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How to spot signs for housing bottom…

Look at the fact that “new construction” is at the lowest in over 50 years. Now, consider that the U.S population rises by 3 million people every year and these people need somewhere to live. Since builders quit building, we are sure to have a shortage of homes in the...

My latest home project…

I can check “build a work shed” off my bucket list. Special thanks to Rob Golder! He is an awesome contractor, but an even better person. He patiently walked me thru every step of the way… In the end, I must say I have a new respect for the folks who...

Which is America’s Best City? Answer: Raleigh

You like apples??  Well, Businessweek just ranked Raleigh the number 1 city in America!  How do you like dem apples? Based on such metrics as school performance, green space and cultural amenities, Raleigh, N.C. ranks No. 1 in Businessweek.com’s first Best...

Should you care that S&P cuts U.S. credit rating?

  From what I am reading, S&P’s recent downgrade of the U.S. debt from AAA to AA+ will not lead to higher interest rates…yet. Instead, it is a slap in the politicians’ face. The S&P lowered the credit rating of the U.S. government debt from AAA to AA+.  This...

Zillow.com

Just read that Zillow.com was valued at 1.6 billion dollars …no typo, “b” for billion. If I only knew back in my school days that I just needed to be right 34% of the time…