Carey Ann Morales, Broker Associate in Orlando Area Real Estate

In Beaujolais, I discovered just how hard winemaking can be It was a bottle of Domaine de la Grand Cour Fleurie 2016 that sent me down the rabbit hole. For the first time, I wondered about what I was drinking. Which grapes were used to make this wine? From where? By whom? Why was 2016 different from any other year?

Summer survival guide to road trips, summer sandals, sunscreen and more The summer is well under way and we’ve gathered up tips and guides from experts to help you make the most of it.

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Essential Tools To Help With Your Renovation When it comes to DIY home renovations, it's important to be ready with the basic and professional tools you'll need, whether you're adding a major extension or remodeling. While there are cheap tools available that are easy on your pocket, they're usually a major source of headache if they malfuncti...

In B.C.’s Columbia Wetlands, I discovered a wildly beautiful water world — an enchanted place we need to protect Located in the Kootenay Rockies, the Columbia Wetlands are a biodiversity hot spot that needs travellers to explore it responsibly.

4 Tips to Give Your Home a Fresh, Exciting Feel Does your house still excite you as much as the day you bought it? When you spend time there, do you feel refreshed and excited, or just plain bored?

Is it time to give up aspartame? The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), part of the World Health Organization (WHO), is expected to declare on July 14 that aspartame, a widely consumed artificial sweetener, is a possible cause of cancer in humans.

Florida Foreign Real Estate Investment Law Goes into Effect People from seven countries won’t be able to buy real estate in Florida, including houses and condos, under a rigid new law that just took effect.

Home design: Hot seats During the pandemic, having a plot of outdoor space at home was a godsend — a place to enjoy a chardonnay and a snack unmasked. And the drive to create intentional lounge-worthy spaces outdoors continues.

Realtors Cannot “Trust The Process” Until They Document It “Trust the process” is one of the most overused and cliché expressions that coaches tell their athletes, entrepreneurs tell themselves, and parents tell their children. The interesting thing about the saying is that it means different things to everyone. If you were a fan of the NBA’s Philade...

The Northern Lights May be Visible in 16 US States Next Week—Here's Where to See Them Auroral activity is expected to be high on July 13.

Ask The HOA Expert: Reviewing And Approving Annual Budgets Question: Our budget process takes place in the fall so we will have an approved budget at least 30 days prior to the start of our fiscal year which begins in January. As it turns out, we hold our annual meeting in January and a new board will be elected then. All of our contracts expire next year.....

Vintage furniture is eco-friendly, authentic and on trend Modern farmhouse decor of the 2010s has evolved for more natural effect

This week in travel news: Responsible tourism, dining in an art gallery and a phone-free island in Finland Bruce P**n Tip, the founder and now chairman of G Adventures, often says “travel can be a force for good.” The Crown seems to agree. Early in July, he was named an Officer of the Order of Canada and it’s been 34 years since a member of the Canadian travel industry earned the honour. P**n Tip s...

Visit this Prince Edward County winery for outstanding wines — and stay for the weekend Huff Estates Winery has an on-site inn and serves wood-fired pizza on the vineyard-view patio.

4 Key Benefits of Virtual Staging You Need to Know More than ever, real estate professionals today realize the benefits of presenting a strong online presence for a home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting sheltering-in-place orders, many homebuyers are unable to physically tour homes and must rely on digital solutions.

When my college roommate was laid off from her dream job, we went to France’s stunning Emerald Coast for a wellness reset Famous for its turquoise waters, thalassotherapy resorts and belle époque villas, the Emerald Coast in France is a breath of fresh air.

Long weekend projects To me, long weekends mean mini-vacations, time on your boat (that’s me), or at a cottage. However, cottages need maintenance, just like homes, and there are always projects to be done.

Design trends: Let there be light Indoor garden rooms first started trending among Victorians, who grew giant palms and other exotics in them. They used these spaces for drinking tea and improving their health in the sunshine and fresh air they offered. But for modern decorators, a room that’s mostly windows can present challenges...

8 Easy Builder-Grade Home Upgrades You Can Do Yourself Create a custom look with these DIY projects that can be accomplished in just a few hours or days without having to hire a pro.

Ask the HOA Expert: Conflicts Of Interest On The Board Question: Concerning the possible conflict of interest that develops with managers who are hired by HOA developers: In our HOA, the manager is the developer. We now have a number of construction related problems that the developer refuses to fix. The developer/manager attends all board meetings to a...

Five travel photography tips from a professional It can be tempting to bring several lenses, tripods and gear when you’re travelling, but I find that using one camera and one lens can be creatively freeing. I used a Fuji XT-4 and a 35-mm lens on my international travels this year. A fixed focal-length lens forces me to move around a scene and ch...

Try these books on your summer holiday Consider these book recommendations from the Economist for your summer reading list.

A tour led by mountain goats offers a new way to see the Swiss Alps The moment we locked eyes I knew he was the one for me. Sure, Momo was a mountain goat, but his gentle gaze lured me in. While the other members of our goat trekking group tour selected their four-legged partners from a herd of eight, I brushed Momo’s bristly coat and attached his leash. When ever...

Sober curious and alcohol-free, young Canadians are changing drinking culture When the village of Elora, Ont., held its first Craft Gin Festival last month in celebration of World Gin Day, one of the nine small-batch local distillers invited to showcase their wares was Sobrii.

Wales is a gem, for literature-lovers, sports fans and history buffs Hay Festival also a must-see in the country

10 Tips for Creating a Calmer, More Peaceful Home Your home should be your sanctuary, but sometimes it’s hard to brush off the stress of the day and sink into the serenity. That's especially true if your home is more chaos than calm. Use these tips to create a space that’s soothing, so, no matter what the day holds, you always have an inviting ...

35 Pool Deck Ideas for the Ultimate Backyard Summer Retreat Have you been considering breaking ground for a new pool or upgrading your existing pool deck? These pool deck ideas will have you wanting to get to work immediately. From budget-friendly and environmentally ethical to decks in all of the most popular design styles, there is something for everyone t...

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