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Those Were The Days: Significant April events in mountain history, Part One

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian   April has a poor image in the minds of most, because it has two big tax days within it. First is Property Tax Day. The inability to pay property taxes during the Great Depression of the 1930s resulted in many mountain property...

Dreaming of homeownership? FHA loans make it possible

The journey to owning a home just got easier, thanks to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). With its FHA home loan program, the dream of homeownership is becoming a reality for more Americans, especially for those with lower credit scores or limited savings for...

Dear Sidney – 12/21/2023

Well, heck, it’s holiday time again. I am a man in my 70s and have made a lovely life for myself (and my doggies) here on the mountain. I have a social calendar to brag about. The ratio of single women to single men up here is 2:1. I hang with like-minded people so...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Last Christmas

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Last Christmas

This week marks the second anniversary of the arrival of three beautiful orange and white kittens that were gifted to us by a neighbor. We only wanted one fluffy orange and white kitty, but the neighbor insisted we take all three “because they’re bonded.”...

Three innovative ways to buy a home in 2024

Looking to buy a home in 2024? You're not alone in navigating the twists and turns of the real estate market. Interest rates seem to be doing a dance, and home prices are playing hard to get in some areas while turning competitive in others. The good news? Here are...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Words

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Words

When I look back on the past year, I find that I have written over 42,000 words as part of this weekly column, not to mention all the other words used in the news and information articles that I’ve written for this newspaper. Now that’s a lot of wrods. Wait a darned...

Navigating VA loan offers with ease

Selling your home? In the dynamic world of real estate, understanding various buyer financing options is key. For sellers, accepting an offer from a buyer using a VA loan can be a smart move, but it’s important to understand the specifics of this type of loan. A VA...

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