Debra Askew, Realtor, SRES

09/21/2026

Granola bars are convenient but there are better options out there for keeping you full. These high protein snacks are worth keeping on hand 💪


https://www.realsimple.com/high-protein-snacks-better-than-granola-bar-12070305

09/18/2026

A well decorated front porch sets the tone for the entire season. These fall ideas are warm, inviting and easier to pull off than you might think 🍂

Bring the beauty of fall right to your front door.

09/17/2026

"Is the housing market going to crash?"

We get this question a lot lately, and if you've wondered the same thing, you're not alone — roughly 4 in 10 buyers and sellers say they're worried about one.

But the numbers tell a calmer story. There are more homes on the market than we've seen in years, sales are running ahead of last year, and prices are holding steady. Most economists call 2026 a rebalancing year — a market finding its footing after some wild swings.

Every market is different, and yours might look nothing like the national picture. That's exactly why it's worth asking about your area specifically instead of settling for the scariest headline in your feed.

Call/text/email us at (407) 312-0258 or [email protected] if you have questions

09/17/2026

The triangle method for decorating shelves is one of those simple design tricks that makes a big difference 🏡 Worth trying before your next rearrange.


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09/16/2026

Halloween candy bowls are one of those small details that actually make the holiday more fun 🎃 These picks are festive and ready to stock up.

Whether you're looking for cute, creepy or elegant, we found a candy bowl that will delight all your trick-or-treaters.

09/15/2026

Lunch does not have to mean another sandwich. These easy ideas are a welcome change of pace and simple enough for any day of the week 🥗


https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/meals-menus/a73670844/easy-lunch-ideas-not-sandwich/

Grab your trowel because fall is the perfect time to plant. From veggies to spring bulbs, discover when and what you can safely plant in autumn.

09/15/2026

The smartest way to use AI in a home search? Give it the homework.

Let it sharpen your wish list, explain the confusing terms, rough out the numbers, and build your shortlist. It's genuinely good at all of that.

Then take what it found to a professional who can verify it — someone who's walked those streets, knows what homes there actually sell for, and can spot the things no chatbot can see.

One of my favorite conversations lately: bring me what the chatbot told you, and I'll tell you what it got right.

Read the full article: https://debrajaskew.myagent.site/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search-and-how-to-make-it-work-for-you/

09/11/2026

Fall planting is one of those things that catches a lot of homeowners off guard. Getting ahead of it now sets your yard up for a much better spring 🌿

Grab your trowel because fall is the perfect time to plant. From veggies to spring bulbs, discover when and what you can safely plant in autumn.

09/10/2026

Selling soon? Here's something most sellers haven't thought about yet: buyers' AI tools now read and summarize listings before anyone looks at your photos. Your home might reach its next buyer as three bullet points in a chat window.

That changes what a great listing has to do. Specific, accurate details get found and repeated — vague lifestyle copy gets skipped. Your photos and your facts need to tell the same story. And pricing right matters more than ever, because a mispriced home quietly drops out of searches it never even knew were happening.

Sellers who understand this have a real edge right now. The full post explains how it works.
Read the full article: https://debrajaskew.myagent.site/how-ai-is-changing-the-home-search-and-how-to-make-it-work-for-you/

09/10/2026

Quiet luxury in the kitchen is about understated choices that feel elevated without trying too hard ✨ These design ideas are a great reference point for any upcoming update.

Discover how quiet luxury kitchen design uses hidden appliances and integrated cabinetry to create a seamless, peaceful and highly functional home space.