Mary Koenig

Condos in particular continue to power the Canadian housing sector

You can check out my latest listings, including virtual tours, at marykoenig.ca

RECIPE OF THE DAY - Outback Steakhouse Bloomin Onion! (only reason I go there!!!) To SAVE this, be sure to click SHARE so it will store on your personal page. ...Batter 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 1/2 cups flour 2 teaspoons garlic, minced 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 24 ounces beer 4 vidalia onions Seasoned flour 2 cups flour 4 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne Outback Dipping Sauce 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons ketchup 2 teaspoons creamed horseradish 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1 dash black pepper 1 dash cayenne Directions: 1. for the seasoned flour-combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne-mix well. 2. For the Dipping sauce - Blend everything together well and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. 3. For the batter -Mix cornstarch, flour and seasonings until well blended. 4. Add beer and mix well. 5. Cut about 3/4 inch off top of onion and peel. 6. Cut into onion 12-16 vertical wedges but do not cut through bottom root end. 7. Remove about 1 inch of petals from center of onion (You can place the cut onions in cold water for a few hours to help "open" them up -- just make sure that you drain them well). 8. Dip in seasoned flour and gently shake to remove excess. 9. Separate petals to coat thoroughly with batter. 10. Gently place in a fryer basket and deep fry at 375-400 for 1 1/2 minutes. 11. Turn over and fry 1 1/2 minutes more or until golden brown. 12. Drain on paper towels. 13. Place onion upright in a shallow bowl and remove center core with a circular cutter or apple corer. 14. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

This will be a good year for all .Do what has to be done cheers

Feel like being scared this Halowe'en? Trethewey House is your haunted place to be!

CMHC is predicting a very stable if uninteresting year coming up in the housing market

Finished basements are not what they used to be!

An FVRD report looks at how to reduce the amount of cars on Chilliwack roads

Prepare your garden for the cooling climate our fall and winter bring

Thank you from all of us at RE/MAX Little Oak for voting us Reader's Choice "Best Real Estate Firm" for the 16th year in a row!

MLS# F1125014 2 Bedroom 2 Full Bath 958 sq. ft.... Fantastic location, waking distance to shopping, transit and more. Cozy concept with modern colours, Granite counter tops, Stainless Steel appliances. This home is waiting for you, come take look, you won't be disappointed.

Looking to upgrade your kitchen without severely downgrading your bank account? Some great ideas from professional designers.

I find this space planning tool extremely helpful for anyone who's moving or just planning to redecorate

B.C.'s housing market is still going strong!

Who loves Apps? Do you have RE/MAX's mobile app on your iPhone or Android?

FREE HOCKEY TICKETS?! That usually gets peoples attention :) Home Team Contest from RE/MAX!

More Hallowe'en decorating ideas, this time from Better Homes & Gardens

A little early Halloween fun! Almost time to start decorating for the ghosts and ghouls!

A virtual tour of this great home in Abbotsford. Could it be right for you?

What is most important to men and women shopping for homes? What's most important to you?

Planning a move with children? How to involve them in the home buying process

Have you checked out my website? Find my listings along with helpful hints for both buyers and sellers!

This pro-active approach to home inspections has been working for many sellers out there

Recently reduced pricing on the Stoneview Dr. & Kootenay Dr. properties!

Virtual Tour of a great 3BR/3BA in Sardis!! SeeVirtual: http://t.co/fg2GZFt

Some keys to ensuring ensuring financial stability as a new homeowner

Staging your home is an important step when selling.

