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Top 5 Tips for Summer EntertainingFriday, July 23rd, 2010

As I sit here in my office on a HOT summer day in Brevard NC thinking about the weekend coming up, I wonder what we could do differently with friends when I came across this article in RISMEDIA dated July 17, 2010 talking about how Summer is finally in full swing and so is the seasonRead More

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6 Tips on a Little Bit Goes A LONG WayThursday, July 22nd, 2010

According to a RISMEDIA article dated July 16, 2010 sometimes all a home really needs is a littile bit of organization…in this case, not to sound cliche, but a little bit certainly does go a long way. Daily Clean-up – If you stay on top of simple chores every day, the bigger organization projects won’tRead More

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5 Showing Tips for SellersFriday, July 9th, 2010

When you have your home listed for sale do you know what to do when it comes to getting a house ready for showings. Here are 5 simple tips from Real Estate Agents across the county to get your home in showing shape; Lighten up. Some people like to live in dark houses. Leave theRead More

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A Bit of Brevard Music Center HistoryWednesday, July 7th, 2010

WASHINGTON – August 23, 1961 Dr. James Christian Pfohl directed an orchestra of teenagers from the North Carolina mountains yesterday afternoon in a festive outdoor concert for handicapped children and the President of the United States. So goes the article that appeared in the August 23, 1961, Wednesday edition of papers up and down theRead More

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10 Helpful Tips When Moving With PetsMonday, July 5th, 2010

Moving to a new home can be stressful on your pets, but there are many things you can do to make the process as painless as possible. Experts atThe Pet Realty Network in Naples, Fla., offer these helpful tips for easing the transition and keeping pets safe during the move. 1. Update your pet’s tag.Read More

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8 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Virtual TourFriday, July 2nd, 2010

With more buyers shopping for homes on the Web, photos and virtual tours are a must. There are many things you can do make your home shine on camera. 1. Understand the camera’s perspective. The camera’s eye is very different from the human eye. It magnifies clutter and poor furniture arrangement. To make a homeRead More

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First Event of the 2010 Brevard Music Center SeasonWednesday, June 30th, 2010

Saturday marked the beginning of the 2010 season at Brevard Music Center and the first event of the season – Rave On! – The Buddy Holly Experience. If you are or ever were a fan of sock-hops and poodle skirts, or drive-in diners and saddle shoes, then this event is definitely a must-see. Nationally acclaimedRead More

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5 Property Tax Questions You Need to AskMonday, June 28th, 2010

1. What is the assessed value of the property? Note that assessed value is generally less than market value. Ask to see a recent copy of the seller’s tax bill to help you determine this information. 2. How often are properties reassessed, and when was the last reassessment done? In general, taxes jump most significantlyRead More

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5 Pointers to Consider for a Family Vacation!Friday, June 18th, 2010

Summer 2010 is here and we all are thinking about how we can take some time and get away if only for a short trip. A VACATION! In today’s economy with all the challenges, we may consider NOT trying to take a much needed Family “getaway” Vacation. Here is an article from RISMEDIA, dated JuneRead More

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Brevard NC Mirrors Mid-Atantic Home Sales Upward TrendWednesday, June 16th, 2010

The tax credit incentives for home buyers have expired so how has it affected the sales production compared to 2009? According to a RISMEDIA article dated June 11, 2010 entitled “May 2010 Mis-Atlantic Region Sales Show Upward Trend”—Metropolitan Regional Information Systems, Inc. (MRIS), a leading provider of real estate information technology and the largest multipleRead More

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