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To Bee or not to Bee?
You may not realize it but a huge portion of the agricultural work force is in decline, and I don’t mean they’re moving on to bigger and better things or retiring – I mean they are dying – in droves....
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Maximizing Curb Appeal on a Budget
Spring is nearly upon us, which means (supposedly) better weather is near. After a March filled with rain for some and snow for others, we are all a little antsy to get outside and shake the dust off....
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The wall of your home is the canvas you use to express yourself. You can show off your style or your kids, you can create ambiance and set the tone for a room – but what to do with all that space? Sure...
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Getting Involved in Real Estate Investment
For many the idea of investing in real estate is very attractive, but unless you have family or friends in the business willing to guide you through, it can be difficult to know where to start....
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Living Like Mad Men
If you haven’t seen AMC’s award winning series “Mad Men”, the show is set in the 1960’s and revolves around the drama and excess of advertising agencies at the time. As the show has progressed it now...
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Real Estate Crowdfunding
From raising funds for charities to launching new businesses and ideas, crowdfunding has become a household term over the last few years. With the emergence of websites such as Kick Starter and Indie...
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Living Outdoors at Home
Spring is here and summer is on its way – and for some it can’t get here fast enough. Don’t get me wrong, winter has its charms – but there’s only so much hot cocoa and monopoly one can take. Like...
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The Case for Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Talk to most people about home loans and they will tell you a fixed rate loan is the way to go… It’s nice and safe and you can count on it to not hose you 10 years down the road. But with every coin...
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Time to Convert Your Fireplace?
As cozy and comforting the crackle of logs burning in the fireplace is, let’s admit it – wood fires are a pain. You have to deal with the ash, the soot, cleaning the flue, chopping the wood, and using...
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Cash-out Refinancing
Hey, remember way, way back – when you could fund your daughters college education, remodel your kitchen and buy an RV just by picking up the phone and calling your mortgage broker? Maybe there was a...
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Getting to Know Your Neighbors
One of the greatest influences on where we chose to live is the neighborhood the home is located in. Is it safe? How affordable is it? How close is it to the freeway? What kinds of amenities are...
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