Do you need a volunteer? Ask a home owner.

According to a U.S. government site, home owners are more likely to volunteer in their community than those who do not own their home.

Quoting the study; "There is a strong positive relationship between homeownership rates and metropolitan volunteer rates, indicating that where homeownership rates are high, volunteering is also high. "

The report further stated that in areas where there is a large percentage of apartment buildings, the volunteer rate is lower.

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- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255

Your landscaping may protect your home from fire

Because wildfire is a year-round risk in Florida, the Division of Forestry is encouraging residents of the wildland-urban interface to protect their homes with “Firewise” landscaping.

As wildfire season heats up, homes built on the fringes of Florida’s wild areas don’t have to be sitting ducks. According to the Division of Forestry, homeowners can create a safety zone around their homes, an area that forestry professionals refer to as “defensible space.” Read the entire press release.

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- Greg Staker - Watson Realty Corp. - 407-304-0255

Holiday gifts for home owners.

Is there a new home owner in your family or circle of friends? Here are a few practical and fun suggestions for the perfect new home owner gift.

Welcome mats. I liked the one that reads “come back when you have a warrant.”

Doorbells. From dragonflies to Tibetan bowl doorbell chime.

Pink flamingos. Is it really a home if there is not a pink flamingo in the yard?

Tire swings. Hand crafted. Take a look at these recycled tire swings.

Mailbox. A huge selection if mailboxes to choose from

Happy Holidays!