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		<title>Six Most Expensive Pieces of (Residential) Land in Moncton</title>
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		<dc:creator>Rhonda Callow</dc:creator>
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Thinking about purchasing a house in Moncton, New Brunswick and plan to spend a couple mil? If you’ve got the money, but haven’t considered the prospect of calling Moncton home, check out Why the City of Moncton, NB Rocks! And, if you’re planning on moving here, after purchasing one of these houses, it might not [...]]]></description>
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<p>Thinking about purchasing a house in Moncton, New Brunswick and plan to spend a couple mil? If you’ve got the money, but haven’t considered the prospect of calling Moncton <em>home</em>, check out <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/07/28/why-the-city-of-moncton-nb-rocks/" target="_blank">Why the City of Moncton, NB Rocks!</a> And, if you’re planning on moving here, after purchasing one of these houses, it might not be a bad idea to have a look at <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/06/02/10-new-brunswick-companies-that-create-jobs/" target="_blank">10 New Brunswick Companies that Create Jobs</a> – you’ll need to pay that mortgage somehow!</p>
<p>So, without further ado, here’s a look at six of the most expensive pieces of residential land in Moncton currently on the market (listed from the least expensive to the most costly; clicking on the price will bring you to its MLS page):</p>
<p><strong>1. </strong><a href="http://www.realtor.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?propertyId=9723315&amp;PidKey=-142518821" target="_blank"><strong>For Sale: $999,999</strong></a><strong></strong></p>
<p>This piece of property is 32 years old and is located at 124 Queensway Drive. The house is 5700 square feet and has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and an impressive 12 acres of land.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/124-Queensway-Drive.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1778" title="124 Queensway Drive" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/124-Queensway-Drive.jpg" alt="124 Queensway Drive" width="320" height="240" /></a></p>
<p><strong>2. </strong><a href="http://www.realtor.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?propertyId=9617108&amp;PidKey=-326502349" target="_blank"><strong>For Sale: $1,299, 000</strong></a><strong></strong></p>
<p>This gorgeous home is only 6 years old and is located at 10 Mayfair, Riverview. This place boasts a whopping 9000 square feet (seriously!), has 18 foot ceilings, and is positioned on nearly 2 acres of land. Although this home is only second on our list of the most expensive pieces of residential land in Moncton, I certainly wouldn’t complain if I was handed the keys to this place!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/10-Mairfair.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1779" title="10 Mairfair" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/10-Mairfair.jpg" alt="10 Mairfair" width="320" height="211" /></a></p>
<p><strong>3. </strong><a href="http://www.realtor.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?propertyId=8734646&amp;PidKey=-697323473" target="_blank"><strong>For Sale: $1,495,000</strong></a><strong></strong></p>
<p>It just keeps getting better and better. This dream home is also only 6 years old and is located at 57 Rossmount Terrace. With nearly 10,000 square feet of living space – including a 2,000 square foot pool house! – this home has just as many bathrooms as it does bedrooms (6) and also includes a theatre and gym.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/57-Rossmount-Terrace.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1780" title="57 Rossmount Terrace" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/57-Rossmount-Terrace.jpg" alt="57 Rossmount Terrace" width="320" height="240" /></a></p>
<p><strong>4. </strong><a href="http://www.realtor.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?propertyId=9826576&amp;PidKey=-1777408156" target="_blank"><strong>For Sale: $1,499,000</strong></a><strong></strong></p>
<p>Just 4 years old, this 6400 square foot home has just a whisker under 1.5 acres of land. Located at 590 Shediac Road, you’ll find all the features you’re looking for, everything from his &amp; hers walk-in closets in the master suite, to a to-die-for kitchen that has <em>two</em> islands, granite countertops, and a walk-in pantry.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/590-Shediac-Road.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1781" title="590 Shediac Road" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/590-Shediac-Road.jpg" alt="590 Shediac Road" width="320" height="170" /></a></p>
<p><strong>5. <a href="http://www.realtor.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?propertyId=9589291&amp;PidKey=-553944382" target="_blank">For Sale: $1,990,000</a></strong></p>
<p>This 6080 square foot bungalow is 7 years old and is located at 369 Rogers Road in Berry Mills. This home has so much to offer, you definitely need to check out its MLS page for full details. To sum it up ever so slightly, it has an incredible 157 acres of land, indoor pool, 6 bay garage, surveillance cameras, driveway optics … the list just goes on and on.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/369-Rogers-Road.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1782" title="369 Rogers Road" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/369-Rogers-Road.jpg" alt="369 Rogers Road" width="320" height="240" /></a></p>
<p><strong>6. <a href="http://www.realtor.ca/propertyDetails.aspx?propertyId=9748394&amp;PidKey=-19347573" target="_blank">For Sale: $2,400,000</a></strong></p>
<p>And finally, <em>the</em> most expensive residential property currently for sale in Moncton is located just a few minutes from downtown at 421 <em>and</em> 419 Charles Lutes Road. The reason for the double address is because in addition to the 6027 square foot home, there is also a 5000 square foot office building. This home is on 42 acres of land that includes a 2 acre man-made lake. Check out the MLS page for all the details.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/421-and-419-Charles-Lutes-Road.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1783" title="421 and 419 Charles Lutes Road" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/421-and-419-Charles-Lutes-Road.jpg" alt="421 and 419 Charles Lutes Road" width="320" height="213" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Which is your favourite?</strong></p>
<p>Which of these properties do you like the most, and why? Share your thoughts by leaving a comment below!</p>
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		<title>Top 10 New Brunswick Bloggers Worth Checking Out</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:21:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda Callow</dc:creator>
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With so many people blogging nowadays, the real good blogs can get lost in a sea of rubbishy ones. Here’s a look at some great New Brunswick bloggers that are worth bookmarking and subscribing to via email or RSS feeds – no matter what your interests may be.

