A DAY IN THE LIFE...

I want to take this time to wish Active Rain and its members a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. I also want to remind us to remember all military members who are away from home and may even be on a war front. In 1914 there is a story of a Christmas Truce. It was not an official truce but an im...

It was a perfect early December early evening on 4 December 2022 when two (2) annual events took place in our Town of Georgetown, Massachusetts. The first is the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Drive and Santa Tour hosted by the Georgetown, MA Fire Department.   Here's a little background. In the mid-...

The day has arrived, Thanksgiving Day 2022. On this day we are called to unite as one family and offer our praises and thanksgiving to our Creator and Sustainer for the many blessings He has bestowed upon us. It doesn't mean we didn't have struggles or even hardships along the pathway. Our Sustai...

It's the Great American Dream that most people strive for. Some buy big homes and others buy smaller homes and some will always rent. But, in the end, owning a home has many benefits and is the best way to accumulate wealth. Homeownership Wins Over Time   Some Highlights If you’re questioning whe...

I know, I know, but it's true. On November 6th at 2:00 a.m. our clocks revert to the Fall Back position by 1 hour. It's not my favorite day of the year. I wish the whole country would go on the same time standard like AZ and a couple and a couple of other states.I'm going to provide a comprehensi...

Besides hiring a Professional Licensed Realtor® the next most important step to purchasing a home is being pre-qualified and/or pre-approved for a mortgage. A serious seller rarely considers a buyer that has not presented an offer that includes a pre-qualification/pre-approval letter. Don't wait ...

Sell Your House Before the Holidays?    As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If the location or size of your current...

Here we are on October 31, 2022 and tonight is All Hallows Eve. Halloween is the contraction of All Hallows Eve (The day before All Saints Day). In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III declared November 1st as a day to honor saints. I came to learn that shortly after that declaration the traditions ...

The Real Estate market has been crazy for the last couple of years and first-time buyers are wondering if they're being priced out of the market. I can't blame them for having that viewpoint. But listen up! There are things you may want to do or look into before you give up the search or lose all...

When selling your home it is wise to be diligent in prepping your home for sale. Today I am sharing an article about how to prepare your house for Sale. Keep in mind, the better you prep your house the easier it will be for people to see their "stuff" integrated within the 4 walls, and, the more ...