Wenatchee World: Today's Real Estate Articles 6/26/08

For me, a wonderful sauce can make any meat tast amazing. Here's one of my best that compliments any beef or lamb dish and provides that wow factor.

Dijon/Port Lamb or Beef Reduction Sauce

Drippings from meet

¾ cup port

¾ cup beef stock

¾ cup heavy cream

¾ cup shallots

3+ tablespoons fresh mint

3+ tablespoons unsalted butter

3-6 tablespoons Dijon depending on your taste (add at end)

Throw all items except the butter and dijon into a sauce pan and whisk/reduce considerably on high heat. Toward the tail end of the reduction process, add the butter and dijon.

Enjoy!

Some Easy Ways To Maintain Home Values

Some Easy Ways To Maintain Home Values The easiest way to maintain and improve your home's value is consistent maintenance and repair. Keeping up with seasonal issues like inspecting your roof for weather damage in the spring or cleaning gutters and downspouts in the fall keeps the time you have to spend on these tasks at a minimum. When you're thinking about the value of your home, also keep these things in mind: __ Overall condition of your property. In addition to the above tasks, inspect your property regularly and maintain a clean home. With the pace of life getting faster, many people just don't have the time to "fix up" a new home. They want a home they can move into easily. Keeping up with maintenance and small repairs also allows you more time to enjoy your property. __ Bedrooms and bathrooms. How many are there? Have they been remodeled or updated? __ Outdoor area. How big is the yard? Is there a deck or patio? __ Garage. 1, 2 or 3 cars? __ Kitchen. How up-to-date is it? Has it been remodeled? __ Is there a family room? How big is it? Visit The Davidson Team at www.WenatcheeHouses.com for home maintenance tips, buying and selling tips, MLS property searches, town and community information and more! Warm regards, The Davidson Team "Start Packing Today!"