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<p>With so many people blogging nowadays, the real good blogs can get lost in a sea of rubbishy ones. Here’s a look at some great New Brunswick bloggers that are worth bookmarking and subscribing to via email or RSS feeds – no matter what your interests may be.</p>
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<p>Here are the top 10 New Brunswick bloggers, listed in alphabetical order:</p>
<p><strong>1. <a href="http://monctonpixels.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Brian Branch</a></strong></p>
<p>Brian is a Moncton graphic designer. His blog, which reads in both English and French, has some pretty great – and creative – photography definitely worth checking out.</p>
<p>Although you can share Brian’s blog posts via Twitter and Facebook, it doesn’t look like he has a Twitter or Facebook fan page (Psst! Brian – if this changes, let us know and we’ll be happy to update this with the details!). Click on his name above to visit Brian’s blog.</p>
<p><strong>2. <a href="http://www.briancormier.com/" target="_blank">Brian Cormier</a></strong></p>
<p>Brian’s blog is about social media; everything from blogging and Facebook to Twitter and YouTube is covered in Brian’s blog.</p>
<p>You can follow Brian on Twitter (@BrianCormier) or click on his name to visit his blog, where you can also find out how to follow him on Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and subscribe to his blog via RSS feed.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Brian-Cormier-New-Brunswick-Blogger.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1761" title="Brian Cormier - New Brunswick Blogger" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Brian-Cormier-New-Brunswick-Blogger.jpg" alt="Brian Cormier - New Brunswick Blogger" width="458" height="112" /></a></p>
<p><strong>3. <a href="http://cnadeau.evolvingsolutions.ca/" target="_blank">Chris Nadeau</a></strong></p>
<p>Chris’ backgrounder reads: “Sharing my life experiences as a dad, husband, web entrepreneur and hockey dude.” What more could you ask for from a New Brunswick blogger?</p>
<p>Clicking on Chris’ name above will bring you to his blog, where you can get the details on how to follow him on Twitter (@cnadeau), Facebook, subscribe to his RSS feed, etc.</p>
<p><strong>4. <a href="http://www.davidwcampbell.com/" target="_blank">David Campbell</a></strong></p>
<p>Next up on our list of top New Brunswick bloggers is David Campbell. David’s blog, called <em>It’s the Economy, Stupid </em>began in (copied from his blog) “October 2004 as a forum for discussion about economic development in New Brunswick and the Atlantic Provinces.  I felt then, as I do now, that economic development is not discussed widely enough in this province.  After over 2,000 posts and 5,000 comments and upwards of 6,000 readers in a month, I think it is serving its purpose.  Let’s have a conversation about economic development and ideas that can transform New Brunswick.”</p>
<p>There isn’t an obvious way to follow David on Twitter or Facebook, but you can subscribe to his blog via RSS feed by clicking on his name above.</p>
<p><strong>Update: </strong>David&#8217;s Twitter is @jupia (thanks Jim!).</p>
<p><strong>5. <a href="http://www.deborahcarr.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Deborah Carr</a></strong></p>
<p>This freelance writer’s blog is called “What If?” And, according to Deborah, the blog consists of “musings in the middle of life.”</p>
<p>You can check her out by clicking on her name above, which will also provide you with a link to Deborah’s Facebook page.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Deborah-Carr-New-Brunswick-Blogger.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1758" title="Deborah Carr - New Brunswick Blogger" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Deborah-Carr-New-Brunswick-Blogger.jpg" alt="Deborah Carr - New Brunswick Blogger" width="446" height="252" /></a></p>
<p><strong>6. <a href="http://seamlessbrand.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gair Maxwell</a></strong></p>
<p>Gair Maxwell is a New Brunswick blogger who calls himself <em>unconventional</em>. His blog is called <em>The Seamless Brand</em>, which contains “thought-provoking threads about remarkable people &amp; brands.”</p>
<p>You can visit his blog and subscribe to it via email or RSS feed by clicking on his name above. You can also follow him on Twitter (@GairMaxwell).</p>
<p><strong>7. <a href="http://www.hbb2obm.com/" target="_blank">James Mann</a></strong></p>
<p>If you like gardening, here’s a blog that will interest you. James Mann blogs about pretty much everything to do with gardening. To give you an idea, here are a few of the categories within his blog: backyard gardening, composting, container gardening, garden tools, herb gardening, and gardening tips.</p>
<p>Click on James’ name above to visit this New Brunswick blog, and to get details on how to subscribe to his blog via RSS feed or email, as well as links to follow him on Twitter (@GardenMann), etc.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/GardenMann.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1754" title="GardenMann" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/GardenMann.jpg" alt="GardenMann" width="526" height="130" /></a></p>
<p><strong>8. <a href="http://bobsroom.com/" target="_blank">Matthew Klem</a></strong></p>
<p>Despite the fact that the blog is called <em>BobsRoom</em>, the New Brunswick blogger is Matthew Klem, aka Zor. The blog has several topics and catergories, some of which are: Adventures, Photos, Bobcasts, and Games. Matthew’s Twitter bio says he’s a “Husband, dad, geek, geocacher, and oddball all wrapped into one small package.”</p>
<p>You can click on Matthew’s name above to visit his blog, or follow him on Twitter (@Zor_).</p>
<p><strong>9. <a href="http://brooxmark.com/" target="_blank">Stephen Brooks</a></strong></p>
<p>A Director of Marketing, Stephen’s blog is about … well … marketing! Some of the blog categories include: Bad Marketing, Bar Management, and New Marketing Trends.</p>
<p>You can follow Stephen on Twitter (@sbroox) or click on his name above to visit his blog and to be directed to his Facebook, Flickr, and LinkedIn profile.</p>
<p><strong>10. <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/blog/" target="_blank">Martell Home Builders</a></strong></p>
<p>Did you <em>really</em> think we would write a blog post on the top New Brunswick bloggers without including yours truly? Uh, yeah right! We blog about everything from <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/03/31/5-ways-to-kill-yourself-on-a-snowmobile/" target="_blank">tips on how to kill yourself on a snowmobile</a> to <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/04/14/10-moving-tips-to-cram-more-crap-in-your-car/" target="_blank">moving tips to cram more crap in your car</a>. While we’re doing a little shameless promoting here, a few other blog posts worth reading are:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/05/19/interesting-facts-about-new-brunswick/" target="_blank">Interesting Facts about New Brunswick </a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/06/02/10-new-brunswick-companies-that-create-jobs/" target="_blank">10 New Brunswick Companies that Create Jobs</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/06/17/new-brunswick-concert-pics-%E2%80%93-top-13-best-concert-photos/" target="_blank">New Brunswick Concert Pics – Top 13 Best Concert Photos</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/07/03/top-33-ways-to-improve-the-look-of-your-home-for-under-100/" target="_blank">Top 33 Ways to Improve the Look of Your Home for Under $100</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/08/18/top-10-videos-that-highlight-why-new-brunswick-is-a-great-place-to-live-or-visit/" target="_blank">Top 10 Videos that Highlight Why New Brunswick is a Great Place to Live (or Visit)</a></p>
<p>Of course, you can follow us on Twitter (@martellhomes) or click on our name above to visit our blog and subscribe to it via email or RSS feed, as well as follow us on Facebook and YouTube.</p>
<p><strong>Favourite New Brunswick Blogger</strong></p>
<p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Who’s your favourite New Brunswick blogger? We’re always looking for great local bloggers to follow, so make sure you leave a comment letting us know who your favourite is! </span></p>
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		<title>Poll: What’s The Best Restaurant in Moncton for a Romantic Date?</title>
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Based on inviting atmospheres, excellent food, and even affordable prices – who doesn’t love a cheap date? &#8211; here are 5 of the best restaurants in Moncton to visit on a romantic date. Vote on your favourite in the poll below!

