I love the Farmers Market. It’s such a fun way to start the weekend – waking up Saturday morning and shopping for fresh, in-season, local food; sampling pastries and cheese; and finding miscellaneous treasures at bargain prices. Whether you go alone or with friends and family, it can be an adventure. I was thinking I’d [...]
Syracuse Habitat for Humanity
February 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
According to AP News on syracuse.com, “the number of Americans who signed contracts to buy homes rose in January to the highest level in nearly two years.” Guest blogger Kristin Earle describes how Syracuse Habitat for Humanity is helping some from our own community realize their dream of home ownership as well. Habitat for Humanity [...]
Make Energy Efficiency Improvements Now with NYSERDA’s New Program
February 22, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Have you thought about making improvements to your home to maximize energy efficiency, but aren’t sure you want to spend the money? How nice would it be to have a better insulated home, keeping the heat inside during winter, and the cool in during summer? Think of the savings on your utility bills. What about [...]
Le Moyne College & Residential Area
February 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Le Moyne College on Salt Springs Road in Syracuse was founded by Jesuits in 1946. Known for its liberal arts program, Le Moyne now has about 2,300 undergraduate and 800 graduate students from both the U.S. and abroad. With a 13:1 ratio of students to faculty, classes are small enough for students to receive plenty [...]
State of the Real Estate Market: Attitude is Everything
February 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Over the years I’ve learned people fall into one of two groups: glass half full or glass half empty. My mother-in-law was the epitome of the former. Let me correct that — her cup, as my husband told me, wasn’t just half full, it runneth over, even during hard times. And she had many. In [...]