There's no job round the home worse than that of cleaning. It is a job that sneaks up on all of us and it's not even the obvious jobs which are the worst. Frequently it's those areas of the home that just get slowly dirtier and dirtier right up until we finally have to do something about them.
Maybe it's carpeting that has just reached the point where it never appears clean or it may be something similar to a Hot tub or shower that requires just a little special treatment to bring back the sparkle.
In either case, steam cleaning is an amazingly effective way to get the job done both easily and quickly. Listed here are three ways that your power steamer will make a difference for your cleaning routine.
Show your carpeting to a steam carpet cleaner and the heated steam action will lift all the extra grime from your carpet and put it back into the dirty water reservoir where you can be amazed at all the filth that you didn't have any idea was there.
Take your steam cleaner to the bathroom and the steam will allow you to clean your shower without leaving hundreds of water tracks from regular cleaning and when you get to your Jacuzzi, all the old soap residue and muck will break down in the heat of the steam. For many new users of steam cleaners, this alone may come as a genuine revelation; cleaning parts of the home that had frequently been abandoned as being just too challenging or nasty.
Lastly, don't forget the power that steam brings into your do-it-yourself life. Utilizing a power steamer on wallpaper, turns stripping your walls clean into an (almost) enjoyable job. It will never be perfect, but you'll find that persistent paste finally giving way and your job will be far easier.
These are merely three simple ways that a power steamer can transform your cleaning tasks and you'll discover plenty more as you own one of these marvels of modern cleaning.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Google's New Aardvark - Move aside Facebook
Afterlaunching Buzz last week, Google have continued on the social track by now acquiring social search service Aardvark.
The deal, rumoured to be worth around $50 million, could see Google use the social search engine as an answer to, well, Yahoo! Answers. Through IM, Twitter and e-mail, Aardvark lets you ask full-text questions and then takes your social connections and attempts to identify the best person within your network (or extended network - friends and family) who might be able to assist in giving that answer.
Here is how Wired explains the concept behind Aardvark:
Users who sign up give (Aard)Vark access to one of their social networks - Facebook, LinkedIn or the e-mails in their contact list. Users then say what things they are confident answering questions about (e.g. chess, cooking, country music). Vark then routes future questions - such as what's the best country band out of the south from the 1970s or where's a good sushi restaurant near Santa Monica - to the right person. A series of algorithms keeps tuning the targeting by watching if a user's answers are quick and useful, deciding whether their friends are also experts, and checking if a user is online or has been asked to answer too many questions recently.
The news was confirmed by Aardvark CEO (and ex-Googler) Max Ventilla who emailed TechCrunch with the following: "We can confirm that Google has signed a deal to acquire us but have no further comment."
So I'm afraid that's all the news we have so far folks, but if we hear anything more, we will be sure to let you know.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Your Guide to Feeling Great and Looking Glamorous
There are some incredible advantages to having good posture. Aside from making you look taller and thinner, good posture enables you to feel your absolute best. When you consider these benefits, it's rather strange more emphasis isn't put on achieving the proper posture. We'd like to introduce you to a man who's out to change that...one spine at a time.
Meet Dr. Paul Drew, a man who has dedicated his life to the subject of posture. Drew began his journey 22 years ago when he earned the credentials to be a certified massage therapist. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from the University of Southern California in 1996, and ultimately his clinical doctorate degree in physical therapy in 1999.
During the last decade, Dr. Drew's clients have included celebrities such as Madonna, Phil Jackson, Al Pacino, Burt Bacharach, Renee Russo and Sharon Stone. With his skills in both massage and physical therapy, Drew helps patients with issues that range from tense muscles to severe injuries. They are experiences, he claims, that have formed his belief in the importance of having good posture.
Why is Posture Important?
"Where should I start?" asks Drew, stating that chronic tension headaches are one of the first signs of bad posture. It is a trend he has seen in great numbers of patients who spend a lot of time at a computer, especially those who use a laptop.
"The natural tendency," he says, "is to round the shoulders toward the screen." Accentuated with laptop use because of its lower positioning, rounding the shoulders puts incredible strain on the muscles in the neck. This leads to stiff necks and backs, tension headaches and various problems pertaining to the shoulders.
Another affect of rounding the shoulders is the tendency for muscles in the lower back to cave in toward the navel. Drew explained that the body compensates for itself. Whenever there is an imbalance in one area, the body creates an imbalance in another. Once the lower back starts caving in, issues such as lower back pain, herniated discs, and arthritis of the spine start to occur. The doctor added that problems with either the hips or knees could easily follow next.
According to Drew, practicing good posture will not only protect you from injury and enable you to live a healthier and more active life, but it will also improve your self-esteem. He says it's a practice that both lengthens and slims the body, claiming that no matter the body type it is sure to have aesthetic affects. It is this belief that inspired Drew to write his book.
Red Carpet Posture
"I feel it's become a little too popular, especially for women, to have bad posture," states Drew. Noticing it first by watching celebrities on the red carpet, he says that it has become almost en vogue for women to slouch. Drew looks at his book, Red Carpet Posture, as a way to correct this by providing knowledge, advice and exercises on how to achieve and maintain good posture.
The exercises, he says, are targeted to strengthening the muscles that help with posture. Tried and true, they are relatively easy to do and can fit into any workout regimen. He says they also carry secondary benefits such as helping with weight control, body fat maintenance and overall conditioning.
"Good posture is glamorous!" says Drew, adding that it was actually a prerequisite for being an actor or actress back in the Golden Age of film. Glamour is something he'd like to bring back for everyone, claiming that along with it will come enhanced confidence and self-esteem.
What Causes Bad Posture?
Seeking a glimpse into his book, we asked Dr. Drew about some of the behaviors that cause bad posture. "Weight gain, especially in the belly, can play a big role," he claims. Reiterating the idea that the body compensates for itself, he says excess belly weight is just another means for the lower back to start caving inward.
How we sit also affects our posture. From driving in our cars to sitting at a desk working on the computer, Drew says that most people don't give it nearly enough thought.
