How baby boomers are evaluating the luxury market? With new developments continuing to rise across growing suburban areas in the U.S., developers are customizing their offerings to appeal to the homebuyer demographics in their markets. One of the largest homebuyer-pools is composed of baby boomers – a generation spanning from 1946 to 1964, mostly made up of empty nesters and many retirees. This generation makes up a group of the most astute buyers in the market, and when it comes to new construction homes, th... read more

Did you know...In the United States, 1 in 7 children goes to bed hungry? Shocking right!? What can just one person do to tackle such a big problem? A simple click of a button or making a move can help out quite a bit! First thing you can do is go online and donate to your local food bank. Every little bit helps! It only costs $1 to provide four meals to a hungry child. Next, bring non-perishable food directly to your local food bank’s door.If you are moving, it is the perfect opportunity to help fee... read more

I knew my grandmother Flora was really smart. She possessed a quiet determination, had an infectious laugh and I thought she was beautiful. I wanted to be like her. “She had more nerve than brains,” according to my grandfather who would belittle her lack of formal education. But even he had to admit she possessed a fierce business acumen and unstoppable tenacity. Although Flora deferred to my grandfather, everyone knew she was backbone and the face of their very successful, Italian-specialty store. She ... read more

We’ve all dealt with it–the gross and off-putting stench that seeps from the washer. Luckily, there are a couple of natural ways to help eliminate the gross smells. It is easy to forget about washing your washer. But the reality is the washer does get dirty and consequently smelly. What’s worse is that the smell, which is typically musty in character with hidden notes of dirt, can also permeate through your clothing. Gross! Luckily, there are a couple of natural ways to help eliminate the yucky od... read more