MARK RASHID’S
AUGUST 2018 - ISSUE 8
The meaning of success to us is to be moved by the purpose, to engage in camaraderie. Southland Vibe exemplifies business and township support. Highlighting the movers and shakers and silent heroes that care for the south suburbs. We truly underestimated the impact our first issues of the magazine would have on the south suburbs, we exceeded our own expectations. We listened to what our readers want and need to see, we complied. We are here to give you the best the south suburbs has to offer. We are going into the new year with tons of new content, more extensive editorial pieces, dynamic photography and much more. The Editor
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Top tips to help first-timers navigate the fastpaced housing market If you’re ready to stop renting and start enjoying the benefits of home ownership, finding the perfect house within your price range can seem daunting, especially in a seller’s market. Keep these things in mind when you are shopping for your first home. 1. Keep an eye on your credit score The interest rate of your mortgage matters a great deal. Even a fraction of a percentage can add (or subtract) thousands of dollars over the life of a 30-year loan. One thing that can influence your interest rate is your credit score – it’s just one way for the lender to determine how likely you are to repay the loan. Well before you begin browsing properties online, take steps to get your credit score in the strongest possible position. Review your credit report and report errors immediately. Make on-time payments and put off opening new credit accounts until after the mortgage is finalized. 2. Work with a real estate agent Plenty of online services claim you can save money by completing the process without a real estate agent. But as many buyers discover, the savings don’t always come through as promised. In fact, going through this complex process without professional guidance can lead to costly problems later. If you work with an agent, you’ll get to work with a pro who’s in touch with the local market and can lend a helping hand every step of the way. Their expertise can help you find that perfect house and help you craft the right strategy for your offer. 3. Play to your strengths When you find the right house, you may not be the only one making an offer on the property. That can be intimidating. But keep in mind it’s not always about coming in with the highest dollar amount. Buyers have different motivations to sell. Some may be in a situation where they want to close and move out as soon as possible. They’ll be less likely to work with buyers who have their own houses to sell, making firsttime buyers more attractive candidates. For all your real estate needs, please call Carlos Semanate RE/MAX Properties Realtor at (708) 465-5774
Tips for Keeping Your Car Cool in Summer If you are wondering how to keep your car cool during summer, there are plenty of simple things you can do. From maximizing your air conditioning to taking advantage of a shady spot when parking, the following tips can help you maintain a cooler vehicle on those hot and humid summer days.
Block Car Windows from the Sun Cars can trap heat, causing the temperature inside them to quickly rise, says the National Weather Service. According to one test, a parked car’s temperature rose from 80 degrees to more than 94 degrees in about two minutes, and reached 123 degrees within an hour. A car can reach up to 200 degrees inside, according to Consumer Reports. Reducing the amount of heat entering through your windows may help keep your car cooler, making it more comfortable when it’s time to take a ride. Here are some tips to help keep your car cool in the summer:
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Tinted windows: A more expensive, yet constant way to block the sun, says Cars.com, is with window tinting. But before you take your car in to have the windows darkened, make sure you know your state’s laws, as some have restrictions on how much or which windows you can tint.
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Covered parking: If you don’t have tinted windows or a sun shade, a helpful alternative may simply be parking in the shade. Consumer Reports suggests looking for a shady spot or parking your car so the sun is hitting the rear window instead of the windshield. This may help keep the steering wheel and front seats slightly cooler.
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Scorching seats can cause discomfort or even burns. For this reason, you might consider purchasing a vehicle with cloth seats instead of leather. If you have leather seats, you may want to cover them with towels or use cloth seat covers to help keep them cooler during the summer, suggests Consumer Reports. Or, says Cars.com, purchase cooling gel covers or pads. If it’s in your budget, you might also look into buying a vehicle with air-conditioned seats, which circulate cool air around your backside. Typically, this works by utilizing a porous mesh on the car seat so air can flow through it. Fans inside the seat produce air circulation, which is diffused to spread the cooling effect throughout the seat and through the mesh, cooling the seat’s surface.
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If your vehicle’s air conditioning isn’t functioning properly or you don’t use it in the most efficient way, it may take longer than you would like for your car to reach a comfortable temperature. To maximize your car’s cooling ability, turn the air conditioner on full blast as soon as you start driving and lower your back windows for 10 to 20 seconds, says Consumer Reports. This helps push hot air out as the cool air comes out of the vents. Once you’ve achieved your desired temperature, Cars.com says you should use the car’s air recirculating feature along with the air conditioning to maintain the coldest air.
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While you can’t change the weather, you can prepare your car for the hottest months of the year. Remember these tips this summer and enjoy a cooler car.
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The Southland offers so many great options for golfers. Why not play a course wholly dedicated to giving back? The Odyssey Golf Foundation course is open to the public and delivers challenging, championship play, as designed by two-time, back-to-back U.S. Open Champion and PGA Hall-of-Famer Curtis Strange. The Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides both therapeutic and recreational benefits of golf to qualified Veterans, Active Military and Special Needs Individuals. Programs are funded through revenue generated by greens fees, sponsorships and donations. • • • • •
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