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- Bring the Chickens Home to Roost
30/04/2008 | Pets
The best part is the fresh eggs that your chickens will lay for you. Imagine collecting your Sunday morning omelet fixings right from the backyard. Some studies suggest that free-range hens with access to pasture produce eggs with less cholesterol and saturated fat and more beta carotene, omega-3 and vitamins A and E. Read
- Have a Home You Can Feel Safe in
23/04/2008 | Real Estate
Whether or not the world is getting more dangerous is debatable. However, the safety of your family should always be an issue of concern, and rightly so. Whether you've recently experienced a break in or are just anxious about leaving your children home alone, there are many things you can do to improve security around the house. While nothing is completely fool proof or guaranteed, making a few changes can go a long way in deterring would-be troublemakers and give you some peace of mind. Read
- Sarasota's "land Rush"
04/03/2008 | Real Estate
It's a seller's market in Sarasota! Home owners will not often read this piece of advice in the current situation - but here it is: if you are thinking of selling your home in Sarasota, now is a good time to list it! There are buyers waiting to snap up homes in this Florida paradise. This is an unusual situation and begs the question: Why does Sarasota miss the realty doldrums? Read
- Florida's First Time Buyer Incentives
04/03/2008 | Real Estate
Florida has been labeled a progressive state before, when it introduced radical 'green' measures throughout the state, but this time its innovative idea is to offer help to first time buyers. Florida has recognized that younger people are being pushed out of the housing market, and are trying to rectify this with fairly substantial financial incentives. Read
- Check Out the Hoa of your Florida Condo Before you Buy
18/02/2008 | Real Estate
According to several reports, 2008 may be the year to buy into the sunshine state of Florida. Approximately 35,000 new condo units are either completed or about to be completed and so far the number of units sold is down 29% from last year. Read
- South West Florida's Realty is on the Move
30/01/2008 | Real Estate
The realty market in Sarasota and South West Florida looks like it is picking up faster than the national average. Since November, when agents sold twice as many existing single-family homes as in Miami, the market has showed continued signs of stabilizing. Read
- Add a Living Room - to your Patio!
24/01/2008 | Remodeling
Outdoor patios have come a long way since the days of a wooden picnic bench gracing 24 x 24 concrete patio tiles with a charcoal BBQ in the corner. Today's decks and patios come complete with sofas, end tables, overstuffed chairs and ottomans. The old patio tiles are replaced with slate, and huge, elaborate gas grills complete the ensemble. Read
- French Provincial Has Never Looked Better
20/12/2007 | Real Estate
French Provincial architecture has remained popular since it was developed in the middle ages. While other modern building styles use the term "Revival" to denote long periods of disuse, French Provincial architecture needs no such qualification. Read
- The LED Home Lighting Revolution
18/12/2007 | Home Improvement
The Las Vegas Strip may not be converting to them just yet, but LED lights have quickly become a popular home lighting method. These energy efficient light fixtures have been used for decades in a variety of applications, from alarm clock displays to Christmas tree ornaments; technology advances in recent years have enabled them to be used as regular light bulbs for domestic use, instead of incandescent or fluorescent lights. Read
- Tips for Holiday Season Home Sellers
18/12/2007 | Real Estate
The winter holiday season can be a great time to market and sell your home. Like everything else, homes become more attractive during the holidays, and sellers ready to put in the effort can make big returns on investment. Read
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