Well, she’s at it again – Lisa, that is. No, not Lisa Simpson, I’m talkin’ ‘bout Lisa from Spectrum, a robot who calls me day and night nearly every day, wanting me to upgrade my Internet service. Only problem is I don’t have any kind of service from Spectrum because...
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Veteran has long ties to the mountain
By Michael Brewer Special to the Alpine Mountaineer What a pleasure it was to have the opportunity to interview Daryl Carroll, a man who first moved to the mountain in 1942. Daryl Carroll was born in Flint, Mich., on March 12, 1940. He has scant memories of Michigan...
Ask the realtor – Escrow fallout: Navigating the challenges of last-minute loan denials
In a recent and unsettling turn of events for a real estate transaction, a deal was abruptly halted due to the buyer's sudden loan denial, leaving both parties in a state of dismay. One of the most common reasons for last-minute mortgage loan denials, as identified by...
With this year’s 66th annual Grammy Awards presentation just around the corner on Sunday, Feb. 4, I felt this would be a good time to comment on this year’s Grammy nominations and, perhaps, offer some opinions on who is or should be worthy of winning this prestigious...
Dear Sidney – 01/25/2024
I’m enjoying the calm January weather, although the paranoia of a sudden snowstorm hangs in the air. My worry and upset this month is the non-response to my conversational text messages by certain family members. Are they really that busy? What is the current texting...
Navigating the 2024 housing market – The critical misstep homebuyers must avoid
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, understanding market trends is key. Since January 2022, we've witnessed a striking 105-percent inflation in mortgage interest rates, climbing from 3.22 percent to 6.60 percent by Jan. 18, 2024. This surge has led...
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