Many of you readers have closed sales recently. You drive yourself to work daily. As does Mary Wykes. One difference, she is 100 years of age. Hang in there everyone. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/local-realtor-100-years-old-still-closing-deals/3915962
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My Family’s Legacy of Service: Remembering Uncle Vernard and the WWII Heroes of Wisconsin
My mother had thirteen siblings and my father four. Many of my aunts and uncles (all from Wisconsin) served in the military during WWII, the “war to end all wars”. Their service spanned continents and branches: Glen served in the Infantry across multiple theaters. Clifford fought bravely in the Battle of the Bulge. Donald was […]
I GOT AN AWARD
A couple weeks ago I emailed a short announcement about an award I received. Today, I want to elaborate a little. Orange County Realtors sent me the following email from Dave Stefanides: In the spirit of recognizing our members, I am proud to announce a new, esteemed class of members – our Hall of Legends. Our […]

Another Friend From the Neighborhood
In a recent post I mentioned that I walk my neighborhood with Milk Bones in my pockets. You meet a lot of nice friendly people. This is Meana and she is a well trained friend. I think right now I am at 29 friends and growing. And they are more loyal than all my real […]

WHY IS MORTGAGE INSURANCE A GOOD THING?
Dennis Smith: Author, Chef, Financier; Co-Owner/Broker at Stratis Financial, Huntington Beach; MLO Student Question of the Week Why is mortgage insurance a good thing? Answer Last week in the Weekly Rate & Mortgage Update we discussed if home buyers should wait until they have 20% for down payment before purchasing (you can read the WR&MU, […]

I MEET THE NICEST PEOPLE
Grandma and Grandpa Lunch – With 4 of our Woodland Hills grandchildren at Toscanova at Calabasas Commons! Enough said.