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LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE! Revitalize Your Home  Selling your home just got easier—and smarter—thanks to the RealVitalize® program from Coldwell Banker. Designed to help homeowners make impactful updates that attract buyers, RealVitalize lets you complete home improvements with no money due upfront. Whether it’s painting, staging, replacing flooring, or remodeling kitchens and bathrooms, RealVitalize connects sellers to Angi’s nationwide network of trusted […]
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO Mind your P’s and Q’s in this market!  Our real estate market is showing signs of buyer hesitation. Homes are staying on the market longer—about 80 days on average—and some price negotiation is likely. We’re noticing that houses which are “move-in ready” tend to sell faster and are more likely to achieve their asking price. Being market-ready might include updates like replacing heavily […]
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE! Looking forward to warmer weather!
IN THE SPOTLIGHT For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality.  “I raise up my voice, not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard.”  —Malala Yousafzai International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8 each year, commemorates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and calls for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls around the world. […]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Follow me on Bluesky! I’m making a social media move to Bluesky. Follow me at Karen Best@cbkarenbest.bsky.social. Check out my new page for some terrific information! Look forward to seeing you there! Karen Best — Bluesky
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO Spring Market Update! There is good news in our current real estate market for sellers who are realistic and a bit patient. Local inventory for single-family homes is very low right now, which is helping to maintain values. If you are realistic about pricing, your home has a high likelihood of selling for approximately 94% of the list […]
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LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE! Happy Valentine’s Day!  What are you doing to celebrate this year? I just got back from visiting my son and his family in New Hampshire. I went for my youngest grandson Sawyer’s 4th birthday. He’s incredibly articulate for a four-year-old—one foot still in toddlerhood and the other boldly tackling the world. He carries his well-loved teddy under one […]
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE! Jefferson Community Foundation Jefferson Community Foundation is your local community foundation, and our work is dedicated to the residents of Jefferson County. Founded in 2005, we understand the landscape — trends, obstacles, and opportunities — of community health and keep abreast of efforts that will enable all people to thrive. We know which local nonprofits are focused on […]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Celebrating Black History month! “African Americans and Labor”    This year’s Black history month theme of Black people in the labor force is a testament to unimaginable resilience and unyielding hope in the face of profound injustice. From the brutal dehumanization of enslavement, where generations toiled without freedom or recognition, to the Reconstruction era’s fragile promises of opportunity, African Americans have […]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Honoring a Courageous Leader, Activist & Speaker: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Today we honor the memory and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his important, meaningful contributions. Please join me in remembering Dr. King on this day and throughout the year by following his example – extend a hand to those in need and let kindness prevail. “We need qualitative shifts in our souls as […]
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE! 7 Tips for Creating a Healthier Home in the New Year When it comes to living a healthier lifestyle, the little things can add up and make a considerable impact! It’s not just about hitting the gym or eating right – it’s also about creating a healthier home environment and adopting habits that promote overall well-being. To help you on your journey, here are some tips […]
REAL ESTATE NEWS & INFO What Moves You? Welcome to 2025! From what I’m reading, it doesn’t appear that interest rates will decrease significantly any time soon. Trends indicate that home values are neither decreasing notably nor increasing in any meaningful way. In other words, the market remains stable and slow. At the risk of stating the obvious, there is still a shortage […]
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE! Happy New Year Everyone!
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE! Happy Hanukkah! Chag Sameach/Happy Festival of Lights! Celebrated from December 25 – Jan 2. Wishing you a season of peace.
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE! Merry Christmas! Wishing you and your family a wonderful day packed full of fun and love.
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE! Discovering the Rich Tapestry of December Holidays  December is a diverse and multicultural month filled with various holidays that hold deep significance for people around the world. Let’s explore some of these holidays to appreciate the traditions, cultures, and meanings that make this month so special. Bodhi Day (December 8th) is a Buddhist holiday commemorating the day when Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, attained enlightenment under […]
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Feeling Nostalgic My grandsons, Rowan and Sawyer trimming their tree last year. I love the nostalgia of the holiday season. There are many different celebrations in December, one of which may reflect your own heritage and belief system. I grew up in a small farm community in Oregon. My father was a minister at a community church, […]
LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE! Happy Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is fast approaching. This seems an appropriate time to reflect on the year and all I am thankful for. This has led me to explore the connection between gratitude, thankfulness, and joy. In positive psychology, gratitude is the human way of acknowledging the good things in life. I thought of a clip from “The Morning […]

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