sun: Rye Brook Open House Sun 8-24 from 1-3 PM - 08/22/08 11:10 AM
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sun: Austin Weather; A Study in Contrast - 08/04/08 03:55 AM
Anyone who has been in Texas for very long has heard someone say, "If you don't like Texas weather, just wait a minute."
Austin and the surrounding Hill Country enjoy some of the most temperate weather in Texas. Summers are hot, winters are mild and spring and fall months are
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sun: Making Memories at Lake Martin - 07/25/08 08:42 AM
Lake Martin is all about families. We were lucky enough to have both of our children and their spouses here for a few days last weekend. What a pleasure to see them all enjoying the lake as much as they did as kids. There was plenty of time for swimming,
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sun: You Won’t Believe What a Deal for the Money!!!!!!!!!!! - 07/18/08 04:56 PM
Home has a large back yard with a six-foot privacy fence that was professionally installed - not the do-it-yourself kind. Attached storage unit has custom shelving and plenty of space for a riding lawn mower and more. The roof shingles were upgraded for longer lasting life. The front yard is a
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sun: Today; 7/16/2008 - 07/16/08 08:19 AM
High 86 Low 72 A T-Storm or Two
"Not in rewards, but in the strength to strive,
the blessing lies." - J.T. Trowbridge
Intel, Sun and Johnson & Johnson - Profits up!...
Al says - "Before they invented drawing boards, -
What did they go back to?"...
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sun: The "Greening" of San Diego: San Diego Gas & Electric's $250 million Solar Project - 07/12/08 12:34 PM
In a very heartening and growing movement behind "Green" energy, San Diego Gas & Electric announced plans to "develop a series of small solar energy projects in the region that could supply electricity to as many 50,000 homes" according to the San Francisco Chronicle's sfgate.com. The project will cost in the
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sun: Passive Solar Design- Logical layouts that can save you money - 07/10/08 07:24 PM
In building an ecological home, the materials and technologies utilized are very important in striving to be sustainable, however, the homes design is equally significant when it comes to making a home efficient. In the Inman news article, “More architects designing homes with sun in mind,” author Arrol Gellner discusses the
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sun: Romantic Stone & Stucco Tudor - 07/09/08 03:14 PM
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sun: It's rainy day - 07/02/08 08:25 AM
Something like active rain
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sun: Beach home, 7/10 mile to ocean!! Superior Alternative to The Hamptons or The Connecticut Shores!! - 06/18/08 05:11 AM
Your chance to live near the beach at an affordable price, great winter rental too! Summer sleeps 10++.
Alot of tender loving care has gone into this custom home situated on secluded lot just 7/10 of mile to Misquamicut Beach! The lower level can be a guest or in-law suite with
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sun: Dog Days of Summer - 06/07/08 05:10 PM
These hot summer days are not actually for the dogs at all, especially here in North Texas. Imagine a steamy tropical beach; the rays beating down, the heat rising from scorched sand. Now imagine you enjoying it all in a fur coat that you can't take off! Yikes! Even though it
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sun: Don't Suntan With Limes and Don't Shower With A Fever - Who Knew? - 05/19/08 03:13 PM
Have you ever had or heard of any strange medical conditions or experiences that without having experienced or heard about first hand, you would never have known about. Life is full of little lessons that come to us only by way of experience.