Claiming it all starts with positioning, Drew recommends choosing a desk and chair that are the correct height for your body. The second step is using a computer stand to position the monitor at eye level. This helps the shoulders stay back, as opposed to rolling forward.
He also suggests staying away from desk chairs with wheels. Citing the fact that most floors aren't perfectly flat or even, chairs on wheels have a tendency to roll. Even if the floor's difference is slight, Dr. Drew says the act of using your feet to brace yourself puts undo stress on the lower back.
Sitting in one spot for too long a time is also a negative, as our muscles and concentration will eventually start to tire. He recommends keeping track of the time we sit at our desks or behind the wheel of a car. As a regular practice, Drew advises, "Take a break every hour or so to get up and walk around."
Another horrible habit according to the doctor is the practice of talking on the telephone with it pinned between our ear and shoulder. It is an unnatural position for our neck that puts undo stress on the entire body. It is easily remedied, however, by purchasing an inexpensive headset at any office supply store.
The bed you sleep in is also a big deal when it comes to your posture, but it has less to do with the mattress's firmness than it does its evenness. Drew says that most mattresses have a tendency to weaken in the middle over the course of time, causing the spine to conform to that shape. He says if your mattress is more than seven years old, you should look into buying a new one.
Pillows are also important. Drew suggests finding a thickness and firmness that works for you. The most important factor, however, is where you place your head on the pillow. He says no matter if you sleep on your back or side you should position the fattest part of the pillow directly underneath the base of your skull. This placement is optimal for keeping the spine in a straight position.
How Do We Correct Our Posture?
Aside from the exercises he puts forth in his book, Drew offers up a few tips that will have an immediate positive effect on your posture.
The doctor recommends focusing on keeping your shoulder blades down and pulled back. He likens it to imagining you have an orange on your back and you're trying to squeeze it with your shoulder blades. Doing so will not only lengthen the spine, but it will also take undo pressure off the muscles in your neck.
In addition, Drew advises to keep your bellybutton drawn up and in toward your spine. This action, he says, will rotate your hips so they are positioned underneath you, providing both balance and support.
The doctor also gives some advice you've probably already heard - suck in your stomach. He's says it not only serves as a good reminder for his shoulder and bellybutton techniques, but it also burns calories and strengthens abdominal muscles.
Considering that good posture has a lot to do with training your muscles to stay in certain positions, Dr. Drew has developed a line of clothing that provides some much needed help. Teaming up with fashion designer and Project Runway contestant, Vincent Libretti, Drew is launching a line of clothes he refers to as "active couture-wear".
With the ability to be worn daily, as well as to fancy occasions, the clothing is designed to accentuate the female body. What makes the clothing truly unique, however, is that whenever a woman slouches, the clothes pull on her muscles to let her know. He likes this idea because the woman is using her own body, as opposed to a support or a brace, to correct her posture. It also serves as the perfect parallel to his mantra - having good posture is the greatest fashion statement you can make.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Cup of Coffee Pork Roast
Recipe For January!
It's a cup of joe -- as in java -- that brings this poignant pork roast to life. To say it's brewing in goodness would be an understatement.
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy
1 cup coffee
2 bay
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 onions, sliced
Additional coffee and soy
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Heat oil in large skillet over high heat, and then sear meat on both sides. In a large roasting
pan , combine one onion and remaining ingredients. Transfer browned meat to roasting pan and top with second onion. - Cover and bake 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Baste every hour with juices. If liquid begins to boil away, add more coffee or soy sauce as needed. Use pan juices to make gravy. Use no salt.
Saturday, January 09, 2010
Government health insurance option appears doomed
WASHINGTON - Senior House Democrats have largely abandoned hopes of including a government-run insurance option in the final compromise health care bill taking shape, according to several officials, and are pushing for other measures to rein in private insurers.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other senior Democrats told President Barack Obama in recent meetings they want the legislation to strip the insurance industry of a long-standing exemption from federal antitrust laws, officials said. That provision is in the House-passed measure, but was omitted from the bill that the Senate passed on Christmas Eve.
They also want the final measure to include a House-passed proposal for a nationwide insurance exchange, to be regulated by the federal government, where consumers could shop for private coverage. The Senate bill calls for a state-based system of exchanges.
Additionally, House Democrats want to require insurers to spend a minimum amount of premium income on benefits, thereby limiting what is available for salaries, bonuses, advertising and other items. The House bill sets the floor at 85 percent; the Senate-passed measure lowers it to 80 percent for policies sold to small groups and individuals.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the negotiations are private.
The maneuvering comes as the White House and majority Democrats intensify efforts to agree on a final measure, possibly before Obama delivers his State of the Union address late this month or early in February.Government intervention into the insurance market is one of the most contentious issues to be settled. Others include the fate of a Senate-passed tax on high-cost insurance plans, bitterly opposed by some labor unions; the extent to which abortions could be covered by insurance to be sold in the new exchanges; and the amount of money available to help lower-income families purchase coverage.
Liberals long have pressed to include a government-run insurance option in the legislation, arguing it would create competition for private companies and place a brake on costs.
House Democrats included it in their legislation. In the Senate, it drew opposition from Democratic moderates whose votes are essential to the bill's fate. Even attempts to include an expansion of Medicare for uninsured individuals as young as age 55 - widely viewed as a face-saving proposal for liberals - had to be jettisoned.
Given the opposition in the Senate, Pelosi, D-Calif., signaled late last year she did not view a public option as a requirement for a final compromise. Asked in an interview Dec. 16 whether she could support legislation without it, she said, "It depends what else is in the bill."
More recently, she listed her goals for a House-Senate compromise without mentioning the provision she long has backed.
"We are optimistic that there is much that we have in common in both of our bills and that we will resolve or reconcile this legislation in a way that is a triple A rating: affordability for the middle class, accountability for the insurance companies, and accessibility to many more people in our country to quality, affordable health care," she said.
While Obama favors a government option, he has said repeatedly it is only a small part of his overall effort to remake the health care system, and is not essential.
Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., have expressed optimism about chances for a swift agreement, but there appears to be relatively little maneuvering room. That is particularly true in the Senate, where 60 votes will be needed to overcome a Republican filibuster, and any change carries the risk of alienating a Democrat whose vote is crucial.
