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Employee Spotlight: Brittney Rexford |
Welcome Brittney Rexford, Escrow Assistant at Cowlitz County Title. Brittney successfully works with REALTORS, lenders, buyers and sellers to close transactions accurately and on time. Brittney has worked in banking, assisting customers with their financial and banking needs for 4+ years where she has training in ICBA, financial security and new accounts. She is looking forward to assisting customers in getting into their first, or forever, home and being able to share the excitement with them.
Brittney has local roots growing up in Cowlitz County, and she is a graduate of Kelso High School. Brittney enjoys traveling, trying new foods, reading, and being in the sun. Her favorite local restaurant is Junior's Tacos. Brittney’s favorite place to go on vacation is Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. For your next escrow needs, contact Brittney at brittney@cowlitztitle.com 360-423-5330.
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1/2 cup butter
1.5 cups sugar
7.5 oz. pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1/2 cup water
1.75 cups flour
1 tsp soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup nuts chopped
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cloves
1/8 tsp ginger
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, water and pumpkin puree. Sift dry ingredients, ten add all together and mix. Bake in a well-greased and floured loaf pan at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until done.
Enjoy!
Recipe by Ruby
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Real Estate Braces Against Inflation and Supply Chain Issues |
There's nothing normal about inflation right now - a fact that no one is disputing. While some argue against the Feds' assertion that this inflation is "transitory", barring unforeseen new developments, it doesn't appear that the current path of inflation will upend the real estate industry. With that said, inventory issues may take some time to resolve and broad policy shifts may have long-term effects on housing. Many argue that delays in building new homes will have a stronger effect on the real estate market than the sharp rise in inflation. Click here for more insights into how the real estate industry is bracing itself for rises in inflation and supply chain disruptions. |
Better Technology Doesn't Always Translate to Better Profits |
The pandemic pushed many of our normal business practices towards digitization and a higher reliance on technology. Many mortgage lenders are looking at automation in the digital mortgage space and wondering if they are missing out by not adopting the latest in technologies. While it is important that mortgage banking firms stay current and aware of the latest in technology process, all the data confirms that what is more important is focusing on the people that adopt their digital processes and making sure to meet those customers in the manner of their choosing. Click here to read more.
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Bathroom Renovation Ideas from Top Designers |
While kitchen renovations top the list of most valuable home improvement projects for your clients, bathroom remodels also take a close lead. A mid-range bathroom remodel can return up to 57% of the investment at the time of resale. The latest bathroom remodeling trends are bold, aiming to add drama to this important space. Check out these interior designer and bathroom renovation experts' best tips and tricks for creating the ultimate bathroom oasis.
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The Importance of Relevance and Remarkability |
With nearly 8 billion people on the planet, it's impossible for everyone to stand out from the crowd. But if you're a salesperson in the real estate profession, you need clients to choose you out of a pool of people who are fighting for their attention. In that context, relevance and remarkability -- or literally, getting people to remark, or talk, about you -- is critical to your profession. So what makes you relevant and remarkable, and how can you gauge your relevance and change things for the better? Click here to learn more. |
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