About Me
- Natalie West Real Estate Professional with The West Group and brokerage United Realty Group, LLc.
- BROWARD COUNTY AND PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, United States
- Natalie West is a highly experienced and recognized Real Estate agent with The West Group of United Realty Group! Natalie has had the real estate bug since she was a young woman. She started her career by owning and operating a five star title company at the age of 19. After receiving her Real Estate license, Natalie assisted a top producing Realtor while raising her young son. Natalie then decided to pursue Real Estate full- time for the past 13 years and fell in love with helping others to attain their dreams. Real Estate is Natalie's Passion, not just her job. Natalie truly loves what she does and is excited to assist you with your Real Estate needs.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Link Out: Take a Break
Enjoy your time off, starting right now!
July is National Anti-Boredom Month. Not that you have time to be bored with all of your responsibilities but as you wrap up personal and business appointments and prepare for Summer Break, you might be looking for some welcome distractions. Enjoy your time off, starting now, by listening to this relaxing song,
and visiting some of these fun sites.
Anyone who’s ever been stuck at a desk for long periods of time has likely tapped into the glorious time playing online casual gaming. Over at Kongregate, they save you some trouble by ranking the best games, so you can quickly find a winner to start unwinding to. In one of the highest rated new games, you could become an elephant chasing a wooly bully to retrieve a stolen bowler hat. Almost as fun as Mario Bros. and just as whimsical, you could also go for the most frequently played, highest rated game Platform Racing 2. Looking for a specific type of game to get lost in for a moment? Check out 1Up’s 101 Free Games 2011.
Of course, if it weren’t so expensive, everyone would probably rather use the time over the break to travel to an exotic new location and indulge in some new scenery. As a substitute, you could go exploring by clicking here and enjoying an impressive collection of free online nature documentaries, where you can visit all the great natural wonders of the world in one fell swoop. If you like documentaries, there are equally impressive collections here and here.
There are tons of ways to let go a little, but for true comfort, many of us turn immediately to our favorite foods for an easy indulgence. Cupcakes are a pretty trendy go-to, and I found a great list of inspired cupcakes, complete with recipes so you can get to replicating! However, if you listen to ABC News, they say cupcakes are out this year, and pies are the new comfort food of 2011. For awesome pie recipes, wander over to the Tasty Kitchen. For something a little more savory, feast your eyes on what Huffington Post has declared America’s Top 10 New Sandwiches. (Vegetarians: don't worry, someone posted recipes for veganized versions of these same sandwiches!)
Did you know that laughing is one of the body’s natural ways of counteracting stress? A quick source for laughs is Qwantz, a clever webcomic that recently had a series commenting on popular games like poker, monopoly, scrabble and solitaire.
Have a fun and relaxing Summer Break!
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Tips To Protect Your Home, Property In Case Of A Hurricane
Tips To Protect Your Home, Property In Case Of A Hurricane
The video presentation and the article is a great reminder to all of us, that it is prudent for homeowners to learn "what it means to protect your home and be proactive."
The video presentation and the article is a great reminder to all of us, that it is prudent for homeowners to learn "what it means to protect your home and be proactive."
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Beautiful Plantation Home with Virtual Tour
This beautiful 4,369 square foot home has 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms is listed for $510,000. It is located at 660 NW 100th Terrace, Plantation, Florida.
Visit Virtual Tour Here
Monday, April 25, 2011
Spring Cleaning with Your Kids
It's time to say goodbye to the winter grime and hello to springtime. The time for a thorough cleaning is here again, but we don't have to send the kids away to get the job done.
I’ve had a crash course in living with a teenager. About a year ago, a girlfriend of mine and her two sons came to live with us. One boy is turning eleven in May and the other one is turning seventeen in April.
It's interesting to see the differences in cleaning attitudes between the teenager and the three other children in the house. My daughter, bless her heart, still seems to think that chores and cleaning projects are exciting and new opportunities to play a game.
She is a very good helper; on the other hand, let’s just say my teenager and other two boys in the house are not as enthusiastic. But regardless of whether or not children are trying to help me, I always find myself thinking: This would be done so much better and faster had I just done it myself.
Daily chores are hard enough, let alone spring cleaning. And although it may be quicker and easier to do it ourselves, there are some valuable benefits to getting our kids involved in the cleaning.
Engaging them in this effort teaches them some fundamental life skills. Cleaning is a part of healthy living and it also builds self-esteem. Children can learn that a parent believes in them, and that they can do something to contribute and add value to the family. Research has shown that having household jobs increases a child's sense of resiliency.
Contributing in rituals, like a yearly spring cleaning can also build a sense of social responsibility. The family unit is a community and part of living and belonging to a community is to contribute to it.
Nobody wants to be sentenced to cleaning the bathroom on their own. Establishing a sense of teamwork while taking on spring cleaning can help you work more quickly and more happily. For a parent and five-year-old, tasks can be divided to make the work cooperative and more fun than punishment. For instance, one might polish the bathroom fixtures while the other cleans the toilet bowl. And cooperation and teamwork are invaluable lessons.