The bill's future is further complicated by a scheduled Jan. 19 election in Massachusetts. Some polls show Democrat Martha Coakley in a closer-than-expected race against Republican Scott Brown and an independent contender. The winner will replace Sen. Paul Kirk, who became the 60th member of the Democratic caucus when he was named to his seat as successor to the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.A Republican upset would deprive Democrats of their 60th vote.
Some House Democrats say the proposed government insurance option remains alive, although they speak publicly of its possible demise as long as insurance companies aren't let off the hook.
California Rep. Xavier Becerra, who's on the leadership team, said House members would only be willing to abandon the public plan if they were certain the final bill achieves the goals they want, as Pelosi described.
"We're willing to give up what's good for America as long as we get something good back," he said.
Rep. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, also a member of the leadership, agreed.
"I think the House is very much of a view that before they'd consider dropping the public option" they have to be assured of a bill that achieves the goals they wanted the public option to meet.
But officials said little if any time has been spent in White House meetings on the issue, and there was scant discussion of it during a conference call for members of the Democratic rank and file earlier this week.
Thursday, January 07, 2010
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Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Obama backs high-end health plan tax
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama signaled to House Democratic leaders Wednesday that they'll have to drop their opposition to taxing high-end health insurance plans to pay for health coverage for millions of uninsured Americans.
In a meeting at the White House, Obama expressed his preference for the insurance tax contained in the Senate's health overhaul bill, but largely opposed by House Democrats and organized labor, Democratic aides said. The aides spoke on condition of anonymity because the meeting was private.
House Democrats want to raise income taxes on high-income individuals instead and are reluctant to abandon that approach, while recognizing that they will likely have to bend on that and other issues so that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., can maintain his fragile 60-vote majority support for the bill.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and four committee chairmen met with the president Wednesday as they scrambled to resolve differences between sweeping bills passed by the House and Senate. The aim is to finalize legislation revamping the nation's health care system in time for Obama's State of the Union address early next month.
Despite the dispute over the payment approach, Pelosi, D-Calif., emerged from the meeting expressing optimism.
"We've had a very intense couple of days," Pelosi said. "After our leadership meeting this morning, our staff engaged with the Senate and the administration staff to review the legislation, suggest legislative language. I think we're very close to reconciliation."
Congressional staff members stayed at the White House into the evening to continue work, and a conference call of the full House Democratic caucus was scheduled for Thursday. Obama is taking a more direct role than ever, convening Oval Office meetings Tuesday and Wednesday of House Democratic leaders.
The House and Senate bills are alike in many ways. Both impose first-time requirements for almost all Americans to purchase health insurance, providing subsidies for lower- and middle-income people to help them do so, though the subsidies in the House bill are more generous. Both establish new marketplaces called exchanges where people can go to shop for and compare healthinsurance plans. Both would ban unpopular insurance company practices including denying coverage to people with pre-existing health conditions.
Differences include whom to tax, how many people to cover, how to restrict taxpayer funding for abortion and whether illegal immigrants should be allowed to buy coverage in the new markets with their own money. The House bill covers about 36 million uninsured Americans over 10 years, costing more than $1 trillion, while the cheaper Senate bill covers about 31 million.
House Democrats are steeling themselves to abandon establishment of a new government insurance plan opposed by moderates in the Senate, but in return hope to get the Senate to rescind insurers' antitrust exemption, make subsidies more affordable and agree to establishment of national rather than state health insurance exchanges, among other things. Obama has signaled his support for the House position on the subsidies and other areas, aides said.
The difference in how the bills are paid for is emerging as among the toughest disputes.
The House wants to increase income taxes on individuals making more than $500,000 and couples over $1 million, which would raise $460 billion over 10 years to pay for the bill. The Senate wants to tax insurance companies on plans valued at over $8,500 for individuals and $23,000 for couples, raising $150 billion. Most analysts say the insurance tax would be passed on to consumers, and organized labor is strongly opposed, as are House Democrats, some of whom contend that the tax would violate Obama's campaign pledge not to tax the middle class.
"We did in our house bill something that protects middle class Americans from having to pay more for health insurance," Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., a member of the House leadership, said Wednesday. "So far we want to stay to that principle."
House members "have been very clear on that issue and working with the president to stick to what he said when he was campaigning for president, we're trying to make sure this does not affect middle class Americans," Becerra said.
Obama has defended the tax as a way to drive down health costs.
"I'm on record as saying that taxing Cadillac plans that don't make people healthier but just take more money out of their pockets because they're paying more for insurance than they need to, that's actually a good idea, and that helps bend the cost curve," the president said in an interview with National Public Radio just before Christmas. "That helps to reduce the cost of health care over the long term. I think that's a smart thing to do."
In the end the House likely will have to accept the insurance plan tax at some level - say starting with plans valued at $25,000 or more, with carve-outs for certain union professions - but it might not happen without a fight.
A provision in the Senate bill to increase the Medicare payroll tax on high-earners could provide some middle ground, although that measure would raise only $87 billion over a decade.
By ERICA WERNER, Associated Press Write
(This version CORRECTS that Obama's State of the Union address to be early next month.)
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Texas study confirms lower autism rate in Hispanics
Hispanic kids are less likely than their non-Hispanic white counterparts to be diagnosed with autism, and socioeconomic factors don't seem to explain the difference, according to a new study in Texas schoolchildren.
"These findings raise questions: Is autism under diagnosed among Hispanics? Are there protective factors associated with Hispanic ethnicity?" Dr. Raymond F. Palmer of the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and his colleagues write in the American Journal of Public Health.
Other research has shown a lower risk of autism among Hispanic individuals, while one study found that Hispanics with autism were typically diagnosed later than autistic children of other ethnic backgrounds. Autism could be under diagnosed among Hispanics, Palmer and his team note, given that these children are less likely to have health insurance and more likely to have trouble accessing medical care.
To investigate the factors behind the difference in prevalence, the researchers looked at data on 1,184 schools in 254 Texas counties, calculating the number of children in kindergarten through 12th grade in each district who had been diagnosed with autism.
