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Posted in Buying Tips, Regional Info on 27 July 2010
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The temperatures are still creeping up the thermometer as the sun continues to shine bright in southern Florida! Therefore, summer festivals and special events continue throughout this month, August and September. Whether you’re looking for some fresh produce from a street market, some free live entertainment under the stars or some indoor educational fun, there is something for everyone in the Fort Lauderdale and Miami areas!
From now until Oct. 24, head to Aventura Mall in Miami every Saturday and Sunday for the annual Famer’s Market. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Spend time conversing with your neighbors, family or friends and leave with fresh flowers, vegetables, fruits and other assortments of baked goods and prepared foods! With long hours like these, there’s no excuse for you not to enjoy organic, fresh foods! [...more...]
Posted in Buying Tips, Regional Info on 20 July 2010
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Just because July 4th weekend came and went does not mean summer is coming to a close! In the Tampa area, summer continues to sizzle long after the fireworks displays. Numerous festivals, concerts and baseball games await you for the duration of July and August, so grab those planners and begin marking these events into your weekend plans!
Every Wednesday night form 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., gather up your female friends and head to Ladies Night at Mugs ‘n Jugs Restaurant and Bar in Clearwater! During this time, as a female, you can enjoy free drinks! This includes draft beers, well drinks and wine. Men can also score $.99 domestic drafts. It’s a great way to break up the week while meeting others in the area for an affordable price!
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Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 16 July 2010
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how do you begin the decluttering process? Here are some simple steps you can take! [...]
Posted in Buying Tips, Regional Info on 13 July 2010
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When some people hear Florida, they immediately think Disney World, Universal Studios, Animal Kingdom, etc. However, locals in the Orlando and Jacksonville areas can enjoy an abundance of festivals and concerts geared toward those living in the areas. Whether you’re new to Orlando or Jacksonville, or you’re just looking for some new means of entertainment, this list of summer events is for you.
From July 19 to July 24, lug your fishing equipment to Sisters Creek Park for the annual Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament! The first two days provide strictly tournament competition. If you’d like to enter the competition, register now before it fills up! After that, people of all ages can enjoy a junior tournament, food, live entertainment, exhibitors, boat shows and unique merchandise for sale. As the five-day festival concludes on the 24th, enjoy a fireworks display over the water.
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Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 9 July 2010
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To ensure that you spend as much time outside as your schedule allows, treat it like another room in the house. Decorate! [...]
Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 8 July 2010
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Fortunately, there are DIY ways to save water, energy and money with the toilet you already have! [...]
Posted in Buying Tips, Regional Info on 6 July 2010
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Summertime is when Chicagoans can finally escape the walls of their homes, old or new, and enjoy time in between skyscrapers, on beaches, at festivals and under the sunshine! Every neighborhood in Chicago hosts a multitude of outdoor festivals, not to mention all the events going on in the suburbs of Chicago. This list is a tiny portion of some of the most renowned festivals happenings this time of year. Head outside and enjoy the warm weather while it lasts!
From July 9 to July 11, head to 4626 N. Knox Ave. in North Park for the 25th Irish American Heritage Festival!
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Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 5 July 2010
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An abundance of homebuyers are choosing to downsize right now. Whether it’s because they’re still trying to sell a house and can’t afford to buy a large house, they’re living more practical during this economic downturn, or they want to spend less time on housework, now is the time for owners of small houses to step up and show homebuyers why small homes are the way to go!
Because homebuyers tend to feel skeptical toward smaller homes, you’ll want to do everything in your power to make your small home look big. How do you do that? Professional home decorators have plenty of tips up their sleeves to help you out:
• Declutter. Even if you live in a castle, it won’t look large or appealing if it’s full of clutter. The most important step, always, when prepping your house to sell is to declutter. [...more..]
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 2 July 2010
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Happy 4th of July! Here are ideas for displaying your appreciation and admiration of America proudly inside and outside of your home. [...]
Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 28 June 2010
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Having a hard time selling your house? Even though all you hear about these days is new ways of marketing, in a competitive market like this one, sometimes good old-fashioned advice will take you the furthest. This involves you stepping out of your comfort zone.
Hopefully you already completed the first step, which is advertising with Buy Owner. Once your advertisement is set up, you have the support of the nation’s leading for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) company at your disposal. Buy Owner will promote your listing nationwide 24/7 through BuyOwner.com, its 1-800 number and its magazine.
You should do everything you can, too. Take the initiative to “sell” your house everywhere you go.
Use techniques like these: [...more...]
