Inside the NBA’s New Style Wars By Becca Smith It was MARCH MADNESS on the college scene, but all the madness now is on the most fashionable men of NBA basketball! The NBA has come a long way from oversized throwback jerseys, and multi-colored fitted caps that dominated the late nineties and early twenties. Players today are more comfortable wearing high end brands and straight off the runway. The rivalry among the NBA’s elite has spilled off the court and into an arena where athletes have historically feared to tread: high fashion. Players are now showing up for games wearing […]
Closing Costs and Their Impact on Overseas Buyers By Patricia Tan I am writing this article from a cold, dreary and very gray England, where I just showcased Gulf Coast properties at a property exhibition attended by my fellow Brits who are interested in purchasing their very own place in the sun. A quick look out of the window and glance at the thermometer tells me why! One of the questions I encountered a lot during the property show was “Exactly how much will this home cost me?” A reference to the dreaded closing costs local buyers are so used […]
Complementary Therapies Are An Invaluable Tool For Wellness By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT When people ask me what I do, I tell them I’m a Pain Management/Wellness Practitioner who provides consultations about self therapy techniques that can be done at home. I am a huge proponent of complementary therapies, because they work, both for me and for my clients. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), complementary therapies refer to those utilizing a nonmainstream approach together with conventional medicine. When someone’s illness or disease is managed solely by physicians and prescription drugs, they may be setting […]
What Is Trending For 2015? By Sheila Venancia New Year …… New Look Color It is all about doing hair color that does not look like it is colored at all. Even reds right now are pretty beautifully natural. It is the opposite of the pastel and ombré trends we have seen. Even with ombré, the transition has been to something much more natural. Doing it that way is prettier and more elegant, without looking obviously done. Highlights For 2015, it has become a layering process. You don’t really see that it is highlighted. It has a very natural and […]
Happy New You By Becca Smith Want to start with a new look on life? As we continue into another year the time is perfect to take on a NEW IMAGE. Now is a fantastic time to reassess each aspect of your life and identify which areas require improvement and change. Resolutions can be achieved. To be successful at any change, you need to really want it. It takes careful planning and real motivation to succeed at any goal. As an Image Consultant and Fashion Stylist I encourage women to follow their passion and strive to be the women they […]
Slip or Trip and Fall Cases Can Yield Multi Million Dollar Settlements By William Henry, PhD It may come as a surprise to many that a slight defect in a sidewalk could result in a multi million dollar settlement by your local government to the injured party. Yet a recent accident on a public sidewalk outside of a New York City Hospital yielded the victim a settlement of 2.25 million dollars. The City preferred to settle this claim rather than risk exposure to a larger award by a jury who could empathize with the victim’s plight. Since we at RGA […]
Buying in Florida? Six Steps to Success By Patricia Tan Buying a home in Florida is a very big step, whether you are from the northern states or outside the country. Many of our overseas customers ask us “What are the most important things for us to consider when looking to buy a home in Florida?”. I usually share a number of key points with them – things they should do to ensure their Florida property investment is a success, and I am happy to share those here. Understand Your Motivation Why do you want to buy a home in […]
The New Magical Anti-Frizz Smoothing Treatment By Sheila Venancia I recently started using a new product from Europe that is FANTASTIC. It was developed by a company that cares about the hairdresser and their clients. No nasty smells or eye watering fumes, 100% Formaldehyde and Urea free formula which has been certified by an internationally recognized testing laboratory and it is gentle enough to use on all hair types. This amazing product smoothes and de-frizzes the hair, conditioning each strand from inside out to leave your hair glossy, smooth and beautifully conditioned when it is blow dried. It has the […]
Fashion Color Report By Becca Smith Colors will transcend time and place with a diverse color palette this season. They take us on an adventure to various vantage points from past and present. You will see untypical colors – more reflective of the imagination and ingenuity, which makes for an artful collection of colors not bound by the usual hues for the season. There is a feminine mystique that is reflected throughout the color pallet, inspired by the increasing need for women to create an individual imprint. Let’s raise our glass to one of my favorite colors Sangria, an exotic red that […]
Something Old, Something New … By Patricia Tan . . . Something Borrowed, Something Blue . . . We are all familiar with this old English rhyme which gives advice to brides, but what does this have to do with real estate? In today’s real estate market, many areas have few homes being offered for sale. As the availability of resale properties tightens we are seeing a surge in interest in newly constructed homes, and I thought it might be useful to examine the pros and cons of older homes versus their new-build cousins. When purchasing a home, a buyer […]
Does Title Insurance Really Protect a Property Owner from Zoning Issues? By William Henry, PhD Title Insurance is a policy to protect and/or indemnify against loss or damage resulting from defects in the title and deed to the property. What does Title insurance cover? The basic title insurance policy that is not “overly endorsed” includes the following: 1) Representation as to the actual owners of the property, 2) Representation that the property is free of encumbrances, i.e. other mortgage liens, mechanics liens, and potential claims that have not been recorded, and 3) Representation that there is access to the property […]
Sulfate Free Hair Shampoo – Is It Good For My Hair? By Sheila Venancia Sulfates are often used as an active ingredient in shampoo. As with shampoo’s, many body washes and cleansers also contain one or more types of sulfate as an active ingredients, typically listed just after the first ingredient – water. Clearly, sulfates are a large component of these products. Until recently, the long term side-effect of sulfate has not been talked about in the consumer community. Unless you are shopping for sulfate free shampoo or cleansers, you are nearly certain to see sulfates used. Placing emphasis on […]
Fall Fashion Preview By Becca Smith It’s time to FALL in love with the upcoming Fashions. In this REAL Style issue we preview the key pieces to buy for the season ahead. From the new shapes in jackets and skirts to the latest updates on trouser dressing, knits, and must-have shoes and bags. Let’s take look at eight Key pieces – essential wardrobe elements that will open doors this fall. 1. The coat – specifically, the textured one. Rich tapestry and embroidered. The scarlet coat is also red-hot. Bring a flash of fun to fall’s sophisticated neutrals. Whether you choose […]
More International Buyers Coming To U.S.A. By Patricia Tan Recent Reports Show Significant Growth I spend most of my time in Sarasota, where our real estate team lists and sells homes in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. A key factor that has contributed to our success over the years has been our focus on international buyers. Today, more than 70% of our business comes from transactions that involve someone from another country. I also spend some of my time traveling around Florida, teaching other Realtors how to build their global business, and this means I have to understand the impact that […]
Do The Rays Employ Wall Street Techniques To Over Achieve? By William Henry, PhD Three decades ago after graduating from the University of Florida, I decided to return to grad school and study business administration. I had become enthralled with the career of my mentor John Portman, an architect/real estate developer in Atlanta who combined design ability with business acumen. This combination of innovative design coupled with market acceptance resulted in changed city skylines. It is a potent combination. If the art of design excellence can be instilled with the “The Art of the Business Deal” as Donald Trump might […]
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