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Wealth, Health and Happiness…Benefits of Homeownership The National Homeownership Strategy cites that “through homeownership, a family ... invests in an asset that can grow in value and ... generate financial security." This is what sets homeowners apart from renters.

Other wealth builders to consider are tax breaks and tax credits, such as the deductibility of property taxes and mortgage interest and the exclusion of capital gains, and the $8,000 first time home buyer and $6,500 home buyer tax credits.

But beyond the numbers and the long term investment benefits, studies have shown that owning a home can actually make you healthier, and make your children happier, read more…

Easy ways to help do your part to save water and $$$. Water is our planet’s most valuable resource. Providing enough clean water for every person will be one of the biggest challenges we face in the coming decades. Read more…

Do you have the itch? As spring approaches, many homeowners grow eager to start remodeling projects to update and refresh their surroundings. Before getting started, it’s a good idea to hire a professional remodeler for a workable plan and better results, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Read more…

Buying a home especially your first home can be a scary process. This may help you get the party started…First-Timer's Guide To Mortgage Shopping - Here are some guidelines for beginners, especially first-time home buyers -- assuming you've already laid the groundwork by inspecting your  credit report. Read more…

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Question of the week 

What are Your Valentine’s Day plans?

Sheri Palade-No plans yet…generally the weather dictates all our plans since my husband works for PG&E. So, if there is no significant storm that day then maybe we will go to dinner and a movie.

Brian Voigt-(christy,s Husband)

What, if I tell you what good is that. I would love to do something with my wife, she is the best!!!!!!!! Hope fully we can go to a movie and some dinner or possibly a quad date!!!!!

Steve Williams- I’ll sneak off a card in advance that Sandee will receive in the mail. It’ll include a picture of me and description of how much fun I am. ( Just kidding, except for the card part) The card will surprise her because of the mailing part!....She loves sweets so that should be easy.

Sandee Williams- Sending Valentine's to family and friends.   Having fun with my sweetheart Steve.

Christy Voigt-Hoping for some quad time just my hubby and I.

The New Year has begun let’s start if off with a laugh - Check out the top ten funny New Year resolutions for David Hasselhoff.  Don’t hassel the Hoff Man! 

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Time Magazines Person of The Year - A bald man with a gray beard and tired eyes is sitting in his oversize Washington office, talking about the economy. He doesn't have a commanding presence. He isn't a mesmerizing speaker. He has none of the look-at-me swagger or listen-to-me charisma so common among men with oversize Washington offices. His arguments aren't partisan or ideological; they're methodical, grounded in data and the latest academic literature. When he doesn't know something, he doesn't bluster or bluff. He's professorial, which makes sense, because he spent most of his career as a professor.

He is not, in other words, a typical Beltway power broker. He's shy. He doesn't do the D.C. dinner-party circuit; he prefers to eat at home with his wife, who still makes him do the dishes and take out the trash. Then they do crosswords or read.
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Weekly Primary Mortgage Rates

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