New Trends in Senior Living
By Thom Corrigan, MSW
Today, seniors and retirees have more options than
ever in choosing the best alternative for housing. Once the decision is
made to downsize from the traditional family home, retirees can now
choose to continue their individually tailored lifestyle by moving into
an active retirement community. They no longer will have the worries or
expense of home maintenance and upkeep and have more time to pursue
hobbies, travel, family and friends.
At Somerby of Alpharetta, different levels of care
are provided within one community to meet the needs of the senior as
they age in place. On-site amenities include health care, concierge
services, exercise facilities, covered parking and a full-service
restaurant. Residents can remain as independent as they desire
but also enjoy the benefit of a full range of social and recreational
options as well.
Thom Corrigan, MSW
Community Relations & Development Manager
Somerby of Alpharetta
770-650-9577
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Pay Attention to Detail When Preparing Your Home to Sell
By Cheryl D. Green
 First
impressions are lasting. If you are preparing to sell your home, you
want it to appear well maintained and showroom ready. Using these
simple tips will ensure that your home shouts, "I'm ready to sell."
Tip 1. Improve the kitchen and bathroom.
Nothing adds value like improvements to these well-traveled areas.
Check your cabinets and fixtures for hanging knobs or large
scratches... Read More |
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Lawn Care Dos and Don'ts
By Nancy Fulton
 Summer
is here and many of us will be spending the warmer months at home this
year. That means our yards have to be a recreational oasis where we're
comfortable inviting friends and family. Nothing is more important to a
yard than a great lawn. It gives kids a place to play, provides a
comfortable place to sit or lie down, and makes a home look beautiful.
Read these Dos and Don'ts to keep your lawn beautiful... Read More |
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Make Your Yard Sale a Winner
By E. E. Kane
 Holding
a yard sale is like going into business for a day. It can be fun and
wildly successful, or it can be pure drudgery and a waste of time.
Don't go to the trouble without reading these tips for a winning yard
sale.
Join forces with friends or neighbors.
A lot of "stuff" in a sale is always more enticing than sparse
offerings. A yard sale requires a lot of energy, lifting, moving, and
time for details, so the more helpers you can gather, the... Read More
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Shopping for a Bargain Home
By B. Conrad
 There
is no doubt that there are bargains in today's real estate market—the
key is to know what to look for and what to avoid. With mortgage rates
still low, buyers who are able to get a bargain will come out ahead
when their market turns around.
Don't be fooled by the asking price.
These days it is a buyer's market, and that means buyers have lots of
wiggle room when it comes to price. In this market the asking price is
a good place to start, but chances are there is plenty of room for
negotiation. Taking a look at comparable sales in the same neighborhood
is a great way to figure out what the property is worth in the current
market... Read More |
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Keep Summer Foods Fresh & Safe
Courtesy of ARAcontent
 Summer
is the season to be outdoors with friends and family at picnics,
barbecues and many other events. But the warm weather also brings an
increase in foodborne illnesses when food sits out in hot, humid
conditions. Make sure your summer party is memorable for reasons other
than food poisoning by taking steps to keep food fresh and safe.
Dr. Claudia Fajardo-Lira, spokesperson for the Institute of Food
Technologists, says most foodborne bacteria thrive in summer's steamy
conditions. "It's critical to protect yourself and your family from
foodborne illness like E. coli and salmonella," she says... Read More |
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