In alphabetical order:
City Grill
130 Westmorland Street
Moncton, New Brunswick
E1C 5B2
Phone: (506) 857-8325
Email: info@citygrill.ca
Graffiti
897 Main Street
Moncton, New Brunswick
E1C [...]]]></description>
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<p>Based on inviting atmospheres, excellent food, and even affordable prices – who doesn’t love a cheap date? &#8211; here are 5 of the best restaurants in Moncton to visit on a romantic date. Vote on your favourite in the poll below!</p>
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<p>In alphabetical order:</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.thecitygrill.ca/splash.asp">City Grill</a></strong></p>
<p>130 Westmorland Street</p>
<p>Moncton, New Brunswick</p>
<p>E1C 5B2</p>
<p>Phone: (506) 857-8325</p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@citygrill.ca">info@citygrill.ca</a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.lunchonline.ca/LunchSpecials-NB/Graffiti.htm">Graffiti</a></strong></p>
<p>897 Main Street</p>
<p>Moncton, New Brunswick</p>
<p>E1C 1G5</p>
<p>Phone: (506) 382-4299</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://littlelouis.ca/main.htm">Little Louis’</a></strong></p>
<p>245 Collishaw Street</p>
<p>Second Floor</p>
<p>Moncton, New Brunswick</p>
<p>E1C 9P9</p>
<p>Phone:  (506) 855-2022</p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:dining@littlelouis.ca">dining@littlelouis.ca</a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.lunchonline.ca/LunchSpecials-NB/Pastalli.htm">Pastalli Pasta House</a></strong></p>
<p>611 Main Street</p>
<p>Moncton, New Brunswick</p>
<p>E1C 1C9</p>
<p>Phone:  (506) 383-1050</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.hotelstjames.ca/">St. James Gate</a></strong></p>
<p>14 Church Street</p>
<p>Moncton, New Brunswick</p>
<p>E1C 4Y9</p>
<p>Phone: (506)388-4238</p>
<p>Email: <a href="mailto:info@hotelstjames.ca">info@hotelstjames.ca</a> <em> </em></p>
<p><em>Does the name ring a bell? That could be because we’ve talked about these guys before in <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/07/28/why-the-city-of-moncton-nb-rocks/">Why the City of Moncton, NB rocks!</a></em></p>
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		<dc:creator>Rhonda Callow</dc:creator>
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Here are nine of the best US home builder websites you can&#8217;t help but drool over.

Bowen Family Homes
Bowen Family Homes started in 1969 by Rudy Bowen. Some years later, Rudy brought his son, David Bowen, and two son-in-laws, Tip Cape and Mike Phelps, on board.
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<p>Here are nine of the best US home builder websites you can&#8217;t help but drool over.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.bowenfamilyhomes.com/home" target="_blank"><strong>Bowen Family Homes</strong></a><strong></strong></p>
<p>Bowen Family Homes started in 1969 by Rudy Bowen. Some years later, Rudy brought his son, David Bowen, and two son-in-laws, Tip Cape and Mike Phelps, on board.</p>
<p>The website has a section called Home Buying 101 that offers a plethora of helpful information for future home owners. You can read about the construction, warranty, and purchasing processes, and learn about the steps involved in financing your new home. The Bowen Family Homes website also offers you a Mortgage Customization section, which provides you with everything from a mortgage glossary and calculator to a home buyers quiz that tests your knowledge of the home buying procedures.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Bowen-Family-Homes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1694" title="Bowen Family Homes Website" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Bowen-Family-Homes-1023x607.jpg" alt="Bowen Family Homes Website" width="614" height="364" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.cbhhomes.com/" target="_blank"><strong>CBH Homes</strong></a><strong></strong></p>
<p>Idaho’s largest home builder, CBH Homes was founded by Corey Barton in 1992. The website is broken up into five very helpful sections, each with additional subsections: Build Your Home, Shop Our Homes, Our Communities, Specials and Events, and Club Homeowners. On top of that, CBH Homes have helped a family out on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. To learn more about this and to see photos, at the bottom of the CBH Homes home page, under <em>Specials &amp; Events</em> click on <em>Extreme Home Makeover</em>.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/CBH-Homes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1695" title="CBH Homes Website" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/CBH-Homes-1024x548.jpg" alt="CBH Homes" width="614" height="329" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.lennar.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Lennar</strong></a><strong></strong></p>
<p>Lennar was originally called F&amp;R Builders, co-founded in 1954 by Gene Fisher and Arnold Rosen. Two years later, Leonard Miller came on the scene by investing $10K and replacing Gene Fisher. Fast forward a few years to 1971, the company changed its name to Lennar, which – if you haven’t figured it out – is a mixture of the two names, Leonard and Arnold.</p>
<p>The Lennar website has wonderful information, no matter what you’re looking for; be it tips on how to sell your home or advice on whether to buy a new or foreclosed home. You can also create your own portfolio on the website, making it easier for you to search for what you’re looking for and save all your favourite listings.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Lennar.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1696" title="Lennar Website" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Lennar-1024x826.jpg" alt="Lennar" width="614" height="496" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mcmillinhomes.com/" target="_blank"><strong>McMillin Homes</strong></a><strong></strong></p>
<p>McMillin Homes was founded in 1960 by Corky McMillin, and is now run by his sons, Scott McMillin (Chairman of the Board) and Mark McMillin (President and CEO).</p>
<p>The McMillin Homes website is super easy to navigate. First, select either <em>Build a Home</em> or <em>Move-In Ready</em> and then choose your desired location. From there, you’re provided with all of your home options and details, from price to square footage. It couldn’t be more easy – but helpful &#8211; than that!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/McMillin-Homes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1697" title="McMillin Homes Website" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/McMillin-Homes-1023x650.jpg" alt="McMillin Homes" width="614" height="390" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.pardeehomes.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Pardee Homes</strong></a></p>
<p>The president and CEO of Pardee Homes is Michael V. McGee, who has been with the company since 1988. Jon Lash is the Executive Vice President and COO for Pardee Homes and has been with the company since 1987.</p>
<p>Like the other home builder websites, this one offers you details on everything you could possibly want to know, from getting started to financing your home. Additionally, Paradee Homes claim to have (from their website) “<em>been a leader in green building since 1998 &#8211; long before it became fashionable.</em>”</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Pardee-Homes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1698" title="Pardee Homes Website" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Pardee-Homes-1023x662.jpg" alt="Pardee Homes" width="614" height="397" /></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.ryland.com/" target="_blank">Ryland Homes</a></strong></p>
