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Gardening while social distancing? Avoid these 4 harmful plants for your pets
If you've been putting off getting your garden situated for the next growing season, now's the time. It's a great way to get out of the house and on your feet while practicing social distancing, and while now is an especially good time because it helps reduce the spread of COVID-19, early spring is also the coolest temperatures we'll likely see. No need to be sweating in the summer heat if you can get your garden ready now during the cooler weather!
It can be easy to go straight for the most colorful flowers, but you may want to come up with a game plan on what to plant if you have pets. Not all those colorful flowers are friendly to Fido.
That's right. Many popular plants and flowers can be harmful to your pets. To help make planning easier, here are a few you may want to think twice about:
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8 Ways To Support Gulf Coast Businesses During COVID-19
Right now is a challenging time for many local businesses. To try to reduce the spread of COVID-19, they have cut back hours or shut their doors completely — and rightfully so. We all have a duty to help protect the most vulnerable among us through social distancing. But, a thriving business community is a part of what makes the Gulf Coast such a special place to live, and COVID-19 has caused major disruptions to local business revenue. Just as we have a duty to help prevent the virus, we also have a duty as local citizens to help the entrepreneurs and employees losing business. Here are a few suggestions on how you can do just that.
What You Can Do To Safely Support Gulf Coast Businesses
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Saving for a home? Check out these tips.
Saving for a new home can feel incredibly overwhelming, especially if you are at the beginning of your savings journey. However, being prepared with a reasonable down payment is a vital part of the home-buying process. The recommended amount to save for a down payment on a home is 20% of the property amount. Though it's not required, "Putting at least 20% down on a home will increase your chances of getting approved for a mortgage at a decent rate and will allow you to avoid mortgage insurance," according to Nerdwallet.
When creating a savings plan, it's important to factor in the amount of time you're willing to wait before purchasing a home and figure out your monthly savings goal. Remember most experts recommend your housing expenses not...
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Coastal Alabama March events calendar
The weather is warming, and the azaleas are blooming. On the Gulf Coast, that can only mean one thing: spring. Mark your calendar and bring the family out to these events across Baldwin and Mobile counties. Don't miss out on these fun spring events!
Mobile Area
American Cancer Society's 31st Mobile Chili Cook-Off
March 7, Begins 11 a.m.
Mardi Gras Park
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5 questions to ask your real estate agent
Choosing someone to help you buy or sell your home is a vitally important step in relocating. Thanks to the fast-paced nature of real estate, having someone familiar with the process and your area can make all the difference. Making the decision on who to trust with one the largest transactions of your life can seem daunting. After all, how do you narrow down your list of potential REALTORS®? Below is a list of questions to help you ensure your REALTOR® is the right fit for you:
- Why did you decide to become a REALTOR®? Some weeks agents may not get a day off, and some days they're going to be working more than eight hours to make a closing go smoothly. Having a REALTOR® with a true interest in real estate and the desire to take on people's needs as his or...
