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Financial Focus: Ask these two questions before you buy a home

If you’re looking for a new place to live, you’ve probably heard people say buying is better than renting. It sounds simple, but it’s not. The right choice depends on your situation, your budget and how long you plan to stay. Before scrolling through home listings,...

Amber Waves

Sep 3, 2024 | Comics & Games

Estate Planning – Smart strategies to cover funeral expenses in your estate plan

Aug 28, 2024 | Ask the Realtor

Planning for your funeral expenses is a crucial part of estate planning, especially considering the average cost of a funeral ranges from $7,000 to $12,000 and continues to rise annually. While it's common to consider leaving money in your will for this purpose,...

Ask The Realtor – Why Realtors can’t show you homes without a signed agreement – No exceptions

Aug 28, 2024 | Ask the Realtor

This week’s column is going to be more direct and personal than usual. Last week, someone called, asking me to show them properties over the weekend. I explained the new requirement that I can’t show property without a signed buyer representation agreement. Their...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Catch A Falling Star

Aug 28, 2024 | Uncle Mott

Last month’s Perseid meteor shower was exciting to watch, as usual, with 50 to 100 meteorites plunging toward the Earth at breakneck speed. This year’s shower peaked on Aug. 11 and 12 and remained active, but dwindling in size and numbers, until late in August....

Dear Sidney,

Aug 28, 2024 | Dear Sidney

I’m 75 years old and live alone with my sweet, 17-year-old raggedy best friend, Bette. I adopted toothless Bette 10 years ago and we’ve been tied at the arthritic hip ever since. She doesn’t eat much anymore and sleeps most of the day and all of the night, except to...