January 10th, 2010

Living in the Countryside

With the metropolis now being a crowded concrete jungle,
more and more people have opted living in the countryside. Lush greenery and fragrant, fresh air have lured both the young and the retiring executives to live outside the city. Away from the fast-paced city life, there is this leisurely, laid-back environment, which provides quality time for relaxation and family bonding. It’s the kind of atmosphere you would want to go home to after a hectic, tiring schedule. And, it’s not that expensive either. One can commune with nature, so to speak.

Listening to the chirping of birds and crickets can rock you to sleep.
And a relaxing walk would have you recharged to face another
challenging day in the city.

December 30th, 2008

Are we in the Clear?… NOPE!

recession_3This month, home sales got a bit of good news when some movement managed to move the graph on the positive side but experts warn on betting this is the end. The surplus and rock-bottom prices of homes and properties are still in the red zone making for another roller coaster year. The industry is still there, barely, just not making enough progress to redeem itself.
Homeowners are getting aid from the government but for most its a little bit too late for they have lost their homes then their jobs as the economy spirals further down. More lay-offs are expected as more companies make public losses. As with other industries, less demand means bad business so better shore up your pockets and prepare for the worst.