April 2024: NAR Settlement Explanation

  Y'all, the real industry is evolving and there has been a lot of confusing real estate news regarding a $418M Settlement by the National Association of Realtors.  There's been a lot of buzz and a fair share of confusion about the recent developments.   Understanding the Settlement The  National Association of Realtors (NAR) has recently settled  an alleged price-fixing lawsuit that’s been a significant talking point across our industry. While the court’s final approval is pending, it’s crucial to  grasp the potential implications  anticipated to take effect by mid-July 2024.    As soon as I have additional -- and accurate -- information as to how this will affect you as a Buyer or as a Seller, I will send out a separate email. But as of now, this is the best information that I can find to summarize all the "hoopla". ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This might sound exciting and like a potential game-changer for you as a home selle

A TO DO LIST YOU WILL LOVE: May Gardening Tips



Be thankful for the sunshine again and things beginning to grow in the garden!

  • Harden off transplants.
  • Sow lots of flowers & herbs for the bees and wild pollinators to increase biodiversity.
  • Transplant the warm season crops mid-month or earlier with hoop tunnel or frost protection and add compost or seasoil under each plant. 
  • Transplant the remaining brassicas and add compost under each plant. Sow lettuce and radishes around brassicas as a bumper crop until plants get larger.
  • Continue succession sowing the ‘come and cut again’ greens after the May heat wave for June (many usually bolt by now).
  • Harvest early spring crops. Pull up any overwintered veggies and replace with transplants. 
  • Be super excited not to worry about last spring frost. Our last frost is May 20th although it’s often end of April. Early May I always expect a frost and have heavy weight row cover handy to cover plants if needed.
  • Create a good watering rhythm in the mornings. 
  • Keep an eye for bolting plants and pests. Constant vigilance is the best gardening technique!
  • Sow flowers for companion planting and to attract beneficial insects and bees.
  • Thin out plants so they have space to grow and use thinnings in a salad or stir fry.
  • Keep up with bi-weekly weeding.
  • Direct sow any warm season crops if not growing transplants (bean, corn etc). Only seed bolt resistant lettuce varieties.
  • Continue composting.

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