For every 10 percent increase in Hispanic schoolchildren in a given district, the researchers found, the prevalence of autism decreased by 11 percent, while the prevalence of kids with intellectual disabilities or learning disabilities increased by 8 percent and 2 percent, respectively.
The reverse was seen as the percentage of non-Hispanic white children in a district increased, with the prevalence of autism rising by 9 percent and the prevalence of intellectual and learning disabilities falling by 11 percent and 2 percent.
The observed relationships remained for Hispanic children after the researchers accounted for key socioeconomic and health care provider factors, although "urbanicity" of a district, median household income, and number of health care professionals did explain the increased percentage of autism among districts with more non-Hispanic white kids -- a finding the researchers call "curious."
Whether lower autism prevalence in Hispanics is attributable to other, still-unexamined socioeconomic, health care delivery or biological factors "remains a crucial area for further research," Palmer and colleagues conclude.
SOURCE: American Journal of Public Health, December 2009.
Monday, December 21, 2009
How to hide files in .JPEG Pictures
If you're looking to hide files on your PC hard drive, you may have read about ways to encrypt folders or change the attributes on a file so that they cannot be accessed by prying eyes. However, a lot of times hiding files or folders in that way requires that you install some sort of software on your computer, which could then be spotted by someone else.
I've actually written quite a few articles on how you can hide files and folders in Windows XP and Vista before, but here I'm going to show you a new way to hide files that is very counter-intuitive and therefore pretty safe! Using a simple trick in Windows, you can actually hide a file inside of the JPG picture file!
You can actually hide any type of file inside of an image file, including txt, exe, mp3, avi, or whatever else. Not only that, you can actually store many files inside of single JPG file, not just one! This can come in very handy if you need to hide files and don't want to bother with encryption and all that other technical stuff.
Hide File in Picture
In order to accomplish this task, you will need to have either WinZip or WinRAR installed on your computer. You can download either of these two off the Internet and use them without having to pay anything. Here are the steps for creating your hidden stash:
- Create a folder on your hard drive, i.e. C:\Test and put in all of the files that you want to hide into that folder. Also, place the image that you will be using to hide the files in.
- Now select all of the files that you want to hide, right-click on them, and choose the option to add them to a compressed ZIP or RAR file. Only select the files you want to hide, not the picture. Name it whatever you want, i,e. "Hidden.rar".
- Now you should have a folder that looks something like this with files, a JPG image, and a compressed archive:
- Now here's the fun part! Click on Start, and then click on Run. Type in "CMD" without the quotes and press Enter. You should now see the command prompt window open. Type in "CD \" to get to the root directory
. Then type CD and the directory name that you created, i.e. "CD Test".
- Now type in the following line: "copy /b DSC06578.JPG + Hidden.rar DSC06578.jpg" and press Enter. Do not use the quotes. You should get a response like below:
Just make sure that you check the file extension on the compressed file, whether it is .ZIP or .RAR as you have to type out the entire file name with extension in the command. I have heard that some people say that they have had problems doing this with a .ZIP extension, so if that doesn't work, make sure to compress to a .RAR file.
And that's it! The picture file will have been updated with the compressed archive inside! You can actually check the file size of the picture and see that it has increased by the same amount as the size of the archive.
You can access your hidden file in two ways. Firstly, simply change the extension to .RAR and open the file using WinRAR. Secondly, you can just right-click on the JPG image and choose Open With and then scroll down to WinRAR. Either way, you'll see your hidden files show up that you can then extract out.
That's it! That is all it takes to hide files inside JPG picture files! It's a great way simply because not many people know it's possible and no one even thinks about a picture as having to the ability to "hide" files. Enjoy!
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Tuesday, December 08, 2009
If Danny Cahill Wins the Biggest Loser, Bunn-O-Matic Corporation ® Will Donate up to $25,000 Worth of Coffee Brewers to Charity
BUNN, a leader in beverage equipment, is pleased to announce that if Danny Cahill is named The Biggest Loser champion, they will donate a home coffee brewer for every pound he loses to a non-profit hunger relief organization. Danny owns a BUNN home coffee brewer and the company wants to show their support for his inspirational weight loss journey.
Springfield, IL (PRWEB) December 6, 2009 -- BUNN, a leader in beverage equipment, is pleased to announce that if Danny Cahill is named The Biggest Loser champion, they will donate a home coffee brewer for every pound he loses to a non-profit hunger relief organization.
But why Danny and not one of the other contestants?
 BUNN is committed to our customers and wants to recognize Danny as an inspiration of what is possible when you are committed to a goal  Contact: |
Lisa McCloud, Director of Marketing, is a fan of the show and has been following Danny's weight loss progress throughout Season 8. During episode 812, she saw that Danny has a BUNN coffee brewer in his home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. "As a fan and a BUNN employee, I was very excited to see that Danny owns one of our coffee brewers!" commented Ms. McCloud. "His success this season has been a true testament to hard work and dedication. These are qualities that we admire and that represent the products and services that we provide to our customers. We want to do something to support Danny in his final push to the finale and are guessing that he will lose between 225 - 250 pounds. That equates to up to $25,000 worth of coffee brewers that could be donated."
"BUNN is committed to our customers and wants to recognize Danny as an inspiration of what is possible when you are committed to a goal" said Aimee Markelz Tracy, Senior VP Retail Division. "We're excited to see the finale and wish Danny the best of luck."
About BUNN
Bunn-O-Matic Corporation (BUNN) is a pioneer in the beverage equipment industry. BUNN was founded in 1957 and built on innovations including the first flat-bottom paper coffee filter for commercial use and the first pourover coffee brewer. Today, BUNN continues to innovate commercial beverage equipment and home coffee brewers from its global headquarters in Springfield, Illinois and provides comprehensive service to customers throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.bunn.com or call 1-800-637-8606 or +1-217-529-6601. Find us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/BUNN or follow our news on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BUNN.
