Daily Happenings, Reading, Real Estate

The Fall Issue of “Good to Be Home” is here!

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Fall is one of my favorite times to enjoy home a little more — cooler days, cozy evenings, good food and maybe even tackling a few of those things around the house we’ve been ignoring. 

This issue is packed with a little bit of everything:

Helpful tips for pet owners
Home updates + seasonal decorating inspiration
Creamy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Gnocchi
Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding
Seasonal home maintenance tips
And plenty of ideas for simply enjoying HOME!

Want your own FREE copy of Good to Be Home? Send me a message and I’ll get you added to my complimentary magazine list! 

And of course, when you need more than home inspiration, I’m here for that too. I’m Lora Rousseau, and I love helping buyers and sellers throughout Hickory, NC, Catawba County and the surrounding North Carolina Foothills with buying, selling, and relocating.

Because around here… Lora Knows Home. 

Warmly,
Lora

Daily Happenings, Real Estate

Mortgage Rates Are Holding Steady!

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After five weeks of increases, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is holding at 6.67% this week.

For buyers in Hickory, NC and the Catawba County area, steady rates combined with more homes on the market may create something we haven’t seen as much of in recent years — more choices, less competition, and more room to negotiate. 🙌

If you’ve been thinking about buying a home in the Hickory, NC area, this is a good time to know your numbers, understand the local market, and be ready when the right home comes along.

I’m always happy to talk real estate and help you figure out whether now makes sense for you. 💗🏠

Warmly,
Lora

Amazon Finds

Amazon Find: The Drink Carrier We Love!

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Okay, this is one of those Amazon finds that isn’t particularly fancy or exciting… until you have one. 😂

I originally bought this reusable drink carrier in red, and we ended up using it SO much that I bought another one. Now we keep one in each car, and Dean loves them just as much as I do!

We use these things ALL. THE. TIME.

Running out to Starbbies? ☕ Grab the drink carrier. Taking several bottles of water with us? 💦 Drink carrier. Bringing drinks into the office? Yep, drink carrier again.

It holds up to six drinks, has a handle that makes everything easy to carry, and when you’re not using it, it folds down so it doesn’t take up a bunch of room in the car. It’s one of those simple little things that you don’t realize you need until you have it.

And I especially love not having to juggle multiple drinks or deal with those flimsy cardboard drink carriers that can tip over before I make it where I’m going. 😬

The biggest endorsement I can give this one? We bought a second one. If something earns a permanent spot in BOTH of our cars, you know it’s a must have! Definitely one of my favorite inexpensive, practical Amazon finds!

⭐ Lora’s Amazon Find Score: 5/5