As I look back on the year 2023 and all the troubling questions you have been asked, I feel that perhaps mine will be a bit trivial. I am not a teenager without parents or an abused young mother with a husband who has abandoned her; but simply a so-called Karen...
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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...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Here Comes the Rain Again
Nice weather we’ve been having lately… nice for ducks, that is. One of my neighbors, old man Quigley, whom I encountered whilst he was constructing an ark in his front yard, stopped me to inquire how long a cubit is. I told him I wasn’t sure, but I suggested that he...
Dear Sidney – 01/11/2024
Dearest Sidney, Happy New Year! May the year bless you and keep you warm. No more eight-foot snow berms. I have a dear friend now living out of state since 2019. Every Christmas since moving away, she sends me a gift box by way of the USPS. The box is always received...
Santa came bearing a gift
At their holiday gathering, members of the Rim of the World Veterans Outreach were surprised when Santa showed up with a big gift for the group. He presented a check for $4,000 to members of the board: Rachel Bishop, Alex Mendoza, Cliff “Doc” Bennett and Joe Bolano....
Three keys to hitting your 2024 homeownership goals
In an ever-evolving housing market, understanding the nuances and having clear goals is key for those aiming to buy or sell homes in 2024. The impact of the economy on the real estate sector, as well as individual financial circumstances, has made expert guidance more...