<p>Larry T. Nicholson is the president and CEO of Ryland Homes. According to the website, “<em>Ryland&#8217;s story begins in 1967, when founder James P. Ryan left his family&#8217;s company, Ryan Homes, to build homes in the nation&#8217;s first master-planned community of Columbia, Md. He and his partner, Bob Gaw, created The James P. Ryan Company and built 48 homes that first year. Nearly three years and 700 homes later, Ryland got its official name when Jim Ryan spotted a banner that read &#8220;Maryland,&#8221; with the &#8220;M&#8221; and &#8220;A&#8221; covered. The combination of Ryan and Maryland seemed like a perfect choice for the name of his company</em>.”</p>
<p>The website offers a downloadable Homeowner Guide as well as an Online Loan Worksheet which enables you to apply for a loan online. Also, the Ryland Homes website offers you design tips, ideas, and inspiration. The website has a fun quiz that helps define your style. Based on your answers, your style is determined and suggestions on various décor colours and materials are provided.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Ryland-Homes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1699" title="Ryland Homes Website" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Ryland-Homes-1023x633.jpg" alt="Ryland Homes Website" width="614" height="380" /></a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.sheahomes.com/" target="_blank">Shea Homes</a></strong></p>
<p>Starting off as a small plumbing business in 1881 by John F. Shea, Shea Homes has grown into one of the “largest privately held builder in the nation” according to the company.</p>
<p>The website has a Customer’s Toolbox, which provides a ton of helpful information, including mortgage calculators to help you determine what your monthly payments would be. Also in the Customer’s Toolbox is a dictionary of terms you’ll need to know when going through the process of purchasing a home. Additionally, you’re provided with a Home Buying Checklist that will help you decide what’s important to you in terms of features of a home (for example, a 3-car garage, a kitchen island, or the location being near a school).</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Shea-Homes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1700" title="Shea Homes Website" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Shea-Homes.jpg" alt="Shea Homes Website" width="607" height="417" /></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.standardpacifichomes.com/" target="_blank">Standard Pacific Homes</a></strong></p>
<p>Standard Pacific Homes was founded in 1965 by Arthur Svendsen and Ronald Foell. The CEO and president of the company is Kenneth L. Campbell III.</p>
<p>The website is very intuitive and offers all the information you would ever need or expect to find in a home builder website … and then some. Whatever it is you’re looking for, be it a new career or a new home, it’s all easily found on the Standard Pacific Homes website.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Standard-Pacific-Homes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1701" title="Standard Pacific Homes Website" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Standard-Pacific-Homes.jpg" alt="Standard Pacific Homes Website" width="577" height="452" /></a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.taylormorrison.com/" target="_blank">Taylor Morrison</a></strong></p>
<p>Visiting the Company Overview of the Taylor Morrison website illustrates the company’s success. From the website: “<em>Combining the rich histories of Taylor Woodrow and Morrison Homes, Taylor Morrison boasts numerous awards from J.D. Power and Associates, consistent top 5 finishes in customer satisfaction surveys and a Builder Magazine Hall of Fame induction, reflecting the company&#8217;s commitment to excellence</em>.” It then goes on to say: “<em>Taylor Morrison also operates one of Canada&#8217;s oldest and largest real estate companies, Monarch, building single-family homes, town homes and high-rise condominiums. Taylor Morrison&#8217;s parent company, Taylor Wimpey, is the United Kingdom&#8217;s largest home builder with 125 years of experience and operations in the United Kingdom, Spain and Gibraltar.</em>”</p>
<p>It is very simple to find your way around the website and if, for some reason, you don’t find what you’re looking for or you have a question, requesting information or contacting them is easy to do. Like the other fantastic home builder websites listed here, this one provides you with tips, quizzes, glossaries, and helpful forms to make your home buying process as smooth as possible.</p>
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<p>Take a look at these home builder websites and let us know what your favourite features are!</p>
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We’ve already shown you why the city of Moncton, New Brunswick totally rocks, but what about the rest of the province?  Whether you’re trying to decide where to plan your next holiday or are thinking about moving to New Brunswick, whatever your reasons for searching out New Brunswick are, here are some of the best [...]]]></description>
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<p>We’ve already shown you <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/07/28/why-the-city-of-moncton-nb-rocks/" target="_blank">why the city of Moncton, New Brunswick totally rocks</a>, but what about the rest of the province?  Whether you’re trying to decide where to plan your next holiday or are thinking about <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/04/14/10-moving-tips-to-cram-more-crap-in-your-car/" target="_blank">moving to New Brunswick</a>, whatever your reasons for searching out New Brunswick are, here are some of the best YouTube videos that show why New Brunswick is one of the best places to live (or visit).</p>
<p>Did you know that some of the lighthouses in New Brunswick have been converted to Bed &amp; Breakfasts’? Or that the Bay of Fundy has the highest tides in the world? Were you aware that the waters of New Brunswick attract over a dozen species of whales? This is just some of the information and <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/05/19/interesting-facts-about-new-brunswick/" target="_blank">facts about New Brunswick</a> that’s highlighted in the YouTube video below.</p>
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<p>Check out this video of the amazing Magnetic Hill in Moncton. This phenomenon has been one of New Brunswick’s major attractions for the past century, according to the <a href="http://www.magnetichill.com/english.htm" target="_blank">Magnetic Hill website</a>. This video shows three people experiencing the optical illusion.</p>
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<p>Another famous New Brunswick phenomenon is the Hopewell Rocks, located at the Hopewell Cape on the Bay of Fundy.</p>
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<p>According to this next YouTube video, “New Brunswick is the east coast energy hub, with over 30 <em>billion</em> dollars’ worth of new projects now in the pipeline.” The province is home to several industry leaders, many of which made it on our list of the <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/06/02/10-new-brunswick-companies-that-create-jobs/" target="_blank">top 10 New Brunswick companies that create jobs</a>; just another reason why New Brunswick is such a great place to live!</p>
