PUCKETT PROPERTY PARTNERS
December 2023 Newsletter
MARKET SNAPSHOT:
West Alabama - Tuscaloosa County
(If you want to know about a surrounding county,
click "TELL ME ABOUT MY NEIGHBORHOOD OR COUNTY" below)

Current Active Listings
521

Sold Listings*
188
$317,596
Average List Price*

$327,240
Average Sale Price*
Average Days to Sell*
56
*Indicates previous month's statistics
COMMENTS FROM THE EDITOR: This month, my words of wisdom are...enjoy time with family and friends. Enjoy all that our community has to offer. Enjoy the reason for the season and I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Call me if you want to discuss your goals for real estate in 2024. This will be a new year with new opportunities for everyone.
Sweet December Giveaway

This month we're giving away two gift cards to Edgar's Bakery to make your Christmas a little sweeter! The two winners will be chosen on Tuesday, December 19th, and each will receive a $50 gift card.

There are 3 ways to enter:
  1. Like and share the contest post on Facebook, Instagram, and/or TikTok (1 entry per social site)
  2. Tag a friend on our contest post (1 entry per tag)
  3. Leave us a 5 star review on Google (CLICK HERE)
Previous Contest Winner

Congratulations to Kayla Harkins for winning our Spruce Up Your Spooky Giveaway! She won a $100 gift card to Lou & Company!
Connect with us on our socials for tips & giveaways!
What's Happening Around Town?
Bring your friends and family to Smith Hall on Thursday, Dec. 14. Christmas crafts and activities will be available throughout the museum from 2-4 pm. Admission is free all day (10-4 pm). For more information, visit ua.edu.

The Southern Ghost Girls present a North Pole themed night of murder and mystery at the Historic Drish House. Dress in your "finest or funnest" holiday attire and help solve this "Whodunnit." Tickets and more information are available at southernghostgirls.com

December 16 - Christmas Afloat
Find a spot on the Black Warrior River on Saturday,
Nov. 16 for a Christmas boat parade and fireworks. The parade begins at dusk, around 5 pm. For more information, visit wvua23.com.

Easy DIY Christmas
Decor Ideas

Do you want to add some festivity to your home without breaking the bank or committing to a huge project? Here are a few of our favorite simple DIYs from goodhousekeeping.com.

  1. Convert glass bottles into candle holders
  2. Tie a bow on everything
  3. Embellish a simple wreath
  4. Fold your napkins into Christmas trees
  5. Put holiday cards on display
  6. Add a festive pillow
  7. Make a candy centerpiece
  8. Find other ways to use ornaments
  9. Embellish basic stockings
Global Corner:
Christmas Lights in Singapore
Singapore's Orchard Road boasts some of the best Christmas light displays in the world. A city-state made up of at least 64 islands, Singapore is also Southeast Asia's richest country and holds the title of one of the world's greenest cities. It has incredible shopping, food, and culture.

As far as real estate is concerned, investasian.com recommends investing in Singapore if you are looking for an incredibly stable investment. The rental yields are not excessive, but the stability of the market makes it perfect for preserving wealth.

If you are interested in investing in Singapore, or elsewhere, I can help you find a real estate agent who is the expert in that area!
THIS MONTH'S RECIPE
Bethany's Christmas Morning Sausage Balls
One of our family's favorite Christmas traditions is having sausage balls on Christmas morning. The ones we make aren't quite like any others I've had, but they are so easy and delicious!

The week before Christmas, my husband, two children, and I sit down at the kitchen table and make up as many sausage balls as we can together. They aren't pretty, and it usually results in a decent sized mess (as you can imagine when a 9 & 6 year-old are involved), but it's one of the things I look forward to the most each year.

The best part is that they can be made ahead so it doesn't add to your Christmas day baking! After making, we put them on a parchment-lined baking sheet in the freezer. Once they freeze, we transfer them to a ziploc bag until we are ready to eat them. Then on Christmas morning, we pull out exactly how many we need and bake them fresh!

-Bethany
Ingredients:
  • Bisquick pancake mix
  • Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 lbs sausage (we prefer 1 lb hot and 1 lb sage)

Directions:
  1. Mix sausage in a large mixing bowl. We add the Bisquick and cheese to the sides of the same bowl to save on mess.
  2. Make a golf-ball sized ball of sausage. Flatten the center so it looks like a bowl. Add a pinch of Bisquick and cheese to the center and close the ball around it so they are trapped in the middle.
  3. Roll the sausage ball in additional Bisquick and cheese.
  4. When you are ready to eat, bake on 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes (or a bit longer if from frozen).
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Debbie Puckett
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