I have a couple of examples:
Years ago, my daughter developed a very
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sun: Spring Safari in Ocean Drive, South Carolina - 04/24/08 09:47 AM
It's another beautiful day here in North Myrtle Beach, SC. SOS Spring Safari is in full swing and Main Street is a jumping place. People are congregating on the deck at Duck's, then wandering over to Fat Harold's and on down to the Pavilion and the Spanish Galleon. Saturday is the
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sun: New Web Site for Information - 04/23/08 10:05 PM
I am really a sucker for web sites about space. I long to be able to go there and dream about it, watch shows about it, watch the NASA TV on cable to see what is happening with the International Space Station, go outside to watch for it to fly over
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sun: Early Riser - 04/09/08 12:53 AM
I love to get up at the crack of dawn, the air is much cooler and everything is so quiet...I was lucky to catch this image on the way out to Highway 60 from West Lake Wales. The pastures stretch as far as you can see, and cows and horses dot
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sun: We've Got the Sun...and We're Using it! - 04/02/08 12:58 PM
Everyone knows the sun is always shining in Southern California, but knowing how to use it wisely is a talent. This talent is embraced by the city of San Clemente who will use solar power to heat its proposed Aquatics Center and Civic Center. I've recently written about how this city
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sun: I Need Your Help Today. Please! - 04/02/08 08:22 AM
I'm one of those people who suffers from "Seasonal Depression." I HATE the winter, I mean REALLY HATE the winter. I live on Long Island and as soon as October starts, I'm screwed! The leaves fall, it turns cold and we don't see 75 degrees for another 6 months! This winter was
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sun: When is the last time you watched the Sun-Rise? - 03/28/08 07:27 AM
As a young girl and well into my twenty's I would ride my bike, walk or drive to an old train bridge that crossed the Wabash River. Indiana on one side and Illinois on the other. My favorite thing to do was get up just before sunrise so I could enjoy
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sun: open houses sat or sun - 03/25/08 11:42 AM
I want to do a survey on open houses. what works better sat or sun? also what are the preferred times 1-3 , 2to 4 ? Any thoughts?
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sun: New Construction - Custom Home - El Mirador - Gold Canyon AZ - 03/17/08 08:33 AM
New custom masterpiece now under construction! Located in El Mirador at Superstition Mountain.......panoramic views of Superstition Mountain Range! Home designed for entertaining. 4040 sq.ft. livable space. Greatroom with wet-bar, tons of details include arches, 2 fireplaces, beamed 15' ceilings, huge windows capture superstition mountain views. Gourmet kitchen a chef's delight. Master suite has double
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sun: Custom Homes or Lots only on Golf Course! Purple Sage, Gold Canyon AZ - 03/17/08 08:15 AM
New Community in Gold Canyon---- Purple Sage Brand new! Now taking lot reservations only! Custom home golf course lot community! Lots back to Sidewinder Golf Course! Three options ----purchase a lot alone with no build time-----purchase a lot with permitted custom home plan per lot----or purchase a lot with the total package of home
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sun: Living off the grid in Shasta County - 03/14/08 02:48 AM
More and more calls are from clients who want to find a large parcel with running water and in an area of seclusion and away from all the utilities to become totally self sufficient. There are many ways to provide sources of power substitutes depending on one's pocket book. I have sold
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sun: ARIZONA'S BEACH - 03/11/08 05:31 PM
Hoping to see the usual crowds enjoying the Sun and Fun in Rocky Point Mexico. The confusion about pass port requirements the very expensive gas prices, may deter visitors from coming down. During the Spring Break Holidays I can't do much about the gas prices, except to share that the prices
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sun: Sunset at the North Pole - 03/07/08 05:42 AM
This is one of the most amazing photos that I have ever seen!!! The Moon is at it's closest point with the Sun setting right below it!!! The Peace and Tranquility it exudes is amazing and I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do!!! Please take the time today, and everyday, to reflect
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sun: Realtor Top Ten Signs of Spring! - 03/01/08 09:10 PM
(Flowers from www.kaboose.com) 10.) You are shoveling snow off of ice, and your neck gets sunburnt...a little... 9.) You can get to an open house without snow shoes...or a four-wheel drive. 8.) You change your ringtone from Jingle Bell Rock to Flight of the Bumblebee. 7.) You finally get up the courage to put that
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sun: Update on the Phoenix real estate market... - 02/27/08 06:09 PM
Phoenix was one of the first metropolitan areas to slip into this current real estate slump, and historically we tend to be one of the first out of such downturns. At the peak of the market there was a lot of speculation in the Valley of the Sun. Some estimates say
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sun: My Fort Lauderdale Florida's Sun, Surf, Sand and Selling Story!! - 02/17/08 05:03 PM
What a crazy ride this real estate business is!! Back in 1988 when I moved from Philadelphia, PA to Fort Lauderdale, FL, I intended to go to law school. I had recently been divorced and thanks to Mom (who was alive at the time) was able to hold on to my
