Retirement Living Guide | Roanoke Valley Offers Many Options
The greater Roanoke area, with its moderate climate, reasonable cost of living and beautiful scenery, has drawn retirees for decades. But today’s retirees are looking for more than just a ...
Summer Suds | Roanoke’s Brew Scene is Bubbling
In recent years, Roanoke has been getting attention for our burgeoning beer scene. From local microbrews to high-profile West Coast names, new breweries have been popping up all over the ...
The Petfriendly Home | Create a Functional and Beautiful Household for Your Furry Friends
You don’t have to sacrifice style to have a pet-friendly home. If you’ve ever thought “we can’t have anything nice” because of your menagerie, rest assured that from durable designer ...
Out & About | Make Retirement Count with Meaningful Activities
“YOU’RE ONLY AS OLD AS YOU FEEL.” This “age-old” adage seems to be the unofficial motto of people entering retirement today. A survey from the Pew Research Center shows that ...
Safeguard Your Security | How to Avoid Identity Theft
While most people have probably heard the term “identity theft,” the scope of damage that can result is often underestimated. It’s not just about someone copying your credit card number ...
Let It Go | Finding a New Home for Old Belongings
Empty-nesters, retirees or those simply looking to downsize from a large house to a smaller residence already have a lot to think through. Coordinating a move is challenging at any ...
Home at Last | Local Family Makes Favorite Neighborhood Abode Their Own
SCOTT AND LADAWN AVIS had just finished a full-scale renovation on the home they planned to make their “forever home” in South Roanoke, when Scott’s phone rang. Knowing Scott was ...
Buyer’s Checklist | What to Look for When Buying a House
FROM THE LAYOUT TO THE LOCATION, THERE IS MUCH TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING A HOME. When you look at your big list of needs and wants—custom kitchen, walkout basement, giant ...
