AUGUST 2025 NEWSLETTER
RECIPE OF THE MONTH
BUDGET FRIENDLY CURB APPEAL IDEAS
AUGUST MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
MARKET UPDATE
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
AUGUST RECIPE OF THE MONTH
HEIRLOOM TOMATOE AND MOZZORELLA SALAD
Ingredients
- 2 lb. ripe heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick (if large) or halved (if small)
- 8 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 1/4 inch thick (about 11/2 cups)
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp. flaky sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. Basil Oil (recipe below)
Directions
Place tomato slices or halves on a large platter
Tuck in mozzarella slices around tomatoes.
Sprinkle with basil, and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with vinegar and Basil Oil just before serving.
Basil Oil
ACTIVE 5 MIN. - TOTAL 5 MIN. - MAKES ABOUT 1/2 CUP
Process 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup olive oil, and 1 garlic clove in a blender
until smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp. kosher salt and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 24 hours.
BUDGET-FRIENDLY CURB APPEAL IDEAS
REFRESH YOUR MULCH
This Here This is one of the simplest and most effect effective DIY curb ideas. Replace any worn-out mulch with a fresh coating to make your landscaping look bright again right away. You could also use a different style or color for an eye- catching touch.
PLACE SOME PLANTERS
Bring some style to your home with well Mulch placed greenery, and specifically, planters Go Here state Accessorize your front porch or walkway with attractive planters to make it pop.
CLEAN IT UP
Sometimes don't need additional color and simply need to wash your home's facade to make your exterior look brand new.
WASH THE WALKWAY
Cleanliness goes along with creating an attractive curb appeal. Power wash the front porch, landing, and the walkway leading up to them to take your cleaning to the next level.
ADD HOUSE NUMBER
This is an easy way to make a splash with something small. Add some bold metal numbers to make the front of your house aesthetically eye-catching and help your Amazon delivery workers
DECORATE WITH STONE BEDS
Mulch is classic, but stone makes a statement. Make it more interesting by replacing traditional mulch with stones around your shrubbery or beds.
AUGUST MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
- Check for leaks around toilets and sinks
- Clean out the garage
- Clean or replace showerheads
- Ensure grading around the home is sloping away
- Thoroughly clean the inside of the fridge
- MARKET UPDATE
CALGARY MARKET UPDATE FOR JULY 2025:
Benchmark Price: $582,900, decrease 3.9% vs. 07/2024
Sales: 2,099, 11.6% decrease vs. 07/2024
New Listings: 3,911, increase of 8.6% vs. 07/2024
Inventory: 6,917, 66.1% increase vs. 07/2024
Months of supply: 3.30, 87.9% increase vs. 07/2024
Days on market: 37, increase of 56.8% vs. 07/2024
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Chasing Summer - August 2-3
Calgary Dragon Boat Festival – August 8-10
Global Fest– August 14-23
Alberta International Air Show– August 23-24
The real estate market is changing every day.
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