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Heifer International-Help be part of the Solution…

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 in Greenville NC Real Estate Blog by Gold Crown / 0 Comments

Looking through the newspaper this weekend, I noticed an article regarding Heifer International. I am very familiar with this organization and have heard little about them in this area. My family and I personally volunteered for Heifer International at their Learning Center in Rutland Massachusetts - Overlook Farm for almost ...

First Social-Networking Site For Young Eco-Warriors

Saturday, July 18th, 2009 in Greenville NC Real Estate Blog by Gold Crown / 0 Comments

Junior tree-huggers have a new tool in their planet-saving arsenal: Habitat Heroes, the first global social-networking Web site that brings eco-savvy kids together so they can share their ideas on protecting the environment, while learning about the issues at stake through interactive games and tools. On the site, kids can adopt ...

Staging on a Budget – Kitchens

Saturday, July 11th, 2009 in Greenville NC Real Estate Blog by Gold Crown / 0 Comments

KITCHEN Appeal to the sense of smell- Put something in the oven like apple pie,cookies or fresh bread. Or, simmer some cinnamon sticks and add a few drops of vanilla to make the home smell fresh and clean. Accessorize Adding decorative items in the kitchen can warm up the area and make it more ...

Organic Gardening 101-GCR “Green” Series

Saturday, July 11th, 2009 in Greenville NC Real Estate Blog by Gold Crown / 0 Comments

Organic gardening sounds fabulous in principle—but in practice it can be hard and intimidating work. All those weeds to keep up with, tomatoes to stake and sideshoots to pinch, watering, feeding, pruning—for newbies it can be a daunting process. But really, the trick is to only bite off what you ...

Benefits of a “Green Home”

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 in Greenville NC Real Estate Blog by Gold Crown / 0 Comments

Benefits of a Green Home: There are many reasons for owning or purchasing a green home. Operating Costs The technologies and practices required to build a green home to certain criteria may result in lower costs to operate the home. Energy-efficient appliances, lighting systems, and HVAC equipment result in lower energy consumption compared ...

Staging on a Budget – Bedrooms

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 in Greenville NC Real Estate Blog by Gold Crown / 0 Comments

Staging Bedrooms: Make a Bed Another trick to add a bed:Purchase an inexpensive air mattress that has a folding frame off the floor. Once the bedding is on and staged, it's hard to tell the air mattress from a real bed. After the home sells, just deflate, fold and pack. Get a Fabric ...

3921 LL3 Sterling Pointe Drive

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 in GCR Exclusive by Gold Crown / 0 Comments

Great 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhome minutes to everything! Lovely patio, fireplace, neutral colors. Great first home or investment property - located minutes to Pitt Community College.