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Tuesday, December 01, 2009
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Extended Tax Credit for HomeBuyers and Homeowners
The popular first-time homebuyer tax credit that was scheduled to end this month is being extended. President Obama signed a bill that extends the up to $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers for seven months. An additional incentive for the housing industry is for homeowners. The $6,500 tax credit will benefit some existing homeowners who are also buyers and whose primary residence has been owned, used, sold, or being sold within at least five consecutive years of the previous eight years. The legislation is part of a bill that also extends unemployment benefits. Bruce Walker, Director of Marketing, RealEstate.com Reportedly, the credit would be available for people earning up to $125,000 a year and couples making up to $225,000 per year. This is an increase from the current income limits of $75,000 and $150,000, respectively. The extension of the first-time homebuyer credit lasts through June of next year. Buyers must sign a contract by the end of April 2010. The incentives come at a good time for the housing industry. "We're getting into a historically slow time of year. You have the holidays and folks just aren't in the market to buy a home. I think now, you're going see a little bit more interest and we may see some upticks through the end of the year that could carry some momentum into the first part of the year which is traditionally the heaviest homebuying season," says Walker. He believes these incentives will not only cause more homes to sell but will also have an impact on related industries. "I think one of the areas that will get a secondary benefit is going to be the home improvement industry. When someone buys a home they will often put additional work into it to make it their own. They'll paint, put up wallpaper, and hang current rods. They may clean floors -- so that home improvement sector is going to see, I believe, a secondary lift as well," explains Walker. What this means to consumers? "When they see that home prices have dropped, there's going to be fear in the market and people are going to wait to see other people get involved -- get back into the market. So, as consumers are pushed off the fence with these incentives I think we will see a strengthening of the housing market as a direct result and people are going to get re-engaged," says Walker. But some wonder are the incentives a risk that will cause homeowners to later default? "People have been skeptical of the economy for the last year or longer," says Walker. Economists with the National Association of Realtors estimate that approximately 2 million people will take advantage of the tax credit this year. |
Sunday, November 15, 2009
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 | With prices starting in the $2 Millions; Aqua, Naples' most elegant new address, offers a unique and private waterfront lifestyle for refined sensibilities, with amenities that include concierge services, a private yacht harbor with direct access and membership to Naples' most exclusive yacht club. |
| Ara Macao :: Placencia, Placencia Peninsula :: View Details | |
 | The Ara Macao Resort & Marina, a master planned, residential resort community and marina, is located on the Placencia Peninsula on the southern coast of Belize, a sunny region highly prized for its great weather, turquoise water and beautiful sand beaches. The community is being developed on a 600+ -acre waterfront estate containing approximately one mile of Belize beachfront real estate on the Caribbean Sea. Contact us today to learn more about this rare opportunity. |
| Barker Block :: Los Angeles, CA :: View Details | |
 | The Barker Block is a new living concept by The Kor Group, the creators behind some of the most contemporary and sought after hotels, destinations and designer residences. And now you can own this signature style in a home that showcases our obsession with design and detail, as well as our ability to create intriguing settings, social areas and gathering spaces. The Barker Block has been crafted to offer inspired homes and a true neighborhood living experience. |
| Bell Tower Park :: Fort Myers, FL :: View Details | |
 | Bell Tower Park is an Award winning private gated community located in the heart of south Fort Myers. Minutes from fine dining, shopping and other retail shops. A park like setting of stylish carriage and courtyard homes, surrounding lakes and nature preserves. Residents enjoy an array of amenities including a 2 resort pools, tiki bar, 6,000 sf clubhouse, fitness center, social area, tennis courts and sport court, play area and miles of shaded nature trails. Attention to detail, included features, and architecal attention to details make this an outstanding community. |
| Bleu Claire :: Longboat Key, FL :: View Details | |
 | Nestled along the pristine coastline of Longboat Key is a new level of exclusivity to define beachfront living, the taste of luxury, the reward for a lifetime of accomplishment: Your inspiration. Your dream. Your Bleu Claire. Designed to evoke the feeling of a retreat from the everyday, Bleu Claire on Longboat Key is inspired by the villas of the French Riviera. The community's understated elegance reflects the beauty of its natural surroundings and the enchanting views of the Gulf of Mexico. |
| Bonita Bay Highrises :: Naples, FL :: View Details | |
 | Three waterfront parks; 12 miles of biking and walking paths; 90 holes of golf; private beach park on the Gulf of Mexico; tennis and swim center; fitness center; marina club with storage for more than 400 boats, fuel and service, a ship's store and restaurant; wine club; Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary for demonstrated excellence in environmental planning, wildlife-habitat management, resource conservation, waste management, and outreach and education. Four additional high-rises are in development. |
| Bridlegate Ranch :: Bandera, Texas :: View Details | |
 | Bridlegate is conveniently located near the bustling community of Bandera yet poised amidst the Hill Country's scenic beauty along the gentle Medina River, Bridlegate features nearly 4 miles of Medina River frontage, 2 to 5 Acre homesites with premier riverfront homesites available, tremendous Hill Country views, majestic Live Oaks, quality covenants to protect the integrity of the land, clubhouse with pool, tennis court, fitness center, guest suites, equestrian facilities with riding trails and a private property owners' park on the river for tubing, fishing, and relaxing. Buyers can purchase now and build when ready as well as choose their own custom builder. Bridlegate is being developed by Southerland Communities, a premier developer of Hill Country acreage communities. |
| Brookfield Homes Hawaii :: Honolulu, HI :: View Details | |
