Mary's Musings

So many people get confused when the interest rate is lowered.  We watch the evening news and we think that the 'cut' will get us better rates on our loans when refinancing, purchasing, etc.  We are even led to believe that our credit card rates will go down.  This all is not necessarily true.  I...

Can you imagine the stress from the weight of the concrete tile roof? No wonder there was a slight bow in the roof when viewed from the street!  This issue has issue noted on new homes as well.  Just another reason to make sure to have a quality Home Inspection when purchasing a home (resale or n...

The sun is shining in Las Vegas for the first time in it seems like forever!  It's a gorgeous day, with the temperature predicted to be at 66 by 5 p.m.  Doors and windows are open bringing some of the beautiful weather into houses that have been closed up for weeks (months?).  Everyone waits eage...

I don't know about other places but it's extremely hard to find a reliable handyman in Las Vegas.  Most handymen are self-employed and work their own hours.  Promises of I'll be there at 8 a.m. tomorrow are very few and far between....and if they do make that promise, the promise is quickly broke...

I have 'issues' with anxiety attacks, and nerves....being in real estate this can really put a damper on things!  Prayer helps but I love to turn to Psalms in the Bible for some calming...another thing that helps is the old hymns from our church hymnal....One of my very favorite is "I Come to the...

3304 Southridge Ave**Beautiful Townhouse**Gated Location: Desert Inn/PecosMove-in condition in beautiful Braewood Heritage; 3 bedrooms (2 down/1up); Large 25 x 11 foot family room , and front bedroom with faux wood floors (new this year); kitchen and bathrooms have tile flooring; faux wood blinds...

As time drew close to the Nevada caucus' the phones started ringing...political volunteers wanting your opinion, automated phone messages chatting away...in all cases doing surveys and pushing their candidate.  People complained that they were on the "Do Not Call" list and the phone calls should ...