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Remember the Waltons? They were a close-knit family going through hard economic times.  The custom in those days was for several generations to live in the same house – grandparents, parents, and children.  They had their problems, but they shared the workload and supported each other through the...

Last night, President Obama suggested we call our Congressmen/women to let them know how we want them to settle the debt crisis.  Before you do, be sure you understand what’s at stake: We currently have a national debt of  $14+ trillion and growing.  For a visual of the US national debt click her...

If you haven't ventured into video blogging yet, this may be a good opportunity to start. The blog below by Richard Yates makes it sound like it will be a fun learning experience. There is a ton of advice and tips available on AR and Richard provides a good list and good advice for those just get...

Some buyers aren’t satisfied unless a house meets their every requirement – and they often have a long list.  It might be the right neighborhood, size, price, floor plan, yard, and pool, and they really love the kitchen,  but they can’t sit in the LR and look out at the back yard, so it won’t wor...

I love bookstores and Borders has always been my favorite. I’ve spent many an hour curled up in one of their comfy chairs with a stack of books beside me, taking my time to make selections.  The staff was always courteous and helpful and encouraged my loitering.  It was the perfect place for a la...

Most of us agree that the internet is an important selling vehicle and houses should be presented at their best on the most used web sites.  This includes lots of great pictures, visual tours, and plenty of supplemental information to help buyers see the home's best features.  There are several g...

National Review Online writer, Michael Tanner, in his recent article, The Intransigent Meet the Unserious, describes for the uninitiated what Washington really means when it talks about spending cuts.  For most of us, when we talk about cutting back on our spending, we mean that we'll spend less ...

This is a timely article from J. Phillip that outlines exactly what homeowners may face if they decide to rent their home until the market improves. Being a landlord is a lot more complicated than most people realize and may not be the best option for a homeowner who is underwater.I hate to rain ...

It's not easy to write interesting, informative blogs that are also short.  But, studies have shown that people reading on the internet usually don't scroll beyond the first page unless the content is TRULY compelling.  Writers, even before the age of blogging, seemed to know it was better to kee...

Approximately 275,000 American vets are homeless, with mental health problems (including post-traumatic stress syndrome),  substance abuse problems and other problems that require treatment. While the VA is prepared to provide medical services, they do not address homelessness.  Soldier On is a n...