PUCKETT PROPERTY PARTNERS
October 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
535

Sold Listings*
171
$325,,223
Average List Price*

$317,830
Average Sale Price*
Average Days to Sell*
67
*Indicates previous month's statistics
COMMENTS FROM THE EDITOR: Everybody is talking about interest rates these days. Did you know, if you are currently renting a home that your interest rate is 100% versus the current rate (as of 11/1/2023) at 8.375% (according to Fox Business). So let's talk about why it is a good time for renters to buy.

There are several reasons why it might be a good time for renters to consider buying a home now. First, interest rates are always lower than renting at 100% interest (going to the owner of the home being rented). Second, owning a home allows you to build equity and potentially benefit from appreciation in the housing market. Third, buying a home can provide stability and a sense of ownership, allowing you to personalize your living space and make it truly your own. Finally, in some cases, buying a home can be more cost-effective than renting in the long run, as you are building towards an asset rather than paying rent with no return. However, it's important to consider your personal financial situation, long-term plans, and the local housing market before making the decision to buy a home. This is where I can help. No pressure, no sales tactics, just great information to help you make an informed decision.
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What's Happening Around Town?
See Foreigner on their Historic Farewell Tour with Loverboy at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater. The show is Tuesday, November 7 at 7 pm. You can buy tickets online at tuscaloosaamphitheater.com.

November 14 - Grape Escape
Join us at Roll Call at the Alamite Hotel in downtown Tuscaloosa. This is a free event, 6-10 pm, with raffles, live music, and a cash bar! Come support the West Alabama Food & Wine Festival and learn more about our upcoming 2024 event! Find out more at facebook.com.

Come watch UA Volleyball take on Texas A&M on Senior Day! The match is Saturday, November 25 at 5 pm. Tickets are available at rolltide.com
Fall Decor Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Feast
Do you need to spruce up your fall decor before you host the family for Thanksgiving? Get a few ideas off this list of current trends from livingspaces.com to make your home feast ready!
  1. Velvets
  2. Fall Leaves
  3. Tarnished Woods & Metals
  4. Candles
  5. Chunky Knits
  6. Statement Place Settings
  7. Retro Fusion
  8. Textures & Layers
Global Corner:
Autumn Colors in Tokyo, Japan
Japan is considered to be one of the best places in the world to see autumn foliage. Though it is a bustling capital city, Tokyo boasts many places to witness the beautiful colors of fall. Tokyo offers not only countless choices for shopping, entertainment, culture, and dining, but also museums, historic temples, and gardens that feature the city's rich history.

Japan also offers stability and predictable income through real estate investments according to argentumwealth.com. Long-term leases are the most popular, with laws and regulations in place that protect property owners. The Tokyo market is booming, partly due to government policies designed to stimulate the real estate market. All of this means appreciating investments with stable and protected rental income.

If you are interested in investing in Japan, or elsewhere, I can help you find a real estate agent who is the expert in that area!
THIS MONTH'S RECIPE
Leftover-Turkey Pot Pie

Have you exhausted yourself of leftover turkey? Well, thanks to The Pioneer Woman, now you have another option: make it into a delicious Pot Pie!
Ingredients:
  • 1 pie crust
  • 1/2 stick butter (1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 1/2 cup finely diced carrot
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 2 cup leftover turkey, light and dark, diced or shredded (or both!)
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cup low-sodium chicken or turkey broth, plus more if needed
  • 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet or dutch oven. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until translucent (a couple of minutes.)
  3. Add turkey and stir. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir. Cook over medium heat for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in chicken or turkey broth, stirring constantly. Splash in wine (you can leave this out if you’d like.) Pour in cream. (May add frozen peas at this point if you’d like.)
  5. Bring to a slow boil and allow mixture to cook and thicken for a few minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste (do not underseason), and fresh or dried thyme to taste. Do one final taste at the end and add what it needs.
  6. Pour mixture into a casserole dish or deep pie pan.
  7. Roll out crust so that it’s about 1 inch larger than the pan you’re using.
  8. Place the crust on top of the pot pie mixture, and press crust into the sides of the dish. Cut vents in the top of the crust.
  9. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until very golden and bubbly and the crust is done.
  10. Allow to cool for a little bit before serving. Serve with a large spoon.
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Debbie Puckett
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