Newsletter
February 3, 2012
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Service For Life! ®
Insider Tips for Healthy, Wealthy and Happy Living
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Dear Friend,
The Cameron Team
Melanie, Susan, Gina, and Meghan Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty PS. When you notice people talking about real estate in the next few weeks, can you tell them about the free consumer information we provide? They may be people needing to move in the next 6 months, and you can tell them about our Free Consumer Report: "Home Seller's Guide To Moneymaking Fix-Ups". You'll look really smart because this informative guide explains how to avoid costly repair rip-offs and what improvements bring the biggest return. To request a copy for a friend, simply email us at cameronteam@seacoastrealty.com, or call us at: 910-202-2546. |
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Today's Brain Teaser . . .
How many F's are in the following sentence?...Finished files are the result of years of scientific study and also years of experience. (see answer below) |
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The Secrets of People Who
How do some people never get sick while the rest of us seem to get a cold or the flu at least once a year? Health journalist, Gene Stone, captured the secrets of 25 people who claim to never get sick in his recent book The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick. If you want to be healthier this year, here are four practical, food-related secrets he discovered to prevent sickness:Never Get Sick . . . 1) Garlic. Researchers at the University of Western Australia found people who started eating garlic regularly reduced their sick days by more than 50%. Garlic has antibacterial and antiviral properties that can help ward off colds or the flu. An easy way to eat more garlic is to include it in a rice or pasta dish a few times a week. 2) Probiotics. This good bacteria can relieve gastrointestinal conditions and boost your body's immune system. Probiotics that live in your digestive system make it harder for disease-creating germs to move in. Eat one or more of these probiotic-rich foods each day: yogurt with live cultures, sauerkraut, cottage cheese, or probiotic-fortified soy milk. You can also take a probiotic supplement found in most natural food stores. 3) Brewer's Yeast. Most of the brewer's yeast that you can buy from vitamin or health food stores is an extract from yeast used to ferment beer and wine. Brewer's yeast contains B vitamins that the body uses to maintain blood cells and the immune system. Take one tablespoon each day in powdered form, dissolved in water, to get your recommended daily allowance of B vitamins. This simple supplement can also lower your risk of some cancers. 4) Vegetables. There's a reason your mother always told you to eat your veggies. If you eat a lot of meats and sugars, your diet is probably acidic with not enough alkaline-based foods to balance out your pH levels. Your pH level is a measure of the acidity to alkaline in your body. And recent studies have linked disease to high levels of acidity. Eating vegetables, legumes, and olive oil keeps your body more at a pH "neutral" level and can help you stay healthy. Stone says, "Since I started researching this book, I haven't been sick once." I hope you'll say the same after trying some of these tips. To preview the contents of "Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick" or order the book, go to: www.amazon.com. |
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Save Thousands When Buying Or Financing!
Did you know there's a free consumer report revealing ways to save time and money when buying a home? It's called "8 Secrets For Saving Thousands When Finding, Buying and Financing Your Next Home," and it's great even if you're not planning to buy soon. To get your free copy email us by clicking here, or call us at: 910-202-2546. |
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Four Things Locksmiths Don't
Want You To
Know
If you get locked out of your home or simply need new locks, here are some insider secrets to protect yourself and your pocketbook:1. Check all your doors before you call. They often arrive at the house and try another door, find it unlocked and charge you for the service. 2. Be careful of scam artists posing as professionals. Some quote a great rate on the phone and claim they have a special lock at a higher price when they arrive. Find reputable pros at: www.findalocksmith.com. 3. Replace thumb-turn deadbolts near windows. Whatever the locksmith says, you need to use a double cylinder lock that uses a key near windows. Why? Because it is too easy for a criminal to break a window, reach in, and unlock the door. 4. Cheap locks are easily defeated. Purchase a "Grade 2" lockset. It's more secure and durable than Grade 1, but you don't need Grade 3 which are for commercial buildings and can be expensive. You may want to ask your locksmith to install high-security locks with keys that can't be replicated at the hardware store. |
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Do You Have A Real Estate Or Home-
Maybe you want to know how much your home is worth. Or maybe you just need a recommendation for a handyman, carpet cleaner or plumber...Ownership Question You Want Answered? Either way, we love hearing from all of our good friends and clients. And we're always looking to answer pressing questions you might have about anything relating to real estate or home-ownership. If you have a question, tip or idea, please feel free to email us by clicking here, or call us at: 910-202-2546. We're here to help! |
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Fun Facts and Laughs . . .
