Florida Agenda

By CARL MARZOLA, CIPS, CRS, CBR, Master Broker There’s a reason that buying a home is one of the most important elements comprising the “American Dream” (even for people who live in other countries). For many people, this exciting event is a hallmark of having “arrived,” of reaching a major one of life’s cornerstone. There’s […]

By RICK GIBSON Make Quick and Easy Improvements Here are recommendations that will help you sell your property, and will make great talking points for you with your Realtor.  An experienced and qualified listing Realtor will welcome these topics and provide you thoughtful feedback. Cleaning:  Hiring a professional to clean before and while you’re selling […]

By JEFF STERLING The Tax Man Cometh The first third of each year—the dreaded “tax time”—occupies the minds of nearly every adult American. If you didn’t already know that the deadline for filing your income taxes is April 15, the barrage of TV commercials offering “fast refund” services and other gimmicks to get your tax […]

Dating Violence and Domestic Violence Injunctions By CHRIS MANCINI You may be familiar with something called an injunction against domestic violence, available to same-sex couples or any “family or household members.” But what do you do when you’ve dated someone and now he or she won’t leave you alone? Erotomaniacs, Love Obsessionals, and Simple Obsessionals […]

By JULIE SLATER and KAREN CARROLL Choosing the right pair of new glasses is more art than science, because even if you know what your face looks like when you are sporting eyewear, it can still be a challenge to know which frames fit perfectly on you and the look you want to pull off. […]

By DALE RUSSELL When I was asked to put together an editorial piece for the Agenda “HOW-TO Issue,” my first thought, being a local full time Realtor, was to write about something related to real estate. Realizing how predictable this would be, and also the fact that “How-To” stories about buying and selling properties have […]

Push Fitness BodyBlast 2.0 Program is Helping People Lose Weight, Build Muscle, and Get Fit! By PETER JACKSON Men tend to bulge around the midsection as they age. Why it is so important to lose belly fat? Excessive belly fat is as deadly as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, according to the findings […]

By DR. DON NADEL, D.D.S. There are many causes for tooth discoloration, including drinking coffee, tea, many popular soft drinks, and red wine, as well as using nicotine products, like cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and even smokeless tobacco, all of which can stain your teeth. Having the brighter, healthier smile you’ve always wanted is a lot […]

By JESSE DURKO Landscaping is more than just plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees.  It can actually reflect your life and personality in many ways. Our wonderful South Florida climate affords us an opportunity to enjoy outdoor living and entertaining nearly 365 days a year, so why not take advantage of your outdoor space to do […]

By ABEY ALFASI AND MICHAEL COLMAN It’s All about the Kitchen, Kitchen, Kitchen There’s an old axiom in the real estate business that when it comes time to put your home on the market, you aren’t actually going to be selling your house—you will be selling your kitchen. That says a great deal about the […]