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The Forecast Calls for Change: Trade Snow for Sunshine with Ideal-LIVING
Ah, the Northeast in January. A season where the Polar Vortex becomes an unwelcome guest, and your local meteorologist delivers forecasts that sound more like horror movie trailers. âDeep Freezeâ and âArctic Blastââstraight out of Siberia, no less. Itâs enough to make anyone reconsider their commitment to four seasons, particularly the frosty one. If youâve…
Read MoreYour Forever Home Awaits: Real Estate Shows Are Changing the Game
Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention. Whoever they are, they were absolutely right. Think about it: necessity gave us Walmart in 1962, when Sam Walton decided the world needed a one-stop shop for everything at unbeatable prices. Decades later, Jeff Bezos saw a new kind of necessityâthe ability to shop anytime, anywhereâand…
Read MoreDiscover America’s Most Magical Christmas Towns: A Whimsical Journey into Holiday Enchantment
So, why not make this year unforgettable by visiting one of America’s most magical Christmas towns? Not only will you fill your cup (both figuratively and with hot cocoa or mulled wine), but you’ll also snag those perfect gifts and create memories worthy of Santa’s scrapbook. Let’s hop aboard our sleigh and whisk you to the first stop:…
Read MoreThe World Awaits: Your Next Chapter with Ideal-LIVING
“Life is a story, and where you choose to live is the setting that shapes every chapter-let ideal-LIVING help you find the perfect backdrop for your next adventure.” As the 2030s approach, we find ourselves on the edge of an era that once lived only in the imaginations of dreamers and futurists. A time when…
Read MoreBlazing the Path Forward: Ideal-LIVING’s Vision for Tomorrowâs Adventure Seekers
Thirty-five years gone in the blink of an eyeâhow did ideal-LIVING grow from a small-town start in Wilmington, NC to becoming the nation’s largest real estate show, and some even say, a global sensation? With such a humble beginning now flourishing into an international success, we’re celebrating by sitting down with our founder, Michael Hackeling.…
Read MoreBest Lakefront Communities in Tennessee
Best Lakefront Communities in Tennessee Tennesseeâs picturesque lakes provide the perfect backdrop for those seeking an active and peaceful retirement. Whether youâre looking to live near the clean waters of Tellico Lake or enjoy the scenic beauty of Watts Bar Lake, Tennessee offers a wide variety of lakefront communities ideal for retirees and those seeking…
Read MoreThe Good Life – Food & Wine
One of the most enjoyable things about life is sharing good food with family and friends. Eating together is a form of bonding that helps you build and strengthen relationships, while creating shared experiences and community. Exploring new foods together can be exciting and adventurous. So when you are exploring areas to relocate to, donât…
Read MoreThe Good Life – It’s Time to Be Social
Think back to your freshman orientation on a large university campus, when you were thrilled to see all the clubs, sports, and events that were ready and waiting for you. But there was just one problem: school. You had to attend classes, write essays, and study for exams. Education was getting in the way of…
Read MoreThe Good Life – Nature at its Best
âTo sit in solitude, to think in solitude with only the music of the stream and the cedar to break the flow of silence, there lies the value of wilderness.â â John Muir The venerable naturalist of the high Sierras inspired millions by espousing the soul-nurturing benefits of nature. Such, too, is the goal for…
Read MoreThe Good Life – FORE!
For centuries weâve never asked the sport of golf for more than firm ground, fair rules, and a bonny walk. But, we asked way more in 2020, and the fairways took us in, gave us a place to be outside for hours on end, and kept us safe and sane. Golf rounds in America in…
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