No parent enjoys nagging, threatening, or hollering to get kids to do chores. So, instead of using your voice, post a list of the days jobs, or write them out on index cards. Pair off the younger kids with a parent and let the older kids work independently if they like. Each team can choose a job from the list or stack of index cards until all the jobs are done. Try mixing up the cards and treating the tasks like a lottery.
Picking the right music can make cleaning much more enjoyable. Playing upbeat music keeps spirits high and dust cloths moving. Let each helper choose his or her tunes throughout the day to give everyone some sense of ownership of the process.
Yes, bribery is certainly an option. Give the kids something they want if they do something you want. For example: If the windows are all clean and sparkling by 11:30 a.m., then we’ll go to the movies. Make sure the projects are something you really want done like window cleaning, cleaning out a closet, sorting through a toy box, etc. And when the kids do a good job, make sure to show your verbal appreciation for a job well done in addition to whatever reward you've set up.
Kids love to compete, so capitalize on this and let each choose a room or cleaning project from a list you’ve prepared. The one who does the best job (not the fastest) wins a prize, and perhaps bragging rights.
Last but not least, when you set-up the garage sale, tell the kids that they can keep the proceeds of whatever they sell of their own that is no longer used, but still in good condition. You may be surprised how quickly toys, clothes or other things that are no longer used will be sorted out for the sale. The thought of some extra cash to fill their pockets at the end of the process can be a great motivator to clean.
It's easy to be overwhelmed and unsure of where to start with your spring cleaning, so try breaking it up into small manageable bits by assigning just three tasks to each weekend.
Whether you decide to get it done in one day, a weekend, a month, or longer, don’t underestimate what your kids can do. Get the whole family involved and get your spring cleaning done in no time and hopefully without too many frustrations.
I’ve had a crash course in living with a teenager. About a year ago, a girlfriend of mine and her two sons came to live with us. One boy is turning eleven in May and the other one is turning seventeen in April.
It's interesting to see the differences in cleaning attitudes between the teenager and the three other children in the house. My daughter, bless her heart, still seems to think that chores and cleaning projects are exciting and new opportunities to play a game.
She is a very good helper; on the other hand, let’s just say my teenager and other two boys in the house are not as enthusiastic. But regardless of whether or not children are trying to help me, I always find myself thinking: This would be done so much better and faster had I just done it myself.
Daily chores are hard enough, let alone spring cleaning. And although it may be quicker and easier to do it ourselves, there are some valuable benefits to getting our kids involved in the cleaning.
Engaging them in this effort teaches them some fundamental life skills. Cleaning is a part of healthy living and it also builds self-esteem. Children can learn that a parent believes in them, and that they can do something to contribute and add value to the family. Research has shown that having household jobs increases a child's sense of resiliency.
Contributing in rituals, like a yearly spring cleaning can also build a sense of social responsibility. The family unit is a community and part of living and belonging to a community is to contribute to it.
Nobody wants to be sentenced to cleaning the bathroom on their own. Establishing a sense of teamwork while taking on spring cleaning can help you work more quickly and more happily. For a parent and five-year-old, tasks can be divided to make the work cooperative and more fun than punishment. For instance, one might polish the bathroom fixtures while the other cleans the toilet bowl. And cooperation and teamwork are invaluable lessons.
No parent enjoys nagging, threatening, or hollering to get kids to do chores. So, instead of using your voice, post a list of the days jobs, or write them out on index cards. Pair off the younger kids with a parent and let the older kids work independently if they like. Each team can choose a job from the list or stack of index cards until all the jobs are done. Try mixing up the cards and treating the tasks like a lottery.
Picking the right music can make cleaning much more enjoyable. Playing upbeat music keeps spirits high and dust cloths moving. Let each helper choose his or her tunes throughout the day to give everyone some sense of ownership of the process.
Yes, bribery is certainly an option. Give the kids something they want if they do something you want. For example: If the windows are all clean and sparkling by 11:30 a.m., then we’ll go to the movies. Make sure the projects are something you really want done like window cleaning, cleaning out a closet, sorting through a toy box, etc. And when the kids do a good job, make sure to show your verbal appreciation for a job well done in addition to whatever reward you've set up.
Kids love to compete, so capitalize on this and let each choose a room or cleaning project from a list you’ve prepared. The one who does the best job (not the fastest) wins a prize, and perhaps bragging rights.
Last but not least, when you set-up the garage sale, tell the kids that they can keep the proceeds of whatever they sell of their own that is no longer used, but still in good condition. You may be surprised how quickly toys, clothes or other things that are no longer used will be sorted out for the sale. The thought of some extra cash to fill their pockets at the end of the process can be a great motivator to clean.
It's easy to be overwhelmed and unsure of where to start with your spring cleaning, so try breaking it up into small manageable bits by assigning just three tasks to each weekend.
Whether you decide to get it done in one day, a weekend, a month, or longer, don’t underestimate what your kids can do. Get the whole family involved and get your spring cleaning done in no time and hopefully without too many frustrations.
Friday, April 22, 2011
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