ¼ c. queso fresco cheese, crumbled
• 1½ tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• Tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions:
1. Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions, garlic, and peppers for 2 minutes. Crumble in the sausage, and continue to sauté for 5 minutes or until sausage is cooked completely.
2. In a large bowl, toss flour with cheddar and Monterey jack, until coated.
3. Pour beer into the skillet to deglaze, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan to get all the tasty brown bits. Whisk in cheese, a handful at a time, until melted and smooth. Reduce heat to low, and allow to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. When ready to serve, top hot (and still simmering) queso with tomatoes, onion, queso fresco cheese, and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.

06/16/2026

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06/15/2026

No one says it out loud, but it’s true ⏱️👀
Most buyers decide how they feel about a home in the first 5 seconds
After that, they’re just trying to justify it.

06/15/2026

These dogs with jobs are doing more than rolling over!!

These jobs are for the dogs.

06/12/2026

Price gets people in the door 💰
Emotion closes the deal ❤️
When a buyer starts imagining life in the home, everything else becomes background noise.

06/11/2026

Herb-Tofu stuffed peppers — count this as a must-try!

This is the only vegan alternative you need for stuffed peppers.