Darcy Rockwell at Coldwell Banker Prime Properties

09/27/2026

Meet Morgan Minkler, GROTTO’s Lead Esthetician. ✨

Morgan is a NYS Licensed Esthetician who has been part of the GROTTO team since May 2023. With a passion for results-driven skincare and beautifully customized services, she’s known for her attention to detail, warm approach, and ability to make every client feel comfortable and cared for.

Morgan specializes in customized facials and holds advanced certifications in Dermaplaning and Microcurrent. She also offers precision waxing, including Brazilian waxing, along with expertly applied lash extensions ranging from classic sets to mega volume.

Every service is thoughtfully tailored to each client’s individual needs, with the perfect balance of relaxation, confidence, and visible results.

We’re so lucky to have Morgan as such an important part of the GROTTO team. 🖤

09/26/2026

09/26/2026

09/25/2026

Do you enjoy helping your community?
Do you like fire trucks?
Do you have an unhealthy curiosity about what’s going on every time you hear sirens? 👀

Good news — there’s an easier way to find out than asking in the neighborhood group. 😂🚒

Join the Wynantskill Fire Department!

🔥 No experience needed — we’ll train you.
🤝 Make some great friends.
❤️ Give back to your community.
🚒 And finally find out what all those sirens are about.

🔥 16 or older? Perfect. There’s a spot for you — Junior Firefighters can start at 16!

📲 Interested? Send us a message!

Not interested? Share this anyway. We know you know somebody who asks about the sirens. 👀😂

09/24/2026

How to Keep a Home Sale Moving After You Accept an Offer
Accepting an offer feels like a major milestone, but it isn't the end of the selling process. There are still several steps between a signed agreement and the day ownership changes hands.
Sellers can't control every part of that timeline. They can, however, stay organized and respond quickly when something...

Accepting an offer is an important step, but the sale still has work ahead. Staying organized, responsive, and aware of deadlines can help keep the transaction moving.

09/23/2026

Get your orders in early. Call ahead

09/20/2026

Look at the updated Averill Park School District Market Watch Report.

With real estate being local, it's important to work with a local expert that understands the changing market.

09/19/2026

09/19/2026

What Should Stay With the House When You Sell?
A buyer tours your home and sees the dining room light fixture, garage shelving, and smart doorbell. You may see personal belongings that will move with you. The buyer may assume some of those same items are part of the house.
Sorting that out early can prevent confusion once an offer is on the table.
Don't...

Buyers and sellers don't always make the same assumptions about what stays with a home. Clarifying fixtures, appliances, and other items early can prevent confusion later.

09/18/2026

When to Repair, Replace, or Leave a Home Feature Alone
Not every worn, dated, or imperfect part of a home needs to be replaced. Sometimes a relatively small repair can add years to its useful life. In other cases, continuing to patch the same problem costs more time and money than replacing it.
Knowing which approach makes sense starts with looking at more...

Not every worn or dated part of a home needs to be replaced. Learn how to weigh condition, repair history, function, and future plans before deciding what to do.