Check out this step-by-step guide to installing a Tile Backsplash in your kitchen or bathroom! http://owl.li/4ZSyZ

Curvy shapes in your home create a cozy room, happy people, according to an Oregon State University Study http://owl.li/4ZiDE

Here's a great article to help you choose more environmentally friendly cleaning products for your home http://owl.li/4XtPE

If you want or have a heavy mirror you want to hang, these step-by-step instructions will help you safely hang it! http://owl.li/4WBur

If you're thinking of having renovations done, you'll want to go over this list of basic reno lingo to get you started http://ow.ly/4VGz0

Here are 10 "Front Yard Faux Pas" and how to fix them, courtesy of HGTV.ca! http://ow.ly/4UAAV

If you have a few extra hours this weekend, try making a custom fabric-covered lamp shade http://ow.ly/4TEOl

Summer is on its way, and you don't want to be the person with the brown grass. Here are 6 tips for a healthy lawn http://ow.ly/4TbqF

Thinking about building a deck to enjoy the weather this summer? Check out this deck building checklist before you start http://ow.ly/4Sjcj

How to navigate your local garden centre so you get the best plants and products for your home http://ow.ly/4RjeQ

Want to give your kitchen a new life, but don't want to break the bank? Check out these budget kitchen makeover ideas! http://ow.ly/4QsxX

Want your home to have more curb appeal? Here are 10 tips for upgrading your home's exterior http://ow.ly/4PLqi

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's buys first home; a simple, beautiful $7M California home http://ow.ly/4PsAX

Spring homebuyers facing possible bidding wars http://ow.ly/4ORCY

The new era of real estate on the internet http://ow.ly/4NWDG

How to grow perfect tomatoes in your backyard. You'll be enjoying delicious tomatoes with your meals all summer long! http://ow.ly/4N6SL

Let's Aim for $7 million More in Miracles http://ow.ly/4N64e

Design Happens - Check out HGTV's suggestions for spring colors for your decor in their 'Color of the Month!" http://ow.ly/4Ln7p

Since Mother's Day is coming up soon, HGTV has ideas for simple handmade gifts for your mother! http://ow.ly/4KIYa

These 16 budget-friendly home upgrades are a must-see! Improve your home quickly without breaking the bank http://ow.ly/4Kplx

Is your fence breaking down from years of rain, snow, and dramatic climate changes? Check out weather resistant fencing! http://ow.ly/4J24X

Gardening can help improve your health and vitality, as well as peace of mind and sanity! http://ow.ly/4Iktw

Realtors are always trying to reach tomorrow's customer today - so how can social media help? http://ow.ly/4HfS7

Building for a quiet life; your choice of building materials can make your home more peaceful! http://ow.ly/4Gwan

Happy Easter! Here's an easy Easter craft to help decorate - Flower arrangements in hollowed-out egg shells! http://ow.ly/4FXau

Consider health effects when buying flooring; environmentally friendly materials becoming more affordable and mainstream http://ow.ly/4FHky

Fraser Valley set for 'robust' growth in 2011 - #Abbotsford industrial zone vacancy is declining, rent is rising http://ow.ly/4Fdj9

HGTV has a great list of 20 Weekend Home Improvement Projects that all cost $100 or less, with video instructions! http://ow.ly/4Eom5

Average prices of British Columbia homes are up 15% from March 2010 http://ow.ly/4Dz1I

No matter how fancy a hotel is, real 5 star living can only be found at home - great #Vancouver Province article http://ow.ly/4CIsL

Want to start a new business? Don't gamble your home, try to find another avenue for funding first http://ow.ly/4CIkd

This week is National Organ Donor Awareness Week! RE/MAX is proud to help this cause for the 7th year in a row http://ow.ly/4CHpE

RE/MAX and the WHL are giving away $17500 in home improvement packages! Enter now! http://ow.ly/4C3LE

Is your mortgage about to close? Don't wait until the last second - make preparations beforehand http://ow.ly/4BJhL

A cracked foundation can bring down even the best structure - five real estate questions for divorcing couples http://ow.ly/4BJ92

Check out these 5 "green" kitchen countertops, made out of everything from bamboo to junk mail! http://ow.ly/4BJ5f

Want to lower your property tax? #Forbes has 5 tricks for minimizing your property tax burden http://ow.ly/4BJ3F