 | Brookfield Homes Hawai'i offers three exclusive resort communities on two of the Hawaiian islands; each of them are adjacent to gorgeous beaches, championship golf courses, tennis clubs, fine dining, and rejuvenating spas. Our communities also offer their own luxurious recreation villages designed for outdoor gatherings, swimming, and fitness. On the Island of Kaua'i we offer you Nihilani at Princeville and PiliMai at Po'ipu, resorts of unparalleled natural beauty. On the Big Island we offer you KaMilo at Mauna Lani, one of the most renowned resorts in the world. These three resort communities define what it means to feel at home in Hawai'i. |
| Chinquapin :: Cashiers, North Carolina :: View Details | |
 | Nestled contentedly in a rolling expanse of the Cashiers area of the Blue Ridge Mountains, there exists a place where home settings and amenities emerge naturally from the land-as if they always have been. It's a place surrounded by pristine national wilderness, so you know it always will be. It's a place where new beginnings and new discoveries spring naturally from every moment out of the spectacular beauty that is Chinquapin. |
| Citrus Square :: Sarasota, FL :: View Details | |
 | A new concept on in-town living is coming to a neighborhood set apart by a new pedestrian-friendly, tree-lined streetscape with quaint open square and distinctive lampposts. Great city location on Orange Avenue just three blocks to Main Street. Walk to your favorite downtown Sarasota restaurants, shopping, and cultural arts. |
| Cliffs Communities :: Asheville,NC and upstate SC, North and South Carolina :: View Details | |
 | Named CNBC's 2007 World's Best International Development, The Cliffs Communities include eight private, residential mountain-lake communities located between Asheville, North Carolina and Greenville, South Carolina, bordered by hundreds of thousands of acres of protected forests, crystal lakes, streams, and waterfalls. Members enjoy eight championship golf courses, spectacular clubhouses, restaurants, wellness centers and spa facilities. Plus, access to The Cliffs international vacation properties in British Columbia, Chile and the Bahamas. |
| Copper Ridge :: New Braunfels, Texas :: View Details | |
 | Located just five miles west of New Braunfels on Highway 46 in the New Braunefels school district, Copper Ridge is a distinctive acreage community with homesites available on a ridgeline that offer spectacular long distance views with level building sites as well as homesites with large trees and open meadows. This community of 1+ acre tracts will also be secured with a gated and guarded entrance and will have curbed streets, high quality covenants and a homeowners' park with resort-style pool, pavilion, sports courts and walking trails. Buyers can purchase now and build when ready as well as choose their own custom builder or use one of Copper Ridge's designated showcase builders. Copper Ridge is being developed by Southerland Communities, a premier developer of Hill Country acreage communities. |
| Cristal Beach Resort :: Cabrera, Dominican Republic :: View Details | |
 | Cristal Beach is a luxury residential condo resort on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic with the utmost attention to natural beauty and detail. We offer 2 and 3 bedroom units with the highest finishes along with all ocean views, direct beach access, resort style pool, jacuzzi and many more amenities for you and your guests. |
| Firefly Cove At Lake Lure :: Lake Lure, NC :: View Details | |
 | Set within the natural beauty of Lake Lure and the surrounding grandeur of Chimney Rock State Park, Firefly Cove, with its rich historical past, offers its residents an unparalleled waterfront and mountain lifestyle. Residents will enjoy the Village Commons area which includes the Community Lodge with Billiards and Fireplace Gathering Lounge, Heated Swimming Pool and Outdoor Amphitheater. Also, all residents have direct lake access and may enjoy the Boathouse, Canoe and Kayak Area and Lakeside Docks for fishing, swimming or boating. |
| Florida Lifestyle Homes :: Fort Myers, FL :: View Details | |
 | Florida Lifestyle Homes can provide one-stop shopping for your custom home in the most prestigious areas of Southwest Florida. We have used our financial strength and experience to inventory a substantial portfolio of spectacular home sites in Lee County's luxury home communities of Cape Harbour, Renaissance, Verandah, as well as, Collier County in Quail West, a Ginn Club community. If you are already an owner of a home site or if you have a home site in mind that is not in our inventory, we would be happy to build your dream home where ever you choose. We are proud to have been selected as a preferred builder in the most exclusive waterfront and golfing communities in Southwest Florida. |
| Hacienda :: Placida, Florida :: View Details | |
 | Located between the tranquility of the sunrise over Charlotte Harbor and the fiery sunset on the Gulf of Mexico is a magical stretch of Florida's Intracoastal Waterway. Here lies Hacienda, the perfect Waterfront community Nestled among the oldest and most unique tropical destinations on Florida's Gulf Coast. |
| Hampton Lake :: Bluffton, South Carolina :: View Details | |
 | Located in Bluffton, South Carolina, Hampton Lake is true lakefront living located minutes from Hilton Head Island, Beaufort and Savannah. The 165-acre freshwater lake with fifteen miles of shoreline, is surrounded by a 340 acre nature preserve, offering a total of over 500 acres of open space in this community of just over 900 acres. Lakeside Amenity Village was recently honored with the "Best Community in America" Award by The National Association of Homebuilders and Professional Builder Magazine. |
| Hermosa del Mar :: Playa Hermosa, :: View Details | |
 | Located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, and only 20 minutes away from Daniel Oduber International Airport in Liberia, Hermosa del Mar is nestled along the sparkling sands of Playa Hermosa with crystal clear waters flowing across the exotic tropical scenery...soothing ocean breezes await you in what will without a doubt become your private refuge. |
| Hidden Harbor :: Fort Myers, FL :: View Details | |
 | Unprecedented, Unparalleled, Unbelievable...All these words have been used to describe Hidden Harbor. Yet there are no words that fully do justice to the beauty, serenity and uniqueness of this one-of-a-kind residential community, conveniently located midway between Fort Myers and Naples. Come, experience Hidden Harbor's Unspeakable perfection yourself |
| Jade Condo Hotel Residences & Beach Club :: Manuel Antonio, :: View Details | |
 | From its stunning perch overlooking the best of Manuel Antonio, Jade Resort Residences & Beach Club will become your personal connection to "Paradise on the Pacific". Jade (Wyndham) Condo Hotel Residences and Beach Club features 190 spectacular designer suites and a private beach club that rivals everything else in Costa Rica. |
| KaMilo at Mauna Lani :: Kohala Coast, HI :: View Details | |
 | KaMilo at Mauna Lani a luxurious resort lifestyle with open spaces, outdoor living, awe-inspiring landscapes, and a true sense of community. Located within the world famous Mauna Lani Resort on the sun drenched Kohala Coast of the Big Island, Brookfield Homes Hawai′i is proud to offer KaMilo, a private, gated enclave containing a mix of single-family and paired homes ranging in size from 2,599 to 3,781 square feet. Our residences are configured with 2-4 bedrooms and up to 4.5 baths and all with 2-car garages. |
