Chelsea, MI

Had to share this!

Carl and I just came home from seeing the new movie, Amelia, which is based on the life story of Amelia Earhart. Hillary Swank plays Amelia. Richard Geer is her husband. Airplanes -- and a love story combination. Can't beat that! We liked it, anyway. My husband and I are both aviation enthusiasts. Go see "Amelia" if you like this sort of thing.

That's not what I wanted to share, actually.

It's dark. While driving into our driveway, we spot deer in our headlights. Two deer, sacked out for the night in our backyard. It's November 15. The first day of deer hunting season in Michigan (guns). Guess the deer know they are safe with me! What a sight. Maybe I should put up a sign: Shari & Carl's deer B&B. Unfortunately, the only thing we have to feed them for breakfast is what fell from the birdfeeder. I suspect they will be happy with that.

Eat your hearts out, deer hunters! :)

Best,

Shari Roberts-Osojnak, Associate Broker,GRI, ABR, SHS, Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource, pretty good Apple pie baker (just thought I would throw that in) REAL ESTATE ONE Chelsea * Dexter * Scio Township * Ann Arbor, MI

Hi

This is the recipe for Sweet Baby Jack Carrot Cake I promised you.

You will use butter, for greasing pans, and flour for dusting pans. It makes 4 thin layers. You will want to make the day before, since it requires refrigeration before serving. Cut it while it is cold for best results.

To begin: Preheat over to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour 4 eight inch cake pans.

Cake: 2 c self-rising flour 2 t ground cinnamon 2 c granulated sugar 2 (4-ounce) jars strained carrot baby food 4 eggs 1.5 c vegetable oil 1/2 c golden raisins (optional) Mix together the flour, cinnamon and sugar in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and blend well with a handheld electric mixer for about 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Toothpick should come out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes before inverting onto lint-free dish towel, or waxed paper, and allow to cool completely.

Buttercream cheese Frosting: One stick softened butter 1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1-2/3 c confectioners' sugar 1 t pure vanilla extract Mix all ingredients with handheld electric mixer and blend until smooth and creamy. Frost layers, top, and sides of cooled cake. Stack layers so that the top one is rounded up. We like a few freshly ground nutmeats as a garnish. (optional)

Makes a delicious "light/fluffy, yet moist" pumpkin-flavored cake. Pretty when served.

Let me know how you like it!

Shari Roberts-Osojnak REAL ESTATE ONE
Senior Housing Specialist
REALTOR®/Associate Broker, GRI, ABR, SHS
Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource
Shari@ISellChelsea.com

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Hello all,

I wanted you to know, if you don't:

Last week President Obama signed into law an extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit.This extended the deadlines and added a new $6,500 credit for people are not buying for the first time.

Several provisions in the bill became effective immediately:

1) Homebuyers who owned their primary residence for five out of the last eight years can claim the $6,500 tax credit for purchases made after November 6th.

2) The extended income limits in the bill are now applicable for both first-timehomebuyers and repeat homebuyers.

3) The extended income limit for couples filing jointly is now $225,000. The credit phased out over the next $20,000 in income.

If you, or someone you know, qualifies for this, please give them my name. These are extraordinary housing opportunities.

Best,

Shari Roberts-Osojnak, Associate Broker GRI, ABR, SHS, Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource REAL ESTATE ONE Chelsea * Dexter * Scio Township * Ann Arbor, MI

Hi

Hope you enjoyed the beautiful weekend. Today is to be nice, again, and then I'm not sure about the rest of the week. Maybe some rain.

I'm sharing the notice I received this morning from my local Board of Realtors. This isn't going to help everyone, but it will be the light at the end of the tunnel for many. Another year to stay in their home will bring new opportunities for a brighter future.

If you, or someone you love needs confidential help, please ask. I will do what I can to point you in the right direction. There are options to consider.

If you haven't checked out my Chelsea web site, please do. Lots of good information there, including a job search page, FREE coupon opportunities for local businesses, and an interactive community calendar to post your events. www.ChelseaNeighbors.com

Best,

Shari Roberts-Osojnak, Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource, REAL ESTATE ONE Chelsea * Dexter * Scio Township * Ann Arbor, MI

Congress has extended and expanded the homebuyer tax credit to include home buyers who have lived in their existing principal residence consecutively for 5 of the last 8 years.

Highlights

First Time Home Buyers can still receive an $8,000 ($4000 married filing seperate) tax credit for homes purchased between December 1, 2009 - April 30, 2010

Current Homeowners can receive a $6500 ($3250 married filing seperate) tax credit for new home purchases provided that they have used their home sold or being sold as a principal residence consecutively for 5 of the previous 8 years.

Credits terminate for purchases after April 30, 2010. Unless there is a written binding contract to purchase a home is in effect prior to April 30, 2010. The purchases would have until July 1, 2010 to close.

Income limits: $125,000 single, $225,000 married

Limitation on cost of Home is set at $800,000

All purchasers ust attach documentation to purchace on their tax return.

For a side by side chart comparison between the 2 tax credits please see below link courtesy of the National Association of Realtors http://www.realtor.org/fedistrk.nsf/files/government_affairs_tax_credit_ext_chart_110409.pdf/$FILE/government_affairs_tax_credit_ext_chart_110409.pdf