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DeLena Ciamacco is a well-known, respected Top Producing Realtor in Central Ohio. Her myriad of accomplishments, recognition, and professional credentials as they relate to Real Estate, make her a perfect individual to provide insight to the masses on all aspects of Real Estate sales. Her creativity and honest approach to marketing Real Estate has enabled her to succeed in her career. DeLena’s philosophy is “An educated and well prepared Buyer or Seller is a smart Buyer or Seller”. Her desire is to inform the public, by pulling from her 20+ years of Real Estate sales & Marketing, what is necessary to get to a successful closing in these challenging times.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

NEW LISTING IN LEWIS CENTER!!

JUST LISTED!!
~7839 Gladshire Blvd~

BEAUTIFUL TWO-STORY BOB WEBB HOME! 
Kitchen with cherry cabinets and island that opens to Family Room with gas log fireplace. Large custom built paver patio. Master Suite with vaulted ceilings, ceiling fan, plant ledge and private Master Bath with whirlpool tub. Finished Lower Level with glass block windows. Irrigation system. Roof 2010. New sump pump 2011. Close to shopping, schools and parks. 4 BR’s & 2.5 Baths! Over 2,500 SF! Olentangy Schools. Only $264,900! Call DeLena Today!

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

NEW LISTING IN BLACKLICK!

JUST LISTED!
~8390 Hickory Overlook~
BEAUTIFUL TWO-STORY CONDO! Two-Story Great Room opens to Dining Room. Spacious Kitchen with white cabinets has double sliding doors to private balcony overlooking views of wooded area. Large Master Suite with walk-in closet & private Bath. Updates include new plantation blinds 2013, freshly painted, newer carpet, upgraded woodwork & laminate flooring. Close to park, pool & fitness center. 2 BR’s & 2.5 Baths. Over 1,800 SF! Licking Heights Schools. Call DeLena Today!
 

NEW LISTING IN MILFORD CENTER!

JUST LISTED!

9681 STATE ROUTE 38


THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS! 

Former Massey Ferguson Assembly & Sales building/machine shop with over 11,500 SF on 5.2 acres. Building includes front showroom, offices, men’s & women’s bathrooms, assembly/parts room, conference room & large equipment maintenance building with blowers, exhaust tubing & 3 overhead doors. Close to many major arteries. Steel building with asphalt parking for 50+ cars! Only $349,900! Call DeLena Today!

Keep cool this summer with fun and flavorful frozen dessert recipes



Keep%20cool%20this%20summer%20with%20fun%20and%20flavorful%20frozen%20dessert%20recipes As temperatures climb this summer, cool down with tasty and colorful frozen treat recipes for your next backyard barbecue or pool party. Offer everyone's favorite summertime treats - ice cream, sherbet and sorbet - in unique and unexpected ways, such as in refreshing beverages, delicious cake bars or whimsical parfaits. Mold frozen ingredients into bite-size treats using melon ball scoops for mini ice cream sandwiches, or use ice cube trays to make mini-popsicles as mid-afternoon pick-me-ups.

Summer is also a great time to pair frozen treats with seasonal fruits like watermelon, berries and peaches. Present these ingredients within vibrant, layered parfaits or use the fruit shells to act as novel serving bowls. For a more decadent spin, combine the frozen ingredients with more traditional dessert elements such as graham cracker crusts, shortbread or fruit pie filling.

"There's nothing more satisfying than a flavorful, chilled confection on a hot summer day," says Stan Frankenthaler, Baskin-Robbins executive chef and vice president of innovation at Dunkin' Brands. "Using a ready-made, frozen treat as a recipe base, then combining it with fresh, seasonal ingredients, is a quick and easy way to delight the taste buds of your friends and family, all while keeping them cool. Your guests will appreciate your creativity while they satisfy their sweet tooths."

Watermelon Chip Sorbet Punch
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Approximately 8 (3/4 cup) servings
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Ingredients:
* 1 small watermelon
* 2 cans of ginger ale
* 2 tablespoons lime juice
* 1 pint Baskin-Robbins Watermelon Chip Sorbet

Directions:
1. Cut an oblong hole in the top of the watermelon. Scoop out the watermelon, remove seeds, and mash half of the watermelon, reserving its juice.

2. Mix the watermelon juice, lime juice and ginger ale together in a bowl.

3. Pour the punch into the hulled out watermelon shell to one inch below its rim. Use the remaining punch to refresh as needed.

4. Top with small scoops of Baskin-Robbins Watermelon Chip Sorbet, and garnish each glass of punch with an additional scoop of sorbet.

Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Bars
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients:
* 1 3/4 cups shortbread cookie crumbs
* 7 tablespoons butter, softened
* 2 quarts Baskin-Robbins Blueberry Cheesecake ice cream, softened
* 1 jar (12 ounces) blueberry pie filling

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine the shortbread cookie crumbs and butter until well blended. Pat the mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch pan or dish.
2. Spread the Baskin-Robbins Blueberry Cheesecake ice cream carefully over the crust.
3. Spread blueberry pie filling evenly over ice cream.
4. Freeze three hours or until firm.
5. Slice into squares and serve.

For more delicious ice cream flavors and frozen treats, visit your local Baskin-Robbins restaurant or www.BaskinRobbins.com.




Courtesy of BPT



Remodeling for aging in place today will help sell your home tomorrow



Only one in 10 adults believes this is a good time to sell a home. If you're on hold in the real estate market, now is the time to get your house in order - literally. Make the right changes today, and you'll get a better price tomorrow.



But before you invest in a home-improvement project, consider your potential buyers with this fact in mind: More than 3.5 million baby boomers turn 55 each year, according to the U.S. Census. Since people aged 45 to 64 make up more than a quarter of today's U.S. population, there's a good chance you'll be selling to someone in this age group. Will your home appeal to them?



Your chances will be better if your home has "aging in place" design features that make it easier for older adults to live on their own longer. These modifications are the fastest-growing segment of the home remodeling industry, says the National Association of Home Builders. Because they range from simple fixes to full-scale renovations, making aging-in-place changes can suit any budget.



Best of all, this type of project not only improves a home's resale value for the future, it also increases its safety and comfort for all residents right now.



Add a bath where none exists



Adding a bathroom on the main living level is a smart strategy to appeal to older adults, says national home safety expert Meri-K Appy. "Falls are the leading cause of home injury deaths, and older adults are at greatest risk for them," she says. "Eliminating the need to use stairs and reducing the distance to a bathroom can be a great safety advantage."



A new bath is also a sound investment. This one improvement was shown to return more than 53 percent of its cost at resale in the Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value Report.



A macerating toilet system is a good way to lower the cost of adding a bath, says Otis Dardy, owner of Dardy Construction in Conyers, Ga. Dardy recently used macerating, or up flush, technology to install a full bathroom in a home that lacked below-floor plumbing drainage. With conventional plumbing fixtures, Dardy would have had to dig through the concrete, creating a costly and time-consuming mess. Instead, he used Saniflo up flush technology, which allows you to add plumbing to any room in your home, even the basement, without having to break up the floor.



Macerating plumbing systems pump waste and water from a toilet - as well as a sink, shower, wet bar, even a washing machine - upward through small diameter piping.



Before Dardy knew about macerating plumbing systems, many of his customers who wanted a bathroom couldn't afford the cost of creating new drainage. "I can save them a ton of money now," he says. "It will also work if you want to convert a walk-in closet into a powder room."



Looking for more ways to update a bathroom with aging adults in mind? Put a telephone line in the bathroom. You may also want to install grab bars in and near tubs and showers while adding a hand-held showerhead. It not only makes bathing easier, but it also helps when it's time to wash a pet or clean the tub. Use low, open shelving, and place nightlights in hallways and bathrooms to improve illumination and reduce falls.



Universal improvements



If you're doing a kitchen remodel, consider using nonslip flooring. Some designers recommend cork tiles, which have the added advantage of being environmentally friendly.



To make your kitchen workspace more user-friendly, vary the height of your countertop areas to accommodate both standing and seated cooks, and don't forget to install bright task lighting. Always choose appliances with controls that are easy to read and easy to use.



Push/pull levers are a must for kitchen faucets, and installing thermostatic and anti-scald devices can reduce hot-water burn injuries.



If you're replacing windows, make sure the hardware is easy to operate. Installing a new entry door? Choose a low-maintenance alternative to wood. All stairways inside and out should have two handrails and bright overhead lighting.



Less-expensive improvements include replacing doorknobs with handles that are easier to open and putting D-shaped pulls on drawers and cabinets. Replace any dim bulbs with bright overhead lighting.



Courtesy of BPT



Monday, September 9, 2013

September Real Estate Update!

 
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September 2013
DeLena Ciamacco
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Friday, September 6, 2013

NEW LISTING IN REYNOLDSBURG!

JUST LISTED!
~1116 Hillridge Rd~
 
 
UPDATED BIRCH RANCH HOME! 
Living Room opens to remodeled Kitchen with maple cabinets & stainless steel appliances. Private fenced backyard with mature trees & storage shed. Close to parks, schools and shopping! Nearly 1,200 SF! 3 BR’s & 1 Bath! Reynoldsburg schools. Only $84,900! Call Delena Today!
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