How to get an edge when selling your home

CALGARY — Spring is typically the busiest time of year for the local residential real estate market.So as thousands of people list their homes for sale, they are also looking at different and unique ways to be competitive — to grab that little edge over other properties.That little edge often comes in the form of the little things done around the house to make it more presentable, more appealing, more attractive for a sale.Many sellers are seeking out the services of home stagers these Read more [...]

Defining set for Curragh test

(UKPA) – 57 minutes ago Mick Halford is looking forward to seeing Defining Year test his powers in Listed company in the Anne Brewster Memorial Loughbrown Stakes at the Curragh.The Hawk Wing colt defied top-weight in a decent course-and-distance handicap a couple of weeks ago, but Halford admits this weekend's contest sets his charge a much tougher assignment."It's a step up in class for our horse but he's in good form and ready to take his chance," said Halford."Jim Bolger's horse (Glor Na Read more [...]

House Hunt: Open Houses in Port Washington

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Visalia Fox offers classic movies and lots of music in April – Visalia Times

It was a high-spirited, multi-layered show on PBS, and I expect "Celtic Crossroads" to be even more exciting tonight when it plays on the Visalia Fox Theatre stage.The group of more than 20 Irish musicians got their start on the streets of their hometown of Galway, Ireland, in 2005. Their name comes from a time when neighboring communities met unlawfully at the crossroads between towns to socialize and play music.The show is on tour, bringing traditional Irish music, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz, Read more [...]

Auction site lists HMS Ark Royal for sale

HMS Ark Royal An auction site run by the Ministry for Defence has listed several different vessels that they want to sell including the former flagship of The Royal Navy HMS Ark Royal which was declared as unnecessary and outlined for decommissioning in the defence budget review announced by the government last year. During it’s 25 years in service the HMS Ark Royal had been involved in many operations and as part of the Iraq invasion conflict headed the UK’s naval force. Anyone Read more [...]

WOODFORD GREEN: Company ordered to remove ads from listed building

WOODFORD GREEN: Company ordered to remove ads from listed building 11:23am Saturday 2nd April 2011 Print Email Share Comments(1) A COMPANY has been asked to remove advertising that was spoiling the views of a listed building. Telfords in the High Road in Woodford Green was asked by Planning Enforcement Officers to remove sales boards outside the Grade II listed Elmhurst building. Read more [...]

The Journal and English Heritage launch photography competition

PICTURES are in demand of the legacy left by the North East’s past as a photographic competition was unveiled yesterday. The Journal has linked-up with English Heritage to launch the contest. Jeremy Reed, English Heritage visitor operations director for the North, said: “It is all about marking the start of spring and the chance to get out and about. “With so many interesting English Heritage properties on our doorstep and many other listed and quirky old buildings around, we are asking Read more [...]

Five Things April 1: Library Lecture, Varsity Track Teams Competing in Kearny

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