Most Stolen Items At Home . . . These are the items reported by the website www.homesalarm.com. Some of them made the list because they are simply easy to find in the average home. In order, the most stolen are:
Best Places to Stash Cash . . . You may think you have your stash in a safe place, but burglars know where to look. www.frugaldad.com suggests the following places to hide your cash:
First Aid Hot and Cold Rules . . . Knowing when to use hot or cold for injuries can be very confusing. Here are the general rules. Heat increases circulation. Use it for chronic pain like tight muscles in your lower back. Cold reduces inflammation. Acute injuries such as a newly sprained ankle can benefit from applying cold. Alternating Hot and Cold is helpful when you have soft-tissue damage or overstretched ligaments. Try 20 minutes of cold each hour in the first 24 hours. Applying 20 minutes of warmth each hour for a few more days should reduce affects of injury. If you still have inflammation after 72 hours, you should call a doctor. Have A Laugh — "What Do You Say?" . . . I was visiting an office when a woman walked in with her 3-week old baby and her seven-year-old son. Turns out she was on maternity leave, and just visiting coworkers. Of course everyone gathered around the new toddler, while the young boy asked, "Mommy, can I have some money to buy a soda?" "What do you say?" she asked. Respectfully, the boy replied, "You're thin and beautiful." With a smile, the woman immediately pulls out her purse and hands him money for a soda. |
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Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Thanks to all of our clients and friends who support our practice and graciously referred us to their friends and neighbors! Rather than pester people with unwanted calls and visits, we build our business based on the positive comments and referrals from people just like you. We couldn't do it without you!Thank You! Thank You! Rosemary Large Gaylen & Renee Many Keith & Mary Renye Scott & Carol McFadden Doug & Deb Wick David & Jill Johnson Bill & Cheri Degroot Harry & Linda Merritt |
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Trivia Challenge for the Month...
"Who Else Wants To Win
The first two people that correctly answer our Trivia Question, will get a complimentary GIFT CARD to Brixx Pizza at Mayfaire! So, hurry and call or email us before someone else beats you to it!FREE Pizza?" What is the most populated time zone in North America? a) Pacific b) Eastern c) Central d) Mountain |
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Brain Teaser Answer:
Actually, the correct answer is six. Our brain has difficulty processing the word "of" as containing the letter F because it sounds like the letter V when pronounced. |
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Thanks For Thinking of US!
Did you know we can help you or any of your friends or family save time and money when buying or selling a home? Thanks for keeping us in mind with your referrals...and spreading the word about our services. |
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Real Estate Q & A . . .
Q. What can I ask the seller to pay for when buying a home?
A. Remember, everything you ask from a seller is a concession in their mind. Whether you're asking them to lower the price, make a decorating allowance or contribute to your closing costs, they are primarily interested in the bottom line dollar proceeds at closing.
Here are a few things to keep in mind: Negotiations can be tough if you try to get the seller to both lower the price and also make other concessions or contributions to your closing costs too. It can actually compromise your ability to come to an agreement. Appraisers are now asked to consider the dollar value of any seller concessions when they determine the value of the home you are purchasing. Lenders will limit the contributions made by the seller without lowering your loan amount. It is important for you to ask your lender what they will allow the seller to pay. If you'd like to learn more about the home-buying process and how to get the home of your dreams at a price you can afford please call us at: 910-202-2546 or email us at cameronteam@seacoastrealty.com. Or, if you have any other real estate questions, we're here to help. |
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