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November 16, 2008

What is a Florida Villa?

I’ve heard a lot of talk lately about Florida villas, and how great they are for a truly unforgettable vacation.  What exactly is a Florida villa?
Basically, a Florida villa is a luxury vacation rental.  No, I’m not talking about a condo or a cabin like what you stay in when you take a ski trip.  [...]

October 24, 2008

Expanding Business Means Insurance Shopping

I own a real estate company in Fort Lauderdale Florida. The market has been very tough for a lot of the real estate firms here as it has been in most parts of the country. We have been doing very well though. Before the sharp decline in home prices really took off, we made a [...]

October 9, 2008

Halloween Party Poopers

My husband is one of those people who hates Halloween.  Last year we didn’t even give candy to Trick or Treaters, because he didn’t want to be home for it.  It was disappointing to me because I love seeing all the baby and toddler Halloween costumes.
My husband also declines invitations every year to at least [...]

June 26, 2008

Where oh Where did the Water Meter Guy Go?

I can remember watching the water meter guy go from house to house when I was a kid.  We had a huge water meter on the north side of our house, and he would come on foot, write down the reading, and go on to the next house.
Since I played outside a lot as a kid, [...]

June 21, 2008

3 Random Ways to “Go Green”

Many environmentally conscious people are now "going green" — a term that refers to sustainable living practices, that is, doing things that are good for the earth.  Here are 3 random ways to go green — ways that are guaranteed to NOT cut into your quality of life:

Reuse scrap paper.  I don’t know about you, [...]