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What Amenities Do You Desire?

There are lots of specific things that buyers are looking for in their new homes; some desire a beautiful view of the mountains or the ocean, others desire a large beautiful kitchen filled with everything a chef would need to make a high-class meal, and some simply want a beautiful pool and patio where they can relax in their off time. Putting a finger on just one desired amenity is a hard task-so we’ve come up with three.

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Inner Banks and Marina Living

If you have a boat (or want one), then you’re going to need a marina to go with it. Fortunately, living on or near the Inner Banks can help with that.

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Retiring to Costa Rica – Still a ‘Good Deal’?

Retiring to Costa Rica – Still a ‘Good Deal’? By Jessica Schutt Making the choice to move…

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Retiring to Costa Rica? Take Your Pet With You!

etiring, whether full or part-time, to Costa Rica involves planning and organization. What to take, what not to take, how to get it there and where to get it when you get there! But there are some ‘items’ in your life that can’t simply be boxed up or sold at a garage sale…today we’re talking about how you can move your ‘fur babies’ to Costa Rica with you.

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The Oyster Reef Project: Cleaning Our Waterways & Teaching Local Students

The coastal community of St. James Plantation, near Southport NC, borders the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway where marsh creeks twist and weave through the 6,000 acre neighborhood. Residents here want a better environment – one rich with life: fish and oysters, crabs and birds, even fishermen!

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Back to School!

Back to School! August is the time of year when children and college-aged students all over the…

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Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere – Pumpkin Recipes

A recent trip to Target had me leaving with a lot of things I didn’t originally plan…

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Spreading Compost and Other October Gardening Tips

Charlie Nardozzi, Horticulturist and Leonard Perry, UVM Extension Horticulturist Spreading compost, adding soil amendments, and planting garlic…

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Your Identity Is in Danger

What can you do to protect yourself?

The first step is having good passwords. In 2013, it was reported that the top three most used passwords were “123456”, “password,” and “12345678”. According to LastPass, 73% of people use the same password for multiple sites.

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Montesa at Gold Canyon: A Premier Retirement Community in Arizona

Premier Retirement Communities in Arizona Who said retirement is only for Florida? Some people may want to…

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Veteran’s Day

Today is a celebration with a distinct and meaningful history. Veterans Day, which we honor annually on…

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Jubilee: The Perfect Place Between Worlds

Jubilee: The Perfect Place Between Worlds Have you ever wanted to experience life in the Pacific Northwest,…

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Enjoy a Night Out in Beautiful Southport NC

Enjoy a Night Out in Beautiful Southport NC Via St. James Plantation Blog St. James Plantation is…

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Choose and Go! Discovery Tours

The process of determining where one is going to spend their retirement years begins with considering your options. Experience has shown that the second…

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Perennial Plant Feature: Solomon’s Seal

Perennial Plant Feature: Solomon’s Seal Dr. Leonard Perry, Horticulture Professor University of Vermont The Solomon’s Seal is…

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Countdown to Cinco de Mayo : Mexican Margaritas

Countdown to Cinco de Mayo : Mexican Margaritas Everyone knows that margaritas are a great way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, and here’s tasty and authentic recipe.

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Carolina Colours — New Bern, NC

Named one of the “Top 10 Coastal Towns Where You Can Afford to Retire,” New Bern, North Carolina is an ideal destination for those looking for the charm of a Southern town without the lofty price tag.

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North Carolina Gated Communities | Carolina Colours Boats Docked

Quintessentially Southern… With a Twist

Quintessentially Southern… With a Twist The Charming Coastal Town of New Bern New Bern, N.C., is a…

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Destination Spotlight: Hilton Head Island

It’s only twelve miles long and five miles wide, but Hilton Head Island still manages to contain everything you could want.

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Be Fit at Harbour Ridge

Be Fit at Harbour Ridge At Harbour Ridge we care about the overall health of our members….

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