Lorraine D'Auria-Hughes, Broker Associate

Apple Pie in one of the easiest forms we that could be mustered. 2 pre-made 9-inch pie crusts 1 can apple pie filling 1 pinch cinnamon 1 pinch brown sugar Fill one crust with the apple pie filling. Add cinnamon and brown sugar. Cover with second crust. Bake for 350°F degrees for 40 minutes. For an even sweeter variation, stir ...

Here's a shortcut to an interesting traditional Italian dish: Wedding soup. For meatballs: 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste Combine ingredients in a bowl and roll into small meatballs (about the size of 1 teaspoon for each). Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Drain and ...

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Closing CostsThere are certain standard costs associated with closing the sale of a house. These fees are split between the buyer and the seller, as spelled out in the sales contract.Good Faith EstimateBuyers will receive a "Good Faith Estimate" of closing costs at the time the loan application is submitted to the lender.Standard Closing ...

Scoring your Credit - How's your FICO?In today's increasingly automated society, it should come as no surprise that when you apply for a mortgage, your ability to pay can be reduced to a single number. All the years you've been paying your mortgage, car payments, and credit card bills can be analyzed, sliced, diced, spindled and ...