Here are six signs that it may be time to sell your home.

1. If your home is feeling too big or too small, it likely no longer fits your physical requirements. A growing family or a couple who finds themselves as new empty nesters will want to find a new home that better fits their lifestyle change.

2. A seller’s real estate market may be a sign to sell and reap the rewards from a good value increase, as long as it fits your housing budget to be a buyer in a seller’s market.

3. Ongoing repairs and maintenance can become overwhelming and motivate a decision to sell and buy a more manageable property.

4. Renovating your home to meet your changing needs may not make sense if you find it would be an over-improvement for the neighborhood. Using your renovation funds for a more suitable home may make more sense.

5. It may be time to sell your home if your neighborhood has changed and you are no longer happy there.

6. As your retirement age approaches, downsizing to a smaller home may be a better financial move. A new neighborhood may better fit your retirement lifestyle.

If your home no longer suits you, please give me a call so I can help you find a home that better fits your lifestyle.

The pizzeria trains Iraqi refugees in the culinary arts, providing a rare service to Amman’s immigrant community. Iraqi Christians have sought refuge in Jordan due to violence and persecution across recent decades, with various wars having plagued the region. Determined to step in and make a difference, St Joseph’s Parish takes on the refugees and helps them develop skills as chefs, servers, and managers, which they can put to use when finding employment in their new, hopefully much safer lives, wherever they end up.

First conceived by church leader Father Mario Cornioli, Mar Yousef’s Pizza operates as a dining club for members and friends of the church, although reservations can be made by members of the public over the phone. The restaurant’s cozy atmosphere and unique location inside a church has made it a prized spot both for diners and workers, with Italian chefs having conducted cooking classes for the staff and the Italian government providing funding through its agency for international development.

Serving as a vital way station for Iraqi Christians on their journey to a new life, the pizza church acts as a hub for support and solidarity within Jordan’s Iraqi diaspora community.

Cook couscous following package instructions. Rinse and drain.

To make pesto, place cilantro and half the parsley in bowl with garlic, chili, cumin, vinegar, oil, and half of the pine nuts. Add 2 tbsp water, then blitz with hand blender until smooth.

Toss roasted veggies and chopped parsley through couscous and pile on pesto. Sprinkle with remaining pine nuts.

Serve.

To refresh your home or increase its value through a beautiful new color palette, try some of these tips on how to use color.

Find what inspires you. Instead of going straight to the prechosen palettes in the store, you could think about a feeling, a place, or a scent you want to aim for. It might be a lush forest, a flower garden, or a rocky coastline. Once you’ve settled on an inspiration, the color palettes you associate with them should give you a great starting point.

Start off with just three colors. Choose one neutral color and add two further tones, possibly based on the inspiration you chose in step one. Starting with the neutral color as your base will then help to inform where and how the other colors might work. With those first three colors down, you’ll know whether you need to add more or it’s already just right.

Don’t be afraid to repeat colors. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. If you’ve found a wonderful palette that works well for one room, there’s no reason not to use it again in other rooms. It will help with the coherence of your house’s look and avoid the time and energy required for a repeated process when it may not work.

Be aware of lighting. A color palette that looks wonderful during the day may look drab at night. Likewise, a color scheme that makes the evening feel cozy might darken the room and absorb light during the day. Be sure to use testers and compare how they fare in different light.

For more tips on choosing the best color palette for your home, call or email us today.

Additionally, participating in group craftwork strengthens our feeling of connection, a crucial aspect of mental health.

Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Crafting with fabric. The possibilities are endless with fabric crafting. You could try making clothing accessories such as bow ties or patches, stationery like bookmarks, or even, if you’re feeling adventurous, something more complex like fabric animal figurines. For an extra well-being boost, do it with friends and reap the social mental health benefits.

Drawing or painting. Perfect for beginners, painting or drawing is a surefire way to relax your mind and reduce your stress levels and their associated dangers. These creative activities have been shown to help people express themselves, staving off depression and anxiety whilst also providing tangible benefits to those with dementia, schizophrenia, and autism.

Sculpting with clay. If you don’t mind getting a little bit messy, shaping things out of clay will be perfect for you! There are a number of studies that have proven that working with clay can help regulate your emotions and increase your levels of satisfaction and happiness. It can also boost the mood of people who are suffering from the effects of depression.

Calligraphy. While it may not be the first thing to spring to mind when thinking of arts and crafts, the ancient art of calligraphy is actually a fascinating and therapeutic pastime to engage in. Try learning to draw some beautiful Japanese kanji characters or Old English-style medieval lettering.