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<p>New Brunswick is also an awesome place to live – or visit – in the winter; especially if you’re into snowmobiling, as this next video illustrates. Oh, and if you plan to snowmobile in this province, make sure you read <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/03/31/5-ways-to-kill-yourself-on-a-snowmobile/" target="_blank">5 Ways to Kill Yourself on a Snowmobile</a> first, just so you’re prepared. You can also go tubing, snowboarding, skiing, ice skating, and dog sledding, just to name a few other awesome winter activities New Brunswick has to offer.</p>
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<p>We’ve posted some <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/06/09/must-see-photographs-of-moncton-new-brunswick/" target="_blank">must-see photographs of Moncton</a> before, but this next YouTube video is a slideshow of some beautiful photos shot all around New Brunswick (and something tells me the photographer likes flowers).</p>
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<p>If you’re a hunter and want a little taste of nostalgia, have a look at this next video of some guys back in 1905 moose hunting (they bag their first moose about 8 minutes into the video).</p>
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<p>This next video introduces you to fly fishing on the Miramichi River with Upper Oxbow Outdoor Adventures. This place offers some great opportunities for anyone wanting to learn how to fly fish and to catch some wild Atlantic salmon. Fly fishing isn’t only for the guys either. Upper Oxbow Outdoor Adventures offer a ladies fly fishing school and, as one woman says in this video, fly fishing “will teach you a lot of patience.” Something every woman could use more of, right?</p>
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<p>The following video shows some fantastic photos of some of New Brunswick’s beaches (St. Martin’s Beach and the Fundy Trail). Speaking of beaches, did you know that New Brunswick has some of the warmest waters north of Virginia? Yep, you can learn more by reading <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/03/25/top-7-beaches-to-visit-in-new-brunswick/" target="_blank">Top 7 Beaches to Visit in New Brunswick</a>.</p>
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<p>New Brunswick is full of super cool, natural phenomena’s. The following video shows you the Reversing Falls and explains what makes these waters flow backwards.</p>
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<p>Why do you love living in New Brunswick? What makes this province special to you? Got a video you want to share that illustrates why New Brunswick is a great place to live or visit? Let us know by leaving a comment below!</p>
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		<title>Resource: School Zones in Moncton</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:53:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda Callow</dc:creator>
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Sadly, summer vacation is nearly at an end. Time to trade in the bikinis for books, the camping for calculus, and the Speedos and swimming for another scholastic year (actually, you should trade in those Speedos anyway, regardless the reason).
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<p>Sadly, summer vacation is nearly at an end. Time to trade in the bikinis for books, the camping for calculus, and the Speedos and swimming for another scholastic year (actually, you should trade in those Speedos anyway, regardless the reason).</p>
<p>Whether <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/04/14/10-moving-tips-to-cram-more-crap-in-your-car/" target="_blank">you’re just moving to Moncton</a>, or you need a refresher on local school zones so you remember to hit the brakes before speeding into them, here’s some resources to help you out.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.district2.nbed.nb.ca/" target="_blank">School District 2 website</a> has pretty much everything you need to know. There’s a School  Locator tab on the right of the main page that, when clicked, you can search for schools with either a street name or postal code. You can also click on Show all Schools for a list of, you guessed it, all schools in Moncton. What’s cool about this option is you can then click on the name of a school from the list and be provided with that particular school’s information, including start and closing times, and the school’s web page:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/School-Information.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1657" title="School Information" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/School-Information.jpg" alt="School Information" width="464" height="388" /></a></p>
<p>There’s another tab on the right of the School District 2 website called Bus Routes. The information here is supposed to be available in August (it’s not there yet).</p>
<p>In addition to these resources, the website also has a District Map that can be very helpful when trying to find out information about school zones. From the main page, click on the tab at the top of the page called Schools, then select District Map from the drop-down menu. You’ll be directed to a Google Map that has each school tagged with an orange marker. When you click on a marker you are provided with some basic information on that school. Click on the name of the school and you’re brought to that school’s profile where you’ll get a bunch of information about that specific school, including contact details and boundary information.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Google-Map-School-Zones-Moncton.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1658" title="Google Map School Zones Moncton" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Google-Map-School-Zones-Moncton-1024x498.jpg" alt="Google Map School Zones Moncton" width="614" height="299" /></a></p>
<p>For information on French schools, another resource you may find useful is the <a href="http://www.district1.nbed.nb.ca/index/index.cfm" target="_blank">District scolaire 01 website</a> (School District 01).</p>
<p>Are you more than ready to send the kids back to school? Tired of hearing “I’m boooored!” or “There’s nothing to do!” Are you happy to get back into the grind of things – early mornings, making lunches, homework –  or do you wish you had another month of summer?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Back-to-School.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1659" title="Back to School" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Back-to-School.jpg" alt="Back to School" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/joshey/" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
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		<title>Photo Contest: “I Own A Martell Home &amp; My Place Rocks!”</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:28:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda Callow</dc:creator>
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Who doesn’t love photo contests? Who doesn’t love to win totally awesome prizes? We’ve got a photo contest goin’ on exclusively for Martell Home Builders clients. The best part? You don’t need any photography skills to win this baby! You only need to know how to take a picture and email it.

