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Thursday, May 19, 2022   /   by Alona Sporcich

4 Steps To Buying Your First Home

Are you thinking of buying a home but not sure where to start? Yes, there are a lot of details to work out during the home-buying process but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here are a few steps to get you started.
 
Step 1: Put money aside for the purchase.
As you are probably aware, lenders will want a down payment on the home you choose to buy. You should start saving money prior to even shopping for your home. The best way to do this is direct depositing a portion of your paycheck into a dedicated savings account. Try to avoid spending any money out of that account for anything else other than your home. You should also save for the closing costs associated with the property purchase in addition to the down payment. While you're saving, check into programs that can assist you with down payments and other fees. This could help you get ahead on your first payment when it comes due.
 
Step 2: Make certain you have a good credit score.
The next stage in preparation ; ...

Wednesday, May 11, 2022   /   by Alona Sporcich

The Art of Charcuterie

It has been the year of the Charcuterie board. People like choice and abundance. Place a charcuterie board down in front of people and they get to pick and choose what they like, making flavor combinations that appeal to them. It’s like a food version of choose-your-own adventure. When you're looking to entertain or need ideas for an event, think of Local Chef Tina Jean. She has the art of the board down to a science.  

NASA is what first brought her and her family to the wonderful Space Coast community in 2019. She is a ten year Air Force Veteran, stay-at-home mom and now your local personal chef! After proudly serving her country in the USAF, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Science and Management and became an Instructor Chef at a well-known cooking school in Utah. 

In addition to teaching classes, she also ran her personal chef business, The Custom Chef, LLC. In this business, she combines her love of teaching and passion for coo ...

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