Germania Today | Summer 2019

Recipe chicken Ten layer salad Ingredients: ½ head iceberg lettuce, torn into small pieces 1 can water chestnuts, sliced and drained 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1 box green peas, frozen 1 pint mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sugar

Selling a Home 1. Research the Local Housing Market

It’s always helpful to research the local market to gain a general understanding of housing prices in your neighborhood. Also, find out how many homes are listed in your area and how long they’ve been on the market. 2. Set Your Asking Price It’s extremely important to set the correct asking price from the start. If the home-buying demand is high in your market, then you can often set your price more aggressively. In a less active market, you may want to set your price at or slightly below market value. 3. Make Needed Improvements It’s important that your home has plenty of curb appeal and that it gives a great first impression to potential buyers. A house that’s well maintained and has nice landscaping will garner more attention when a buyer sees it for the first time. 4. Utilize Social Media There are many ways to give your house social media exposure — including Trulia and Zillow — while personal sites such as Facebook can also help increase the number of “eyes” on your home. Taking the proper steps before you buy or sell a home can make the entire process easier. From market research to home improvements and maintenance, be sure you have done all that you can do to ensure you are making the best decision. Remember to contact your Germania agent for guidance on your property coverage.

1 cup cheddar cheese, grated Bacon, crisp and crumbled Directions:

Layer all ingredients into a large clear bowl. Variations: Use green and red bell peppers for color and variety. To lower fat content, use low-fat mayonnaise, low-fat cheese and turkey bacon. Duane Sexton Gatesville, TX

Local Chapters Elect Directors

As mentioned in the Spring edition of Germania Today, changes were made to the director election process this year. Members had the opportunity to either vote by return mail or online by the April 30, 2019 deadline. See the table below for the number of ballots returned.

Voting Method

Number of Votes Cast

Online

12,601

Mail

1,721

Elected to a three-year term as directors are Scott Phillips of Denison; Bryant Holub of Wichita Falls; Mike Bayless of Lumberton; and Dathan Voelter of Austin.

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