James Carstensen Realtor

09/11/2026

New listing! Excited to bring this home to the market. Reach out if you want more details or to schedule a showing.

09/09/2026

New listing! Excited to bring this home to the market. Reach out if you want more details or to schedule a showing.

05/24/2026

Check out this list of first-time homebuyer programs to help get you started on the path to buying your first home.

Saving for a down payment is challenging, especially for first-time homebuyers. Government-funded programs can help make it possible.

05/23/2026

Are you making a dessert for an upcoming Memorial Day picnic? Try this Berry Almond Crisp as a perfect summery treat!

Ingredients:
• 1 pound strawberries
• 14 ounces red currants
• 1½ pounds raspberries
• Generous 1 cup superfine sugar, divided
• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• sticks salted butter, diced and softened, plus more for greasing

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease two 9½-inch round porcelain baking dishes with melted butter. Wash and dry all the fruit, and then hull the strawberries and pull the red currants off their stalks.
2. Put the berries and currants in a large bowl, sprinkle with a scant ½ cup of the sugar, and stir to combine. Divide the fruit between the baking dishes, spreading it in a single layer.
3. In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, remaining sugar, diced butter, and ground almonds. Rub the ingredients lightly together with your fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
4. Scatter a layer of the crumb mixture over the fruit in the baking dishes and bake for 40 minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp. Serve warm.

Recipe from: Enjoy: Recipes for Memorable Gatherings by Perla Servan-Schreiber. Photography by Nathalie Carnet.

05/23/2026

Where will you be spending Memorial Day weekend?

05/22/2026

What’s on the menu this holiday weekend? ☀️ It's time to find the perfect space for all your summer barbecues.

05/21/2026

Where would you rather spend Memorial Day: lounging by the pool or soaking up the sun at the beach? 🏖️🏊‍♀️

No matter where you’re headed, make sure your travel plans are covered. Travel insurance helps you relax and enjoy the long weekend worry-free. Let’s chat about how to protect your trip! ✈️🌟

05/21/2026

Could selling be the best option for your family? Find out, and reach out with any questions!

Not sure whether to stay put or make a move? Here’s how to tell if it’s the right time to sell.

05/20/2026

Be there for those who need you most! According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than one in five Americans in the United States live with some form of mental illness. Whether you’re seeking help for your personal needs or want to share your support with friends and family, this month is a great time to reach out. We’re all in this together. 🙌🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

05/19/2026

Tornado season is here! Be prepared to keep your family safe with these essential tips, and review your insurance coverage to better ensure that you have adequate protection in case of a storm.

Don't wait until disaster strikes to get the coverage you need—request a quote for reliable homeowners insurance today.