THE N.E.A.T. WAY TO EXERCISE FOR A LONGER, HEALTHIER LIFE
By Elisabeth Almekinder, Health Journalist, Registered Nurse, and Diabetes Educator for the Manos Unidas North Carolina Farmworker Health Program Have you ever known a relative or person who never stopped moving? They probably made the energizer bunny look lazy. I have a mother-in-law like this. She’s a tiny thing. What is NEAT? NEAT, or […]
You are Enough
Befriend your enoughness. Being enough isn’t an if/when proposition. Let go of the ideas of whether you’re “good enough” or the phrase you tell yourself “I will be good enough when…” Holding onto these contingencies is fighting against who you are. The truth is you don’t need fixing: you are enough. Imagine repeating to yourself […]
10 Random Acts of Kindness
More than anyone, RE/MAX understands that real estate is local. In a business as community-driven as ours, building a supportive community is in everyone’s best interest. Wouldn’t you like to be a good neighbor? First proclaimed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978, National Good Neighbor Day, celebrated on September 28, is an easy way to […]
Homeowners Reveal the Worst Purchases They Made After Moving In
During the frenzied excitement that accompanies moving into a new home, you might end up filling it with a few purchases you'll quickly regret. A couch you loved at the store might look absolutely ginormous in your living room, for instance. Or, those drapes that seemed like they match your carpet to a T might turn out to […]
Ready to take on the challenge of buying in a diamond-in-the-rough neighborhood?
Everyone has seen the neighborhood that’s changed: One day it was on the fringe, and the next it had turned a corner. Suddenly, it was teeming with new businesses, new residents, new life—and newly high property values, to the advantage of those residents who stuck around. First-time buyers, cash-strapped buyers, and “pioneering” buyers alike flock to […]
A Few Ways to Make the Most out of a Small Outdoor Space
Built-in Bench A custom bench works great when you want to create a custom space that allows you to host guests while still being chic and valuable to the space. Built-in furniture is always great because they are customized to your liking and the size of your space. We recommend measuring the space and getting […]
How Long Is That Remodel Going to Take?
Some remodeling projects go on for weeks and make a mess of your home life. Here’s how to survive. Renovations can take weeks — and sometimes months. That means endless days of subcontractors traipsing through your home, noisy tools, and major dust. Even some minor projects can disrupt your daily routine. Before you begin to […]
Everyone Needs an Adorable Wine Glass Terrarium in Their Life
Chances are you have a ton of wine glasses in your home. If you're looking for a new way to use them, this adorable container garden is the perfect idea. All you need is a glass, potting soil, sand or gravel and your plants of choice. Many people use succulents, cacti or air plants […]
Planning to Put Your Home on the Market This Spring? How to Prepare Now
Whether it’s because you need more rooms for your growing family, you’re ready to downsize or you want to move to a new city, you’ve decided you’ll be selling your house come spring. Spring is traditionally the hottest season for home sales. School will be out of session soon, the weather is warming up […]