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sun: Sun and Snow. - 02/15/08 12:38 PM
Utah is famous for it's snow. It would be almost sacrilegious not to mention it. But the part that I believe attracts people here is the combination of Sun and Snow. If you look into the distance in this photo you can see that the clouds are still snowing on the
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sun: hotels wanted S.E. U.S. - 02/05/08 01:55 PM
Off market inventory wanted. We have seen the rest. You must be the seller or one away. No chains! Let us know what you have! Paul@DoynoRealty.com
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sun: Live Traffic and other Cams for your information! - 01/20/08 12:58 PM
These cams sure do come in handy here in Charlotte when the weather is inclement and we were SUPPOSED to get 5 inches of snow ! http://www.wcnc.com/traffic/livecams.html Also- North Carolina Live Web Cam Directory for everything from Lowe's Motor Speedway Cameras to the Mountains of NC camers (including ski slopes!) www.webcambiglook.com/nc.shtml For other states' traffic,
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sun: Is a Solar House in Your Future? - 12/30/07 06:07 AM
For those of you who are living in a solar powered house and living off the grid. I salute you. For those of you who generate more power than you use and sell energy in reverse back to the Electrical Grid, well let's just say that; You are my hero. Some people
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sun: In Someone else's eyes YOU are a HERO ! - 11/30/07 08:51 PM
Don't quit, don't give up ! Sometimes the world let's you down, that's okay, there is always tomorrow. Sometimes, times are slow, people can be mean, business can even take a turn for the worst, that's okay, tomorrow is another day. There are reason's we do what we do, there are
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sun: Key West - 11/06/07 08:28 AM
Key West is gorgeous in November. I don't know why the hotels, bars, beaches and restaurants are not over flowing with people. There is no humidity. The sky is clear. Everyone is having a perfect hair day and all the women look beautiful. No one is sweating off their makeup
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sun: When is a fixer too far gone? - 10/15/07 09:31 PM
I wrote about a lovely 1893 fixer in Healdsburg a few days ago. There's no question in my mind that a solid restoration is the best choice for that house and the neighborhood. It's a classy three unit building on a large lot on a street with lots of homes from
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sun: Listen to Your Skin!!! - 08/17/07 05:48 PM
Although summer is winding down for most of you, we are here in the beautiful Southern California Desert which I like to refer to as The Land of Eternal Sunshine! Here are some tips for keeping yourself healthy when outdoors. If your skin could talk, it would tell you a lot. Remember
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sun: Moving to Florida? You need to know... - 06/29/07 12:54 PM
Whether you're moving to Florida, or you're already here, anyone who has spent any time in Florida during the summer, knows how sweltering the heat can feel. But the feel of the heat should be the least of your concerns. Here's some important information that everyone should know; even those
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sun: The World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm - 06/17/07 03:34 PM
Ever Given Much Thought to Alternative Forms of Energy? Enviromentally friendly Energy? Costs and Savings when utilizing Alternative Energy Sources? So far in Florida there has not been much exploration of any of the alternatives until Bartow began work on the new age of energy production- Solar Power. It would be wise
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sun: Summer's here - reminder for all you DSLR owners! - 06/05/07 10:16 AM
When it gets very humid out, and there is AC in your car and in the house, pack a cooler in your car to keep your camera at a median temperature. Otherwise your lens will fog up, condensation will get inside your camera and well... as i'm sure you can imagine
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sun: God's Extra Day... True? - 04/23/07 02:50 PM
This flipped me out! (Does anyone know if this is really true?!?!? Did you know that the space program is busy proving that what has been called "myth" in the Bible is true? Mr. Harold Hill, President of the Curtis Engine Company in Baltimore Maryland and a consultant in the space program,
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sun: Sun, Wind, and Fun at the Center - 03/30/07 02:34 PM
Eloise Gift www.eloiseGift.com Albuquerque is at the center of the state of New Mexico. The desirable high-desert climate and the natural beauty of the landscape of the region are well known to many. Perhaps less well known are the initiatives being taken by the state to take advantage of these natural
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sun: South Facing Patios - 11/25/06 08:52 AM
You can call it Green or you can call it Feng Shui or you can call it just common sense, but in our area of Florida, it's great when the back of your home faces south. Many Europeans are sun lovers and when they come for the winter they want sun -
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sun: Second Home Buyers - 10/05/06 06:47 PM
I feel fortunate to live in the temperate climate of Western Washington, and I can genuinely say I enjoy the rain! (It's really just a fine drizzle that happens to continue all day long, 277 days of the year. Not really, only in the movies like Firewall and Sleepless in Seattle).
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