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<p>Who doesn’t love photo contests? Who doesn’t love to win totally awesome prizes? We’ve got a photo contest goin’ on exclusively for Martell Home Builders clients. The best part? You don’t need any photography skills to win this baby! You only need to know how to take a picture and email it.</p>
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<p>Okay, I lied. That’s not the best part. The coolest thing about this photo contest is the prizes! Oh yeah, we’ve got some awesome loot to give away to the winners. The photo that receives the most votes wins a trip for 2 – <a href="http://www.churchcarpets-moncton.com/index.html" target="_blank">courtesy of Church Carpets</a> &#8211; to Cancun, Mexico (well, it’s not the photo that wins the trip, it’s the owner of the photo). On top of that, there are a whole whack-load of other prizes we’ll be giving away.</p>
<p>We’ll be announcing the winners at our client appreciation partay on Saturday, August 14<sup>th</sup>.</p>
<p>Sound cool? Want to enter this amazing photo contest? The categories are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Awesome Kitchens</li>
<li>Most Organized Space</li>
<li>Coziest Bedroom</li>
<li>Best Decorated Living Room</li>
<li>Coolest Kids Room</li>
</ul>
<p>To enter this photo contest, you must be 25 years of age or older, and a client of Martell Home Builders.</p>
<p>That said, <strong>anyone can vote </strong>for their favourite photo! The entries are published on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/martellhomebuilders">our Facebook fan page</a> (and while you’re there voting for your favourite photo, you might as well become a fan, if you aren’t already!).</p>
<p>You don’t have long to enter or vote, so get to it! Entries can be emailed to <a href="mailto:kzwicker@themartellexperience.com">kzwicker@themartellexperience.com</a>. To check out all the photos and vote, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/martellhomebuilders#!/martellhomebuilders?v=app_95936962634">click here</a>.</p>
<p>If you could renovate any room in your home, which would it be, and why? What would your dream room look like? Share your thoughts by commenting below!</p>
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		<title>Top Celebrity Home &amp; Garden Photos</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda Callow</dc:creator>
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Why do we want to see celebrity home photos? Is it because we want a glimpse at what it’s like to be rich and famous, living the life of luxury? Perhaps our desire to see inside celebrity homes is to get ideas for our own home decorating attempts. Or, maybe, some of us are seeking [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://fashionolic.blogspot.com/2007/08/celebrities-and-their-dream-homes.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
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<p>Why do we want to see celebrity home photos? Is it because we want a glimpse at what it’s like to be rich and famous, living the life of luxury? Perhaps our desire to see inside celebrity homes is to get ideas for our own <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/07/03/top-33-ways-to-improve-the-look-of-your-home-for-under-100/" target="_blank">home decorating attempts</a>. Or, maybe, some of us are seeking out an aerial view of celebrity homes or our favourite celebrity garden in order to get up close and personal in hopes of catching a peek at the famous when they aren’t expecting it. Whatever your reason for wanting to see celebrity home photos, be it innocent curiosity or perverse obsession, here are some of the best.</p>
<p>Check out the inside of this celebrity home, owned by Penelope Cruz. Actually, according to The Real Estalker, the sexy actress has her Los Angeles home on the market for $3,695,000. To learn more, the <em>Source</em> link provided below the photo will direct you to The Real Estalker blog post.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Penelope-Cruz-Inside-Celebrity-Homes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1625" title="Penelope Cruz - Inside Celebrity Homes" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Penelope-Cruz-Inside-Celebrity-Homes-710x1024.jpg" alt="Penelope Cruz - Inside Celebrity Homes" width="426" height="614" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://realestalker.blogspot.com/2010/04/madonna-of-madrid-lists-los-angeles.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p>It’s Harry Potter! According to CelebrityHouses.org, Daniel Radcliffe recently purchased a townhouse in New York, NY for $5,650,000. Here are some photos of this celebrity home.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Daniel-Radcliffe-Celebrity-Home.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1620" title="Daniel Radcliffe Celebrity Home" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Daniel-Radcliffe-Celebrity-Home-679x1024.jpg" alt="Daniel Radcliffe Celebrity Home" width="407" height="614" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.celebrityhouses.org/2010/07/daniel-radcliffe-house.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p>Check out this beautiful celebrity garden. Sharon Stone is apparently selling her Beverly Hills pad for $9,000,000. Anyone want to lend me $8,999,999?</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Sharon-Stone-Celebrity-Garden-and-Home.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1626" title="Sharon Stone Celebrity Garden and Home" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Sharon-Stone-Celebrity-Garden-and-Home-613x1024.jpg" alt="Sharon Stone Celebrity Garden and Home" width="368" height="614" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.celebrityhouses.org/2010/07/sharon-stone-house.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p>Next up on our list of celebrity home photos is one owned by Grey’s Anatomy’s McDreamy … erm … Patrick Dempsey.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Patrick-Dempsey-House.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1624" title="Patrick Dempsey House" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Patrick-Dempsey-House-611x1024.jpg" alt="Patrick Dempsey House" width="367" height="614" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.celebrityhouses.org/2010/06/patrick-dempsey-house.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p>If you’ve got $16.5 million laying around that you’re not sure what to do with it, you could purchase Dr. Phil’s 8 bedroom, 7 bathroom Beverly Hills, California home. Judging from the photo below, this celebrity garden ain’t too shabby either.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Dr-Phil-Celebrity-Garden-and-Home.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1621" title="Dr Phil Celebrity Garden and Home" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Dr-Phil-Celebrity-Garden-and-Home.jpg" alt="Dr Phil Celebrity Garden and Home" width="454" height="577" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://realestalker.blogspot.com/2010/07/dr-phil-finally-and-officially-lists.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p>Here’s a look inside Meg Ryan’s Bel Air home. It looks absolutely stunning.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Meg-Ryan-Celebrity-Home-Photos.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-1622" title="Meg Ryan Celebrity Home Photos" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Meg-Ryan-Celebrity-Home-Photos-611x1024.jpg" alt="Meg Ryan Celebrity Home Photos" width="367" height="614" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.celebrityhouses.org/2010/07/meg-ryan-house.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p>The photo below is an aerial view of America’s Got Talent’s host, Nick Cannon’s home (and his gorgeous wife, Mariah Carey). Located in Bel Air, California.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Nick-Cannon-and-Mariah-Carey-House-Aerial-View-of-Celebrity-Homes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1623" title="Nick Cannon &amp; Mariah Carey House: Aerial View of Celebrity Homes" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Nick-Cannon-and-Mariah-Carey-House-Aerial-View-of-Celebrity-Homes.jpg" alt="Nick Cannon &amp; Mariah Carey House: Aerial View of Celebrity Homes" width="495" height="579" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.celebrityhouses.org/2010/06/mariah-carey-house.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p>Last on our list of celebrity home photos is Barry Manilow’s breathtaking ocean front property in Malibu, California.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Barry-Manilow-Celebrity-Home.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1619" title="Barry Manilow Celebrity Home" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Barry-Manilow-Celebrity-Home.jpg" alt="Barry Manilow Celebrity Home" width="504" height="506" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.celebrityhouses.org/2010/06/barry-manilow-house.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p><strong>Which Celebrity’s Home Would You Want to See?</strong></p>