| Laguna at Riviera Dunes :: Palmetto, FL :: View Details | |
 | Laguna at Riviera Dunes, situated directly on the beautiful Manatee River, offers a laid-back escape from downtown condominium living at an extraordinary price. Begin and end your day with breath-taking views of the Manatee River or the magnificent Riviera Dunes Yacht Basin. Enjoy relaxing by the pool and private clubhouse. And while you'll savor the casual Florida lifestyle, a short drive places you in the midst of fine dining, exquisite shopping and exciting cultural activities, making Laguna at Riviera Dunes the perfect seasonal or year round home. |
| Lely Resort :: Naples, FL :: View Details | |
 | A close-to-everything Naples location, three championship golf courses and a cosmopolitan atmosphere amid lush natural surroundings has made Lely Resort one of the most sought after addresses in Naples. Lely Resort offers 13 spectacular unique neighborhoods. |
| LifeSmart Homes at Hampton Lake :: Bluffton, South Carolina :: View Details | |
 | Introducing the Cottage Imagination Collection, the first single family homes in the LifeSmart Series, starting at $315,000. These efficiently designed, simpler, more environmentally conscious homes actually live larger while creating financial freedom by reducing living costs. You'll enjoy all the award-winning - newly completed - amenities offered at Hampton Lake, only now at prices nearly half of what you're used to seeing. |
| Mercato :: Naples, FL :: View Details | |
 | Mercato is a main street community located on 53 acres designed to provide ultra-convenient, pedestrian friendly environment to those who reside there as well as the Naples community. Consisting of 92 units of residential over retail The Strada is reinventing urban living. 300,000 square feet of retail and boutiques space including a 50,000 square foot Whole Foods Market; renowned restaurants including Capital Grille; luxurious multiplex movie theatre and just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico. |
| Naples | 701 :: Naples, FL :: View Details | |
 | Naples | 701 has a distinct tucked-away feeling that hits as soon as you enter the property. Every square foot of space is engineered for optimum use - from closet room to kitchen appliance placement, with sleek fixtures and bright spaces. It's everything you need, and nothing you don't. |
| Nihilani at Princeville Resort :: Princeville, HI :: View Details | |
 | Find your home on Kaua'i's majestic North Shore, in this rare opportunity to live in highly acclaimed Princeville Resort. Nihilani comprises 100 thoughtfully crafted homes with golf course and Bali Hai views on this magnificent bluff between the mountains and the sea. These award-winning townhomes are beautifully designed in the plantation style to reflect indoor-outdoor living, while featuring current home innovations. Enjoy spacious lanais, two-car garages and a private outdoor recreation center situated within beautifully landscaped gardens. |
| Oasis :: Fort Myers, FL :: View Details | |
 | At The Related Group we believe that the Oasis experience is made of moments. As your private luxury resort, Oasis is designed to capture those moments. Brilliantly placed on 17 acres of tropical paradise overlooking the Caloosahatchee River and surrounded by intriguing landscapes and breathtaking waterscapes, Oasis offers an unparalleled experience in luxury Gulf Coast Living. Whether taking a dip in your beach-entry swimming pool, boating on the Gulf of Mexico or calling the valet to bring your car for an evening of dining and theatre, each moment at Oasis will be filled with luxury touches and special experiences. |
| Ocean Springs Place :: Biloxi, Mississippi :: View Details | |
 | Located in the #1 Emerging Market in the United States and eleigeible for GO Zone bonus depreciation benefits. A turn key operation for investors including property managment, forgiveable loans ( up to $73,000 )administered by SRAP through HUD. Our Ocean Springs development is sitting on 260 acres that is owned and designed by a local Ocean Springs developer and resident. The development is built with the end user in mind. Of the 779 total lots available, only 330 will be available to investors. 218 of which are luxury duplexes and 112 are brick single family homes with various floor plans and designs. |
| Pacifico :: Playas del Coco, Guanacaste :: View Details | |
 | Pacifico. A reflection of all the good life has to offer. A place for the adventurer and the romantic. Well-planned for practical living with an exotic flair. A new place but not unfamiliar. Fresh ideas and possibilities surrounded comfort and quality. Careful consideration of the environment, the natural surroundings, the village neighbors and the sea ensure a harmonious existence will all that makes this place such a special place to live. Pacifico is a place to be discovered. Its amenities to be experienced. Its essence unable to be captured in words or in art. It's not natural. It's supernatural. |
| Paseo :: Fort Myers, FL :: View Details | |
 | Paseo. The way to say "journey". Our way of saying a wonderful place to live. Stock Development presents an exciting new Ft. Myers community designed with a blend of inspired residences, all a stroll away from the Paseo Village Center. With plenty of places and spaces for family and friends to meet and celebrate life. Priced to move you! |
| Perrone Construction:: Sarasota, FL :: View Details | |
 | As Sarasota's premier builder of luxury waterfront residences since 1980, Perrone Construction's reputation for unparalleled excellence is widely acknowledged throughout the community. Our dedication to quality and our commitment to our client remain as strong today as ever. Repeat clients and referrals from former clients account for a good deal of our business, and to our company, this is the highest compliment that we could receive. |
| Pili Mai at Po'ipu:: Koloa, HI :: View Details | |
 | Experience ocean, golf course or mountain views at Po'ipu's newest neighborhood. Nestled amidst the fairways and greens of Kiahuna Golf Club, PiliMai offers the comfort and casual luxury of plantation-style architecture coupled with state-of-the-art amenities and a convenient location. Choose from seven inviting floor plans designed to maximize views and privacy, with a private recreational village to include pools, spa, exercise center and gathering pavilion. Discover the experience of island living on Kaua'i's sunny South Shore. |
| Roco Ki:: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic :: View Details | |
 | Set along the dramatic headlands and pearl white beaches of the Dominican Republic's fabled eastern shore is a world that offers rich culture, awe-inspiring scenery and a wealth of adventure. This is the place that will redefine luxury living for a new generation. Here is a world where the past is honored; the present is celebrated; the future is boldly envisioned. Welcome to Roco Ki. |
| Savannah Preserve At University Place:: University Park, FL :: View Details | |
