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BHINFO: just text 59559 - 02/26/11 07:00 AM
Exciting news from the marketing department at Beverly-Hanks!
Beverly-Hanks & Associates, the oldest and largest real estate agency in western North Carolina, has just implemented new mobile phone technology designed to help WNC visitors interested in real estate get a really fast response to any question they have about any property of interest.
It is a simple as it gets. You are see a real estate sign and want to know more about the property. Simply remain on the site and text 59559 (59 with a 5 then 59 again). The system will contact you back immediately. If you … (0 comments)
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After GREEN comes BLUE - 02/23/11 09:33 AM
Dan Buettner has written a NY Times best seller The Blue Zones: Lessons For Living Longer From The People Who've Lived The longest. He researched four places in the world where people not only live to be old but stay fit and active deep into old age: Okinawa Japan, Costa Rica, Sardinia Italy, and Loma Linda California. The book looks at their culture, and daily routines. From interviews, Buettner distills what he calls "The Power Nine", a guide to living longer and healthier.
There is no miracle pill or single recommendation. It's all plain old common sense about good habits … (3 comments)
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Not Golf= FLOGTON - 02/20/11 12:18 PM
It's no secret that fewer people are playing golf. More golf courses are closing than opening. Opinions for the downturn vary from "it's the economy" to a simple change in demographics. But some are wondering if the rules of the game are part of the problem. Enter Flogton (not golf spelled backwards).
Flogtonites argue that the game needs an overhaul to increase its appeal to younger players used to fast-paced video games, those with less than stellar athletic abilities, and an aging population of golfers who can't quite hit the ball as hard as they used to. They argue … (4 comments)
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What's WRONG with the 30 -year mortgage? - 02/17/11 08:03 AM
Reform of the mortgage markets is coming. It has been mandated by the Dodd-Frank Law. But how to meet the challenge of avoiding another financial market meltdown while making sure Americans will be able to get a mortgage is not simple. The recently made public Obama Administration report offered three possible scenarios. Even among the top economic experts, there is no clear consensus about how to fix the problem
Many want Fannie and Freddie, the two government-backed mortgage giants who have required a huge taxpayer bailout to disappear. They argue that government is interfering in what should be private market … (1 comments)
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EXTREME MAKEOVER FOR FANNIE AND FREDDIE: The Saga Continues.... - 02/13/11 10:26 AM
The Dodd-Frank law has legally mandated a makeover for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Fannie and Freddie, along the FHA (another government- backed agency), are behind nearly 90% of US mortgages. The goal of reform is to make sure we do not ever see another financial meltdown requiring a $150 billion dollars taxpayer bailout.
The question: how much should the U.S. government be involved in mortgage availability?
The challenge: making sure home buyers can get affordable mortgages.
Will Fannie and Freddie disappear completely? No one knows yet but what is become clear is that the government's role in mortgage … (0 comments)
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Booming Brain Keep Rocking! - 02/12/11 10:03 AM
More good news for boomers! It seems we may be smarter than we were in our 20s.
You already suspected that, didn't you?
For years, we have been told that our brains peak in early adulthood and then slowly go downhill from there. Now, science has discovered that our brains continue to produce neurons for brainpower and that some brain processes actually improve into mid-life.
It's not all good news. Aging brains do slow down and process information more slowly in middle age (40-69 these days). Retrieving information - especially names - can become a challenge. And middle aged brains tend to lose focus … (1 comments)
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EXTREME MAKEOVERS: Episode III - 02/10/11 10:46 AM
The Dodd-Frank financial overhaul law passed by Congress to clean up the financial meltdown is marching forward....
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp (FDIC), jointly with the Federal Reserve, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other banking regulators have approved a draft rule that will require large financial firms to hold at least ½ of top executives' bonuses for a minimum of three years. The goal is to tie their bonuses - a large part of compensation packages- to the outcomes of their and their employees' trades and decisions... over time. Financial reward will now come from making good long-term decisions … (2 comments)
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396 West Lake Drive, Lake Lure NC - 02/08/11 10:40 PM
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Marketing to ... maturing... Boomers - 02/08/11 08:26 AM
Historically thrifty senior citizens have been of little interest to marketers but the 76 million boomers born between1946 and 1964 account for about half of all US consumer spending. Now rapidly turning 65, boomers are an affluent group used to asking for and getting what they want. Marketing experts think they will keep spending money.
This is a group that expects a longer life expectancy and wants to remain fit and active as they move into retirement. In order to meet their needs, many companies are adjusting product lines. Carefully adjusting. That's because it seems that Boomers must be handled … (3 comments)
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Bat Cave NC: 48 acres with frontage on the Rocky Broad River - 02/07/11 08:29 AM
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Four Don't Dos To Sell Your House - 02/05/11 09:19 AM
We all know that some renovations pay back more than others. Actually, the top home selling project- returning the most $$ on investment- is a simple clean-up and de-clutter so that potential buyers can see a clean, roomy attractive property. But what renovations and upgrades should you NOT invest in if you are thinking about selling soon?
Our homes are our nests and we want to enjoy them. But it's important to know the difference between a project you invest in for your own enjoyment and one that someone else will love so much they will be willing to reimburse … (1 comments)
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Greening Your Favorite Burger - 02/02/11 09:17 AM
Building Green is spreading from residential to commercial. It makes sense. Beyond environmentally desirable construction, the ultimate goal is to use green design to save money. Restaurants, stores, offices, and banks are prime candidates. The US Green Building Council has recently launched a program to help national chains get LEED certification for design plans they can use in multiple locations. LEED is an internationally recognized Green Building certification system.
Certain elements of Green Building are the same no matter the location. These include the use of as much recycled material as possible, both interior and exterior, and elements that will reduce … (1 comments)
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NC
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