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My Tenant Jumped Off The Balcony

I was able to buy a house because one of the tenants jumped off the balcony from the 2nd floor (probably about 25 ft). He was lucky to be alive. I have it on video if I can post it here. He was on drugs, he wasn’t contemplating jumping&h...

Lightning Safety - Know the Myths and the Facts to Protect Your House and Family

Take a quick guess about how many thunderstorms are active at any given moment on Earth....   It's a big number.  At any given time about 1,800 thunderstorms are raging, e...

Our Community is Sharing The Best and Worst Purchases For Their Homes

Owning a home brings with it many responsibilities and choices, especially when it comes to significant investments, which can either greatly enhance or disappoint. Recently, individuals from our Community ...

Say goodbye to "The Say Hey Kid"

Say goodbye to "The Say Hey Kid". Number 24. Inarguably the greatest center field ever: Willie Mays. Mr. Mays died this week at the age of 93. If there were ever a Mount Rushmore of the most revered American athletes of all time, ...

Good News: Fewer Veterans Without Homes Than Ever Before

In recent news, the United States has seen the lowest number of homeless veterans recorded, thanks to efforts from the Biden-Harris administration.  This significant achievement was announced today by the US I...

How Some States Help Older People with Property Taxes

As house prices have gone up, so have property taxes, which has made it harder for everyone to afford housing. This issue affects seniors the most because many live on a fixed income. To help out, a number of U.S. sta...

Homeowners Rush to Refinance as Mortgage Rates Drop

Recently, mortgage rates fell to their lowest level since March, giving homeowners a chance to refinance their loans and save money. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 6.67% as of August 8, after repo...

The 10 Best States to Save for a Home Down Payment

Saving up to buy a home can take a long time—sometimes even decades. However, a recent study by ConsumerAffairs reveals that in certain states, it’s much easier and faster to put together a down payment. The ...

Where Home Buyers Are Finding the Biggest Price Cuts Right Now

If you have been waiting for a break in the housing market, there is some good news. According to a recent report from Zillow, home sellers in many major U.S. cities are slashing their asking prices to attract b...


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