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Beaches, Big Cities, and Everything in Between: Retire to Texas
Did you know that Texas takes second place for most popular retirement destination? There’s no reason to be perplexed. Texas has it all, from big cities to beaches and everything in between. So, throw away your stereotypes of 5 gallon bucket hats and learn why Texas is the hot spot for retirees.
Read MoreTips and Tricks for Filing Your Taxes
Whether you decide to do your taxes yourself or go to a professional, you’ll need to get organized first. Make sure you have all your forms (W-2s and 1099s) and start making a list of any payments that might be deductible (such as moving costs) if you haven’t already.
Read MoreThe Lakewood Ranch Lifestyle
Lakewood Ranch: In a League of its Own Lakewood Ranch, located in Southwest Florida on the Gulf Coast, has a list of accolades too lengthy to cite. A visit to the Lakewood Ranch website will quickly convey how it stands apart. The photos, awards, and videos you’ll find there speak for themselves. The homes at…
Read MoreAn Island Lifestyle: The Landings on Skidaway Island
An Island Lifestyle: The Landings on Skidaway Island Savannah, Georgia, is known as “The Hostess City” of the South so it’s no wonder that the city attracts millions of visitors each year. With its unique charm and picturesque neighborhoods, it’s also easy to see why many of these tourists become Savannah transplants. But even when…
Read MoreNew Urbanism: Neighborly Living
An urban design movement has been impacting such areas of real estate development and urban planning since the early 1980s. It’s called “New Urbanism” and it is influenced by the foremost urban design practices before the rise of the automobile in the mid-1900s. New Urbanism uses…
Read MoreRecipe: Corned Beef & Cabbage
With St. Patrick’s Day coming up this month, there will be all kinds of things going on throughout the nation, from parades and celebrations to what is cooked in the kitchen. Here’s a classic Irish dish we found on history.com that you can whip up to embrace the taste of the holiday!
Read MoreWhat a Dish
The chefs at the Shoals Club, Bald Head Island Club, Maritime Market Café and MoJo’s on the Harbor are redefining the island’s cuisine one plate at a time. They’ve perfected dishes that incorporate local flavors, regional ingredients and international twists to celebrate our Southern, seafaring history
Read MoreTips for Spring Traveling
This winter has definitely been a rough one, but the warm weather is coming! Spring will be here before we know it-and it will be warmly welcomed. With spring comes the chirping birds, beautiful blooms, and spring travel. To get you prepared for days of vacation, we’ve found a few tips that could be useful when planning and executing your spring travel.
Read MoreLiving in Paradise: Iberostate in The Dominican Republic
Living in Paradise: Iberostate in The Dominican Republic Located just an hour and a half from the more crowded beach of Salvador, the quiet retreat of Praia do Forte has everything you could be looking for. Known as the prettiest beach in Brazil, Praia do Forte is an environmentally protected beach with over seven miles…
Read MoreA Place to Call Home: River Pointe in Leesburg VA
A Place to Call Home: River Pointe in Leesburg VA The town of Leesburg, Virginia, was a quaint town of 60 acres and laid out in the traditional Virginia plan of 6 criss-cross streets when it was founded in 1758. Since then, the town has grown, beckoning visitors with its 250 years of history, its…
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