Courtesy of Steve Mullock

2020’S BIGGEST HEALTH TRENDS There’s always a new health trend to follow, and if you like to shake things up – you’re in luck! 2020 has already brought with it new ideas and innovations in the exercise and diet realm. One of the biggest areas of growth is the on-demand workout. With technology already allowing us to do more and more on our own time schedule – and in our own homes – why not squeeze in a live-stream yoga class before breakfast? Or have a one-on-one online session with your personal trainer from the comfort of your living room? If you still like to get your heart rate up alongside other people – or need their company to feel motivated – 2020 has also seen a boom in boutique studios. Focused on very specific exercise styles and clientele, a boutique studio is specialized and unique – just like we are. As for food and nutrition, the meat alternative market is estimated to reach 27.5 billion dollars by 2025, which means plant-based and lab-grown meats will become more common at grocery stores and restaurants. Lastly, wellness retreats give your mind and body much needed attention in the form of healthy eats and gentle, guided exercise.

IS SELLING A CONDO THE SAME AS SELLING A HOUSE? Thinking of selling your condo? While some may assume it’s the same as selling a single-family home, that usually isn’t the case. Condos have different features and selling points than a house, and they also have their own unique drawbacks. Knowing the pros and cons – as well as how to make your condo as appealing to buyers as possible – will help make your selling process go more smoothly. Standby rules such as the best time of year to list a property may differ between a house and a condo, depending on location. For example, if your condo is near or part of a vacation area such as a beach or a ski resort, it’s often best to list right before either the winter or summer holidays. Pricing a condo is also different than pricing a home because you’re likely surrounded by mostly identical units. This offers great comparables, however don’t assume that all the units in your building have the same level of finish or have been equally maintained. And while there are aspects of staging a condo that are the same as staging a house, condos often need even more decluttering because space restrictions can make things seem more cramped. Donate or box up everything that isn’t essential, but make sure to keep out a few nice pieces of furniture or decor to help your space stand out from any other listed units in your area. Lastly, marketing your building – not just your unit – will play a big part in drawing in potential buyers. Think about the things that make your building a desirable place to live – and make sure to let your REALTOR ® know!

WINTER RIDDLES

Courtesy of www.getriddles.com

I was known to Greek philosophers a thousand years ago, I have numbers all in a line, and I can tell you if rain will turn to snow. What am I? (Answer: A thermometer.) You can find me in abundance in Greenland, in a box, in a sweet treat but you’ll never ever find me in an oven. What am I? (Answer: Ice.) You can see me up north bundled up, I live inside a white house, and my diet is mainly Paleo. Who am I? (Answer: An Eskimo.) I am worn to mark a successful victory, I am also made of flowers and leaves formed into a circle, and I vary from big to tiny. What am I? (Answer: A wreath.) I am a dreamlike fairyland but I can be horrific to many when I cover the land with ice. What am I? (Answer: Winter.)