by Jenn Wayboer | Jul 1, 2022 | Local Info
We all know how important recycling is, but truth be told, it can get really confusing at times. It is hard to tell what exactly goes into the common recyclables bin or the compost bin, if you are not familiar with your local recycling guidelines. And what in the...
by Jenn Wayboer | Jun 17, 2022 | Local Info
The Fourth of July presents us with a great opportunity to get together with friends, family, and members of the local community and reminisce about all things that make this country so great. While it may seem easy to stuff your holiday with fun and exciting holiday...
by Jenn Wayboer | Jun 3, 2022 | Local Businesses
Minority-owned businesses play a crucial role in our economy as they help in generating community wealth. They generate more than $1.4 trillion in annual gross revenue for the US economy, and they account for 19.9% (1.1 million) of all US employer businesses....
by Jenn Wayboer | May 20, 2022 | Local Info
Putting money out for a home renovation can be a challenging decision, especially when you don’t have a clear idea of how much value it will add to your home in the long run. Some of that uncertainty can be attributed to the labor or material costs, while the...
by Jenn Wayboer | May 6, 2022 | Local Activities
Taking care of our fur babies is always important and pet owners know that the type of care they need can change from season to season or even location to location. Having all the fun in the sun, at the beach, or even just day to day means making sure you and your...
by Jenn Wayboer | Apr 15, 2022 | Market Update
The United States saw an explosion in the real estate sector throughout the pandemic, with people selling houses due to job loss and many making use of the record low Mortgage rates to get ideal loans. Mortgage rates increase sharply through the first quarter of 2022,...
by Jenn Wayboer | Apr 2, 2022 | Local Charities
2022 is well underway, and with restrictions ending in many cities and COVID cases down, now is the time to get outside and to go explore new things. One perfect exploration could be of local parks or pathways. Perhaps there’s a new escape room, arcade, or movie...
by Jenn Wayboer | Mar 18, 2022 | Local Charities
Most of us prefer giving to charity during the holidays or at specific times of the year. While the gesture is definitely appreciated – regardless of the time of giving – some nationwide charities need support all year round due to their wider reach. Unfortunately,...
by Jenn Wayboer | Mar 4, 2022 | Homeowner, Refinance
If you’re a senior who is 62 years or older, have you heard about how a reverse mortgage might be able to help you during retirement? A reverse mortgage can convert your home’s current equity into cash. Reverse mortgages sometimes get a bad rap, but they can be a very...
by Jenn Wayboer | Feb 18, 2022 | Market Update
Will the housing market in the U.S. continue to grow in 2022? If so, how much more growth can be sustained before another housing market bubble bursts? How far will interest rates rise over the year and how will we deal with a historic shortage of housing stock? Any...
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