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Employee Spotlight: Leah Stanley |
Leah Stanley, Title Officer at Cowlitz County Title, works with REALTORS, surveyors, appraisers, lawyers and homeowners examining title in the closing of sale and refinance transactions. Leah has been with Cowlitz County Title for ten and a half years, working in escrow for five and a half of those years and in title for five years. Prior to joining Cowlitz County Title, Leah was in the banking industry spending fourteen years in lending, credit, loan servicing, and as a teller.
Leah has local roots graduating from Castle Rock High School. She enjoys gardening, reading and cooking. Leah enjoys Mexican restaurants and restaurants that specialize in gluten free food. When it is time to go on vacation, Leah heads to a beach and an ocean. For your next title needs, contact Leah at leah@cowlitztitle.com 360-423-5330.
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1 lb. brown sugar
1 c. table salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. cloves
Mix ingredients together dry. Fillet salmon and cut in 1.5 inch strips crosswise. Place a layer of fish in a bowl skin side down; sprinkle with a layer of dry mix. Repeat, stacking tightly and ending with a layer of dry mix. Cover with a plate and weight top. Fish forms its own brine. Let soak for 8 to 12 hours depending on size of fish. Rinse, pat dry and smoke as desired.
Option: Remove fish from smoker, brush with honey and place in a 180 degree oven for 30 minutes.
Recipe courtesy of Rocky Point Resort, Petersburg, Alaska.
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5 Ways Real Estate Agents Can Differentiate Themselves |
We all make mistakes, even seasoned professionals who seem to get everything right. Learning from your mistakes is what sets a great listing agent apart from a not-so-great one. While it's a great idea to take a live-and-learn approach when those inevitable mistakes happen, it's even better to avoid them altogether if possible. Learn from the mistakes of long-time pros by familiarizing yourself with the most common errors real estate agents make here. |
Rent Prices Exceed Home Loan Payments in Many Areas of U.S. |
The median monthly price to rent a home is $1,607, which makes renting some 15.5% more expensive than the monthly mortgage payments on a starter home in about half of the 50 largest cities in America, according to realtor.com. While this is potentially bad news for renters, it's good news for first-time buyers in many areas where low interest rates put starter homes within reach. Click here to learn more about the growth of rent prices.
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Cultivating Mental Strength |
People spend a fair amount of time thinking about physical strength and how to become more physically healthy, but how often do we think about mental health or strengthening? Mental strength, according to psychologist and author Amy Morin, means that you “manage your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in a way that sets you up for success in life.” Mentally strong people face the same challenges and obstacles as everyone else. The difference is in how they respond to these obstacles. And the good news is that, just like physical strength, anyone can work to develop mental strength. Click here to learn how.
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Rising COVID Rates Plus Economic Recovery Leads to Flat Mortgage Rates |
The ongoing tug-of-war between the economic recovery and rising COVID-19 cases has left mortgage rates moving sideways. And while there is still time left to refinance at a low rate, for homebuyers, the greatest obstacle is low inventory. With scarce options for finding a home, what will spell welcome relief for homebuyers is if we see a steady climb in homeowners deciding to sell. This gain in new listings has slowed recently as a results of students heading back to school, but the expectation is for this lull to be temporary. Overall, the outlook is for improved options for homebuyers in the months ahead. Click here to learn more. |
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