Category: Insights

  • Loans for Veterans

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    VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs home loans have provided millions of veterans with the opportunity to purchase homes of their own. If you or a loved one have served, it’s important to understand this program and its benefits. What Are VA Loans? VA helps…

  • Stolen Catalytic Converters

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    Catalytic converter theft is skyrocketing across the country. Here’s why thieves are after these valuable car parts and what you can do to prevent yours from getting stolen. You’ve probably heard the term “catalytic converter” recently. Unfortunately, it’s likely for all the wrong reasons. Theft of this important car part has skyrocketed in the last…

  • Tree Diseases

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    Anthracnose Anthracnose is a common disease among deciduous trees, especially sycamore, ash and oak. It also affects shrubs such as privet. The disease is more prevalent during wet, cold springs. It is not a serious tree health threat and doesn’t normally require treatment. To prevent anthracnose fungi dispose of leaves and twigs, as well as…

  • The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership

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    With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now’s the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move Here are just a few of the benefits that come with homeownership. Homeowners Can Make Their…

  • The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates to go Down

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    Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans. The Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates As mortgage rates rise,…

  • Vacation Home

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    Should you Buy a Vacation Home Before a Starter Home? At the height of the pandemic, a millennial packed up his family of four in Brooklyn and sought refuge in upstate New York. Buying property was no small investment. Cities were largely shut down. Rural prices seemed attractive. Housing in Brooklyn was out of sight.…

  • Home Pricing

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    Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means to YOU Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over the next few years. Some are concerned that the recent run-up in home prices will lead to a situation similar to the housing crash 15 years ago. However, experts say the market is…

  • Loggers are busy

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    Loggers are working to chop away at the nation’s pandemic-spurred timber shortage, while also cashing in on record lumber prices. And, they are making progress: U.S. wood production just hit a 13 year high. While wood production is at a 13 year high, the cost of lumber remains at record levels. As of the week…

  • How to Renovate Your Kitchen and Not End Up in Tears!

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