<p>If you could see inside any celebrity home, who would it be and why? Let us know by leaving a comment below!</p>
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		<title>Coolest Modular Homes from Around The World</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:53:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda Callow</dc:creator>
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Modular homes, not to be confused with mobile homes, come in all shapes and sizes. These cost effective eco-friendly homes are becoming more and more popular with home buyers. Here’s a look at some of the coolest modular homes found all over the world.
Green Modular Homes
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<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.modularmusings.com/index.php/2009/modular-silos/" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
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<p>Modular homes, not to be confused with mobile homes, come in all shapes and sizes. These cost effective eco-friendly homes are becoming more and more popular with home buyers. Here’s a look at some of the coolest modular homes found all over the world.</p>
<p><strong>Green Modular Homes</strong></p>
<p>If you’re looking for green modular homes, <a href="http://www.greenpoddevelopment.com/index.php" target="_blank">check out GreenPod</a>. This American company specialize in sustainability and energy efficiency. They even offer floating modular homes!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/GreenPod-Floating-Pod-Modular-Home.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1595" title="GreenPod Floating Pod Modular Home" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/GreenPod-Floating-Pod-Modular-Home.jpg" alt="GreenPod Floating Pod Modular Home" width="475" height="296" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.greenpoddevelopment.com/floating_pods.php" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p><strong>Luxury Modular Homes</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.livinghomes.net/welcome.html" target="_blank">LivingHomes</a> has some luxury modular homes that can even be installed in one day. These modular homes range from 1-5 bedrooms and their floor plans are customizable.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Architecture-of-KieranTimberlake.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1596" title="Architecture of KieranTimberlake" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Architecture-of-KieranTimberlake.jpg" alt="Architecture of KieranTimberlake" width="460" height="302" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.livinghomes.net/galleryKieranTimberlake.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p><strong>Modular Log Cabin Homes</strong></p>
<p>Based in the UK, <a href="http://www.finestamlogcabins.co.uk/log-homes" target="_blank">Finestam Log Cabins</a> has several very attractive modular log cabin homes.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Finestam-Log-Cabins-modular-homes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1597" title="Finestam Log Cabins modular homes" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Finestam-Log-Cabins-modular-homes.jpg" alt="Finestam Log Cabins modular homes" width="478" height="359" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.finestamlogcabins.co.uk/imbi-2" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p><strong>Canadian Modular Homes</strong></p>
<p>We couldn’t talk about the coolest modular homes in the world without mentioning <a href="http://www.canadianmodularhomes.net/default.asp" target="_blank">Canadian Modular Homes</a>! Some of these places are pretty impressive! One model that is especially cool is this 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom <a href="http://www.housingbysterling.com/default.asp?page=floorplandetails&amp;model=S5636&amp;type=TwoStory" target="_blank">Sterling Homes model</a>:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Two-story-Sterling-Homes-modular-home.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1598" title="Two story Sterling Homes modular home" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Two-story-Sterling-Homes-modular-home.jpg" alt="Two story Sterling Homes modular home" width="490" height="337" /></a></p>
<p>Loving the windows and decks!</p>
<p><strong>Other Quality Modular Homes</strong></p>
<p>Here are some images of other very cool looking modular homes:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Above-Water-Modular-Home.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1602" title="Above Water Modular Home" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Above-Water-Modular-Home.jpg" alt="Above Water Modular Home" width="500" height="374" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://transportablehomesspecialist.com.au/category/modular-homes/modular-home/" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Vail-Grant-House-Modular-Home.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1603" title="Vail Grant House Modular Home" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Vail-Grant-House-Modular-Home.jpg" alt="Vail Grant House Modular Home" width="460" height="360" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/modular-homes-green-building-gorgeous" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Schwimmhaus-Modular-Home.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1604" title="Schwimmhaus Modular Home" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Schwimmhaus-Modular-Home.jpg" alt="Schwimmhaus Modular Home" width="460" height="360" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://green.yahoo.com/blog/daily_green_news/145/seven-cool-homes-that-float.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Modular-Design.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1605" title="Modular Design" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Modular-Design.jpg" alt="Modular Design" width="483" height="351" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/11/30/prefab-friday-loq-kit-sustainable-housing-system/" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Arctic-Modular-Home.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1606" title="Arctic Modular Home" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Arctic-Modular-Home.jpg" alt="Arctic Modular Home" width="460" height="360" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://green.yahoo.com/blog/daily_green_news/145/seven-cool-homes-that-float.html" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p><strong>Love ‘em or hate ‘em?</strong></p>
<p>What do you think about modular homes? Would you buy one? Leave a comment to let us know!</p>
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		<title>Why the City of Moncton, NB Rocks!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:39:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rhonda Callow</dc:creator>
