When it comes to eating healthy and losing weight, diet and exercise aren’t the only things to take into consideration. In fact, having a solid foundation in place is crucial to weight loss success. If you’re serious about sticking to your weight loss goals, it’s time to take a closer look at your environment.
The following tips from Stephanie Rost, a registered dietician with the Weight Watchers 360 program and Brian Zehetner, Anytime Fitness chief scientific officer, will help you revamp your space so that it works for you and your weight loss goals.
1. Make healthy choices a priority. If fruits, vegetables and lean proteins aren’t the first things you see when opening the fridge or pantry, it’s time to reorganize. Place healthy food at eye level so that it’s easy to spot and move less healthy items to areas where they’ll be harder to find.
2. Clear those counters. Ample counter space is… Read more…
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RISMEDIA, Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The latest FNC Residential Price Index® (RPI) indicates that U.S. property values rose again in February, continuing a trend that began in the spring of 2012, which has become widely recognized as the beginning of the housing market’s recovery. In February, the FNC RPI recorded a 28-month high after rising for 12 straight months. For the 12 months through February, the index increased 6.1 percent−its fastest acceleration since July 2006. Read more…
“A penny saved is a penny earned.” This old adage is still relevant today. This article will help you save your pennies and dollars.
Many items – car tires and underwear come to mind – should always be bought new. But many of the items we use every day can and should be bought used, keeping money in your pocket while providing you with excellent service.
Yahoo! consumer affairs consultant Matt Brownell offers a list of 10 things you should consider buying used:
Video games – avid game players sometimes tire of video games quickly, making used games widely available for half or less of their list price. Weeks after a new game is issued, check Craigslist or GameStop for a cheap used version.
Cars – yes, buying a used car could mean you end up with a lemon. But new cars depreciate by thousands the minute they are driven off the lot. Have the car you want inspected by your own trusted mechanic before you buy.
Books – especially textbooks, but all books, really, become bargains when bought used. Visit used book sites online or browse in a used bookstore to find your favorites. Bonus: Used books can be cheaper than ebooks and recycling is good!
Baby furniture – Kids outgrow cribs, bassinets and changing tables long before they wear out, and you can find great bargains on like-new baby goods on Craigslist. Spring for a new mattress, but otherwise just a good cleaning and you are good to go.
Other furniture – Used bookshelves, coffee tables or any other furniture you can clean is almost always worth buying used.
Musical instruments – Save a bundle over buying new, and most musicians will say, ‘the older the better.’
Weights and other gym equipment – watch out for rust, but otherwise buy used and reap the resale value if you ever sell.
Cell phones – Refurbished cell phones and smartphones have been sent back to the factory, repaired and repackaged. They will even have warranty protection. You won’t have the latest model, but you will save big bucks.
Clothing – You may be surprised at what you can find in thrift stores – including outgrown and never-worn clothing at bargain basement prices – or less.
Kitchen goods – You can stock your kitchen with dishes, glasses, pots and pans and everything else you need at a thrift shop or by visiting Craigslist. Plug in electronics to be sure they work before buying.
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Naples, FL (December 14, 2012) – NABOR Market Report
Marco Island canal-front home
Inventory levels continue to decline while the overall median closed price rose 14 percent, and the overall closed sales increased 6 percent for the 12-months ending November 2012, according to a report released by the Naples Area Board of REALTORS® (NABOR®), which tracks home listings and sales within Collier County (excluding Marco Island).
Brenda Fioretti, Managing Broker at Prudential Florida Realty stated, “For property owners who wanted to sell but did not think the market was conducive to that outcome, the current trends and tight real estate inventory allow for the possibility that scenarios may have changed in their favor either through increased equity, improving Florida economic conditions, property values trending up, or historically low interest rates.”
The NABOR® November report provides annual comparisons of single-family home and condominium sales (via the SunshineMLS), price ranges, and geographic segmentation and includes an Overall Market summary. The NABOR® November sales statistics are presented in chart format, with these overall (single-family and condominium units) specifics:
– The overall median closed price increased 14 percent from $175,000 at the end of November 2011 to $200,000 for the 12-month period ending November 2012.
– Overall pending sales increased 6 percent from 10,057 units to 10,667 units for the 12-month period ending November 2012. Overall pending sales increased 20 percent in the $500,000 to $1 million category, from 960 units to 1,153 units, and increased 11 percent in the $1 million to $2 million category, from 429 units to 478 units, for the 12-month period ending November 2012.
– Pending sales increased 100 percent in the $2 million plus category from 16 units in November 2011 to 32 units in November 2012.
– Overall inventory decreased by 15 percent, from 7,625 listed properties in November 2011 to 6,518 in November 2012. Pending sales with contingent contracts are included in the overall inventory number.
– The average DOM (Days on the Market) increased overall from 168 days in November 2011 to 181 days in November 2012.
– Overall pending sales in the Naples coastal area increased 14 percent from 1,801 units to 2,045 units, and closed sales increased 10 percent, from 1,640 units to 1,804 units, for the 12-month period ending November 2012.
When it comes to eating healthy and losing weight, diet and exercise aren’t the only things to take into consideration. In fact, having a solid foundation in place is crucial to weight loss success. If you’re serious about sticking to your weight loss goals, it’s time to take a closer look at your environment.
