The House That Was ‘Out of Budget’ — Until It Wasn’t

You never forget buying your first home — it was a wild ride for us. My wife Jodi and I were engaged in 2006, living in our own apartments. We already had plans to get married the following year, and we knew we wanted to buy a home together. The whole process taught us a lot, from figuring out mortgages to touring homes to finally landing on a zero lotline house that looked like it belonged in San Francisco. June is National Homeownership Month, and as I look back on ... CONTINUE READING

What Every Newlywed Needs to Know

Getting married is one of life’s most rewarding moments, but as the wedding bells ring, there’s more to think about than the big “I Do’s.” When it comes to estate planning, tying the knot is more than just changing your last name and merging finances. Newlyweds need to make sure their wills and estate plans reflect their love story, ensuring both their hearts and assets are kept safe for many years to come ... CONTINUE READING

A Fresh Look at a Familiar Bird

If you’ve ever set up a hummingbird feeder in your yard or even seen one zoom through your garden, you know how independent they are. Hummingbirds usually fly solo and fiercely guard their feeding spots and potential mates from each other. However, a recent discovery challenges what we thought we knew about these tiny birds — some may be more social than we assumed ... CONTINUE READING

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