1. Incorporate natural elements such as plants, flowers and greenery into your decor.
2. Use natural materials like wood, stone and wicker to add warmth and texture to your home
3. Choose spring colors such as pastel shades and bright hues to add vibrancy to your decor.
4. Add spring-inspired artwork and decor such as prints of flowers and birdhouses to your walls.

Here are some expert insights on the benefits of buying or selling in the spring:

1. More inventory: Spring typically brings an uptick in the number of homes for sale, which means buyers have more options to choose from. This can also be beneficial for sellers, as there may be less competition in the market.
2. Better weather: Spring weather is generally more pleasant than winter or summer, making it a more enjoyable time to go house hunting or host open houses.
3. Higher home values: According to Zillow, homes sold in the spring tend to sell for more money than those sold in other seasons. This is likely due to the increased demand and competition in the market.
4. Faster sales: Homes sold in the spring also tend to sell faster than those sold in other seasons. This can be beneficial for both buyers and sellers, as it can help expedite the buying or selling process.
5. Tax refunds: Many buyers use their tax refunds to help fund their down payments or closing costs, which can make spring a popular time to buy.

Overall, there are many benefits to buying or selling in the spring. Whether you're a buyer or a seller, it's important to work with a trusted real estate gent who can help guide you through the process and ensure a successful transaction.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra for brushing over the pastry
• bunch spring onions, sliced into 3 cm pieces
• 250g frozen spinach
• 6 ready-cooked chicken thighs (or see tip below)
• 350 ml hot chicken stock
• 1/2 tbsp wholegrain mustard
• 200g frozen peas
• 200ml half-fat creme fraiche
• 1/2 small bunch tarragon, leaves finely chopped
• small bunch parsley, finely chopped
• 270g pack filo pastry

Directions:

1. Heat over to 400 degrees. Heat the oil in a large, shallow casserole dish on a medium heat. Add the spring onions and fry for 3 mins, then stir in the frozen spinach and cook for 2 mins or until it's starting to wilt. Remove the skin from the chicken nd discard. Shred the chicken off the bone and into the pan, then discard the bones. Stir in the stock and mustard. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 5-10 mins.
2. Stir in the peas, creme fraiche and herbs, then remove from the heat. Scrunch the filo pastry sheets over the mixture, brush with a little oil and bake for 15-20 mins or until golden brown.

FEBRUARY MARKET TREND

We are seeing more price reductions in the last 30 days making this an ideal time to purchase! If you have any questions or would want to learn more about what these market patterns represent and what they mean for a home buyer/seller, please text or call us at 208-684-0000. We'd love to talk!