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If you are a resident of Moncton, New Brunswick, you obviously already know why the city of Moncton is the best place on earth. If, however, you’re considering visiting this beautiful “hub of the Maritimes” &#8211; as Steve Clerke from Gifts Galore so accurately describes Moncton in the video below &#8211; or are even thinking [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Moncton-New-Brunswick-Canada-Flags.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1574" title="Moncton New Brunswick Canada Flags" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Moncton-New-Brunswick-Canada-Flags.jpg" alt="Moncton New Brunswick Canada Flags" width="500" height="215" /></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">If you are a resident of Moncton, New Brunswick, you obviously already know why the city of Moncton is the best place on earth. If, however, you’re considering visiting this beautiful “hub of the Maritimes” &#8211; as Steve Clerke from Gifts Galore so accurately describes Moncton in the video below &#8211; or are even thinking about <a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/04/14/10-moving-tips-to-cram-more-crap-in-your-car/" target="_blank">moving to Moncton</a>, here are just a few reasons why the city of Moncton, NB rocks!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Check it out:</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">If you’re interested in any of the local businesses mentioned in this video, you can visit their website by clicking on their name below. Company information has been copied from their website:</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><a href="http://www.hotelstjames.ca/" target="_blank">L’Hôtel St. James</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Email: <a href="mailto:info@hotelstjames.ca">info@hotelstjames.ca</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>L&#8217;Hotel St. James is situated in the heart of downtown Moncton, only minutes from the city&#8217;s major commercial, shopping, and entertainment centres.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>L&#8217;Hotel St. James caters to the needs of vacationers and business travellers alike, by providing unique accommodations, modern amenities, and on-site access to St. James&#8217; Gate restaurant and bar. Featuring live music and award-winning cuisine in an inviting atmosphere.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><a href="http://www.pumphousebrewery.ca/" target="_blank">Pump House Brewery</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Email: <a href="mailto:pumphousebrewery@rogers.com">pumphousebrewery@rogers.com</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>The Pump House Brewery today is a group of beer brewing and bar/catering business, it was opened as a brewpub in downtown Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada in 1999 by the co-owners Shaun Fraser, a local fire department chief, and his wife Lilia, both have since won outstanding entrepreneurships for their remarkable success. They debuted in style on New Year&#8217;s Eve with the first new beer of the Millenium. The Brewpub grew so popular that expansion was necessary. In July 2002, a brewing/bottling plant was built outside the city centre and production began in the same year. A gausthaus/restaurant was also established later on the plant site, called the Barn Yard BBQ.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><a href="http://tourism.moncton.ca/Page3073.aspx" target="_blank">Moncton Tourism Information</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Email: <a href="mailto:tourism@moncton.ca">tourism@moncton.ca</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Welcome to Moncton, Canada’s most polite and honest city (Readers Digest, 2008). We can’t wait for you to discover Moncton’s beautiful downtown core, our greatest attractions and help you plan your vacation! Whether you’re interested in flying high through the trees at TreeGo, an aerial obstacle course, taking in part of the thriving cultural scene, or prefer to keep your feet on the ground walking the beautiful trails in one of our many parks, Moncton will not fail to impress.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><a href="http://localmoncton.com/index.asp?storeid=492&amp;DisplayMode=&amp;DisplayWidth=" target="_blank">Gifts Galore</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Phone: 506-857-9179</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Gifts Galore is Greater Moncton’s Premiere gift idea headquarters. With close to 20 years experience and a reputation of providing their clients with not just great customer service but the ability to give their clientele the best customer experience, we’ll ensure that you leave with a smile on your face.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">… and of course, we can’t forget who made the video …</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><a href="http://www.canada.travel/selectCountry.html" target="_blank">Canada.travel</a></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Want to know the best months for skiing in British Columbia, golfing in Saskatchewan or harvesting maple syrup in Québec? When it comes to what the seasonal weather will be like when you visit, we’ve got you covered. You’ll also find information on current passport and visa requirements, Canadian public holidays, banking hours, currency matters, travel insurance tips, where to book accommodations online and more.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Start planning your visit to Canada today. Here you’ll find all the practical resources, tools, information and tips you’ll need.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Moncton-New-Brunswick-Skyline.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1581" title="Skyline of Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Moncton-New-Brunswick-Skyline.jpg" alt="Moncton New Brunswick Skyline" width="500" height="225" /></a><em></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/7298614@N03/" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Why do you love the city of Moncton?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">If you live in Moncton, what are your favourite things to do or see here? What would you recommend to tourists who are thinking about visiting?</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">If you’ve visited Moncton in the past, what makes you want to come back again?</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Leave a comment to share your favourite things about Moncton, NB.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Oh, and here are a few of our other blog posts on local coolness that you should definitely take a look at; just more reasons why Moncton, New Brunswick totally rocks!</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/03/25/top-7-beaches-to-visit-in-new-brunswick/" target="_blank">Top 7 Beaches to Visit in New Brunswick</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/05/19/interesting-facts-about-new-brunswick/" target="_blank">Interesting Facts about New Brunswick</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/06/09/must-see-photographs-of-moncton-new-brunswick/" target="_blank">Must-See Photographs of Moncton, New Brunswick</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/07/06/top-5-things-a-patio-deck-needs-for-moncton-summers/" target="_blank">Top 5 Things a Patio Needs for Moncton Summers</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/2010/05/12/5-talented-moncton-artists-to-keep-an-eye-on/" target="_blank">5 Talented Moncton Artists to Keep an Eye On</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Flowers-Moncton-NB.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1584" title="Flowers Moncton, NB" src="http://www.themartellexperience.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Flowers-Moncton-NB.jpg" alt="Flowers Moncton, NB" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">(<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chaf/" target="_blank">Source</a>)</p>
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