Tuesday, August 05, 2008
What would happen if you woke up tomorrow and your house was underwater? What would you save? What would you do? It’s a scary prospect isn’t it? Even if you are dealing with a few inches of water, flooding causes serious damage to your home.
There is a slogan that comes from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) is that “Everyone Lives in a Flood.. (read more)
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
You have seen them on television- lawns that are immaculate. You scan over their green lushness to find their blooming flowers and perfectly pruned hedges and shrubs. But, what happens then if you don’t have a green thumb, let alone time to fuss with the crab grass and dandelions? You hire a lawn care maintenance crew! So what do you look for in a lawn care crew?
How.. (read more)
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Does the thought of termites, black mold or buying the home from the money pit fill you with terror? There are ways to avoid the hidden traumas that can come with purchasing a home. While most states require a home disclosure, if the house was a foreclosure OR there are issues that the home owner was not aware of, this does not offer any protection or warning of possible pitfalls your.. (read more)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
At the closing, certain costs are often prorated between the buyer and the seller, typically property taxes. The reason for this is because taxes are typically paid toward the end of the year for which they are assessed. Often the closing agent must use the taxes from the previous year to compute the prorations for the sale.
Taxes are not the only costs that can be prorated, below are some.. (read more)
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Summer is in full swing and the sunny days and hot weather make the thought of a dip in the pool is a very tempting prospect. For children, it is even more tempting. It comes as no surprise that the National Safety Council reports that the number two cause of injury-related death among children is drowning. About 1000 children drown each year and another 4000 are hospitalized.. (read more)
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
For many people the 4th of July is the highlight of the summer. Backyard barbecues, parades, and of course fireworks! Chapel Hill has much to offer in fun for everyone. Take a look at what different events your family can enjoy together on this holiday!
Old Fashioned July 4th at the Horace Williams House
Enjoy their famous celebration of America's birthday... (read more)
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
With record-high gas prices at the pump, it is forcing people to stay closer to home instead of driving or flying long distances for their summer vacation. However, that does not have to mean any shortage of fun. The Chapel Hill area area is full of fun things to do with something for everyone! You can enjoy a fun and relaxing destination in your own backyard. Below are just a.. (read more)
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
You may have never heard of a bridge loan before and that is probably because the housing market has been doing well for so long that most people haven't needed them as homes sold within days of being listed. Homeowners did not have to worry about paying for their new homes before they'd sold the old ones. But in recent times, the housing market slowdown has given the bridge loan a boost in.. (read more)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
When you decide to retire that doesn’t mean your brain has to retire too! In fact your brain needs more stimulation than ever. The good thing about retirement is that finally, you have the time to supply the required intellectual input. Keep in mind that the location that you decide to pick to retire can be key to that process. Most retirees want to continue learning and there are several communities.. (read more)
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Summertime means more time spent outside and more meals cooked on the grill. However, before you do it’s a good idea to go over a few simple safety tips to ensure that your trip to the barbecue does not end with a trip to the hospital.
Food Safety- There are a few things to keep in mind when cooking out.
• The safe temperature for food is below 40 degrees and above 140. .. (read more)
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