Oriental Noodle Salad – February 2012 Recipe Post Card

Mar 13, 2012 | Recipe Post Cards, The Marr Team

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Oriental Noodle Salad
Ingredients:

  • 1 pkg. Chicken Raman noodles
  • 1 pkg. Oriental Raman noodles
  • 1 pkg. broccoli coleslaw
  • 1 c. sunflower kernels
  • 1/3 c. sugar
  • 1/3 c. vinegar
  • 2/3 c. vegetable oil
Directions:
Break noodles into small pieces and place in bowl.  Chip the broccoli coleslaw into smaller pieces and add the noodles; then add the sunflower kernels.  In a separate bowl mix together seasoning packets from the Raman noodles and the sugar; stir together and add the vinegar and oil.  Mix well then pour over dry ingredients in the bowl.  Mix and chill before serving.February 2012 Postcard

Italian Sausage Soup – January 2012 Recipe Post Card

Mar 6, 2012 | Recipe Post Cards, The Marr Team

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Italian Sausage Soup
Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs. Italian sausage broken
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 1-lb. cans Italian tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 c. dry red wine
  • 5 c. beef broth
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 medium green pepper seeded and chopped
  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4″ thick
  • 1 c. spinach pasta noodles
  • 1 c. pasta noodles
  • 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:In a heave stockpot, cook sausage until brown. Drain, reserve fat from the pot. Measure 3 Tbsp. fat back into pot, add garlic and onions.  Saute until clear.  Add tomatoes; stir to break apart. Add wine, broth, basil, and oregano; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Skim excess fat from the top of soup.  Add parsley, green pepper, zucchini, noodles, salt, pepper and reserved sausage.  Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.  Serve in deep bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.  Allow the flavor of this hearty soup to deepen by preparing it the day before, saving the final 25 minutes of simmering until just prior to serving.  With a green salad and crusty bread, this makes a hearty meal. Serves 10. January 2012 Postcard

Classic Car Show in McKinney Today (FREE)

Mar 4, 2012 | Area Events, The Marr Team

FREE Classic Car Show today from 2:00-5:00 in Tucker Hill north off 380 between Stonebridge and Ridge.  Stroll along Grassmere Lane at Tucker Hill while viewing beautiful classic vehicles against the complementary backdrop of pre-World War II architecture. Food and beverage available for purchase.

While you are in Tucker Hill you can get a feel for one of McKinney’s most distinctive and architecturally beautiful neighborhoods.  If it feels like a great place for your family to call “home” – give us a call and let us give you a full tour and help you find your spot in this fabulous, active, community-friendly neighborhood.

Our LOCAL Market Series: It’s a Great Time to Invest in Rental Property

Mar 2, 2012 | Real Estate

The big picture on the current local market is that it is a good time to sell, a historically phenomenal time to buy and a great time to invest in rental property. This week we will discuss each of these market segments in a 3 part series.  Today is part 3 of 3: It’s a Great Time to Invest in Rental Property.

The rental market is also extremely busy and competitive – on average homes that were leased a year ago can lease for at least $100 more per month currently.  Our last two rentals we put on the market in January were leased within a few days.  Couple the high demand with some of the good deals on the market and you can have someone else be building equity and cash for you in a very short period.

Give us a call to show you the current deals on the market and we can find one that will match your budget and renovation skills.  It’s a great time to INVEST in rental property.

We are so blessed to be in Texas and in Collin County and The Marr Team is excited to help all our friends and neighbors make the best real estate decisions for your family so give us a call today and let us know your plans and we can give you the most up-to-date advice and information.  Knowledge and experience are not expensive, they are priceless!