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Celebrated annually on the last Saturday in April, World Veterinary Day is a day that honors the veterinary profession. It is an excellent opportunity to make known, highlight and illustrate the wide variety of duties and responsibilities the…

With so much happening across the country and the costs of everything on the rise, you might be wondering how all that is impacting real estate. Whether you’re selling, buying or staying put, here are the 2023 real estate trends to watch.

Despite the wet spring we are having, dry, chapped lips can still be a problem. When the condition is chronic, there may be an underlying cause. Cheilitis is the medical term used for this condition. Our lips do not have oil glands like other…

Medicare protects its patrons very well with Medicare annually certified licensed agents having strict consumer protective guidelines to adhere to. A Scope of Appointment document aka SOA, is a document that an agent must present to a client …

"Please don’t hate me. I know you told me that I need to bring my laptop into the office to fix this, but I’m trying to print something and it keeps saying that there’s an error with the driver. It was working fine earlier, and I really need …

A herniated disc does not always manifest with severe pain and surgical intervention. With proper care, most back muscle sprains, strains, and disc injuries can heal without invasive measures. However, it is essential to understand that not a…

Starting out as show artists, Tina Hospers and her husband John Koster began their art journey and business, Cutting Edge Wood Creations, by traveling across the country displaying their 3D Shadow Boxes at Fine Art Shows. After years of trave…

A high percentage of sales are “off market” homes today, sold without even hitting the MLS. The tight inventory situation looks like it won’t ease any time soon. Builders can’t build any faster, and owners aren’t in a rush to move. Still, lif…

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The housing market is stabilizing, due to the resilient economy. But experts are predicting that interest rates will continue to climb as we fight back inflation. If you feel nervous at that prospect, try not to panic. There’s not an expectat…

Spring is a beautiful time of year, and springtime holidays, such as Easter and Mother’s Day, are times to celebrate with friends and family. As you’re planning festivities, don’t forget to “cat-proof” your home and garden. Keep your cat safe…

Starting out as show artists, Tina Hospers and her husband John Koster began their art journey and business, Cutting Edge Wood Creations, by traveling across the country displaying their 3D shadow boxes at Fine Art Shows.

While it’s not super common in the market, for the past several years, we’ve had conversations with our selling clients about the wisdom of proactively having an inspection before selling. There’s no one-size-fits-all, but there are a few com…

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January is nearing its close and February is just around the corner. Valentine’s Day is an excellent day to share with your loved one, but it’s also important to treat yourself. To celebrate the month of love is an excellent time to think abo…

Often, when potential sellers are considering the timing of putting their home on the market the reflex seems to be “Spring”. And why not? The weather is better, flowers are making an appearance, and the home shows better. In some cases, it m…

Valentine’s Day is the most romantic day of the year. We celebrate this day of love by showering our loved ones with gifts, chocolates, and flowers. But what about our pets? The material items that come with Valentine’s Day can be hazardous t…

The holidays are a festive time of year, filled with gatherings of friends and family. During this magical time, the last thing anyone wants is an emergency visit to the vet. With these tips, you can keep your pets safe from harm all season long.

Whenever the Federal Reserve switches into quantitative tightening mode, it’s going to negatively impact rate-sensitive sectors like the U.S. housing market. Because the central bank fell behind on its fight against rising inflation, it had t…

Selling a home is like having a float in the parade, and 2023 is bringing some changes. Inventory of competing homes will rise but still be relatively low. Through that lens, selling may be “easy”. The big change is how choosy buyers have bec…

Similar to the last several years, 2022 brought with it both unforeseen challenges and surprising smoothness in the housing market. Early in the year, world events occurred that made our growing inflation problem that much more difficult to r…