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Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Little Red Rooster

They say “April showers bring May flowers,” and we’ve already seen the daffydils bloom early this year. The tulips have come up profusely now too. But I fear this week’s light showers probably will make those dern weeds I’ve already spent a week whacking grow high...

Ask the realtor – Escrow fallout: Navigating the challenges of last-minute loan denials

Jan 31, 2024 | Ask the Realtor

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...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – I Dig Rock ‘n Roll

Jan 24, 2024 | Uncle Mott

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

Jan 24, 2024 | Dear Sidney

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

Jan 24, 2024 | Ask the Realtor

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...