 | Touch remarkable quality, enjoy spectacular design. Come exclaim over upgrade upon upgrade - acres of granite in kitchens and baths, glass block garden showers, lanais with incredible views from these brand new carriage-style condominium homes. Come hear yourself say the unheard of. "Finally. Now this is worth it." Not to mention, "What a terrific University Park location." Situated near Lakewood Ranch and the new University Town Center Mall. |
| Shadow Lakes:: Wills Point, Texas :: View Details | |
 | Shadow Lakes offers a relaxed country lifestyle just 35 minutes from Dallas. Shadow Lakes' offers choice 1-5 acre homesites on open meadows, in secluded woodlands, or private lakesides. Shadow Lakes was designed to preserve the peaceful, natural setting of the Texas countryside. An unobtrusive infrastructure of underground utilities, a central water supply, and sensible covenants will help preserve the country experience. The community features two stocked lakes, community pool with pavilion, sports fields and walking trails in a private 200 acre property owners' park. Buyers can purchase now and build when ready as well as choose their own custom builder or use one of Shadow Lakes's designated showcase builders. Shadow Lakes is being developed by Southerland Communities, a premier developer of acreage communities. |
| Summer Cove on Siesta:: Siesta Key, FL :: View Details | |
 | Only Summer Cove on Siesta offers sophisticated, modern, island living on Siesta Key that's move-in ready with a 100% money-back guarantee. While most high-end island communities in the area are selling ideas and pictures, Summer Cove offers buyers the real thing. And by real thing, we mean gorgeous landscapes, luxurious interiors, private elevators, exceptional water views, and the finest in modern, upscale amenities from the low $1 millions. |
| Sunset Falls at Bald Creek:: Waynesville, North Carolina :: View Details | |
 | A 300 acre gated community ideally located between Asheville and Waynesville, Western North Carolina. Greeters cottage, gated entrance, paved roads, and underground utilities are in place. Elevations from 3,200 feet to 4,300 feet. Long range mountains views, gentle topography. Lots from 1.3 acres to 4.55 acres. Hiking trails are complete, crystal clear steams, and a planned clubhouse with fitness center, swimming pool, outdoor pavilion & BBQ area. The first two homes are under construction at this time, both over 3,000 square feet. |
| Tarpon Point Marina:: Cape Coral, FL :: View Details | |
 | Tarpon Point Marina is a resort-style community featuring five unique residential villages of single family estate homes, coach homes, and condominium towers. These distinct neighborhoods are sculpted within the community's waterways, preserves and canals, taking full advantage of its spectacular setting at the southern tip of Cape Coral where the waters of the Caloosahatchee River and Glovers Bight empty into San Carlos Bay and the Gulf o f Mexico beyond. The focal point is an existing deep water marina offering direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. Tarpon Point Marina also features The Resort at MarinaVillage Residents Club, a waterfront retail village with a 19 story luxury Residents Club, offering 1/12 fractional ownership and with resort and hotel services featuring waterfront restaurants, shopping, Esterra Spa and Salon. Daily boat shuttle to Fort Myers Beach, boat and Kayak rentals, charter fishing services, ship store and Harbor Master, Captains lounge. |
| TerraMont:: San Antonio, Texas :: View Details | |
 | TerraMont is a hill country estate acreage community located in the vibrant and growing city of San Antonio. Poised on the ridgeline of the hills near La Cantera, most of TerraMont estates share a view of the spacious interior nature park and distant hills, while others have coveted views of the city skyline - especially dazzling at night. This is truly a unique opportunity to possess Hill Country property located within the city of San Antonio at great pre-development pricing. The community features a gated and guarded entrance, community pool with pavilion, sports courts and walking trails in a private property owners' park. Buyers can purchase now and build when ready as well as choose their own custom builder or use one of TerraMont's designated showcase builders. TerraMont is being developed by Southerland Communities, a premier developer of Hill Country acreage communities. |
| The Cove at Celo Mountain:: Burnsville, North Carolina :: View Details | |
 | The Cove at Celo Mountain elevates the North Carolina mountain living experience to the peak of quality, beauty and enjoyment. Tucked in the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains approximately 35 minutes from Asheville, NC this dynamic, engaging, boutique community of luxury home sites, lots, villas and cottages is a property that wholly reflects its exquisite natural landscape. Located near historic Burnsville in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Cove at Celo Mountain offers a fully rewarding lifestyle and a grounded sense of community deeply rooted in regional values and traditions. Rediscover an America you thought was long gone; Discover a lifestyle where natural beauty meets simple elegance; Discover The Cove at Celo Mountain. Start making your "memories for a lifetime" today. |
| The Fairways at Savannah Quarters:: Pooler, GA :: View Details | |
 | Epcon maintenance free , lock and leave community in Westbrook at Savannah Quarters. A private gated community on a Greg Norman signature golf course. Townhome's for active adults, young professionals, single again adults. |
| The Fitzgerald:: Asheville, NC :: View Details | |
 | The Fitzgerald sits on storied grounds. A hallowed mountain setting that caught the eye of E.W. Grove nearly a century ago. This land became the inspiration and foundation for the legendary Grove Park Inn that still entices and charms visitors today as it has for generations. It is here, on this historic site, that The Fitzgerald living experience offers itself to a limited few fortunate enough to make this dream location their home. |
| The Ivy Naples Grande:: Naples, FL :: View Details | |
 | For those who want Naples' exclusivity, championship golf and oceanfront elegance, there is The Ivy. Offering more than 3,000 square feet of living, the spacious homes feature the finest interior appointments and grand architectural details. While the private clubhouse provides the residents with the perfect place to meet and socialize with family and friends. |
| Vivante:: Punta Gorda, FL :: View Details | |
 | Set in the heart of the tranquil coastal town of Punta Gorda, this luxury community features gorgeous condominium residences, a Grand Clubhouse, beautiful walking paths and magnificent views of Charlotte Harbor. |
| Western North Carolina Homes and Land:: Whittier, North Carolina :: View Details | |
 | All our developments and lots have mountain views and or water views. One of our developments has direct river front lots. All lots have access to the Tuckasseeggee River via a 600' private recreational area. Our lots are the best around at great prices!! |
