According to Reuters, existing U.S. home sales declined more than expected in July after four straight months of steady increases. However, the rise in prices indicated that the housing market is still going strong. Sales declined 3.2%, reaching an annual rate of 5.39 million units in July. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) blames the … [Read more…]
Giving back — either within your community or in a larger scope — always feels good. Knowing that you’re paying forward your good fortune and helping someone in need is uplifting and fosters a sense of community and connection to the larger world. You also set a good example for your peers and children and … [Read more…]
Red Cross Pickup locations across Texas and Northern Louisiana are busier than normal. Recent articles about the strain of school districts to get students back to class in the southern part of Louisiana have encouraged local residents to do what they can to help the flood relief efforts. With more than a year’s worth of … [Read more…]
Any parent with a toddler understands that sometimes it feels as if you are raising a teenager trapped in a toddler’s body. Especially if they are going through the terrible twos and have a penchant for toddler screaming tantrums. Dealing with terrible twos behavior doesn’t have to be stressful as long as you stay consistent … [Read more…]
If you want to adopt a child, you may be looking forward to the life you’ll have when your new child is added to your family. However, you must go through a long legal process before your new child comes home. There will be decisions about whether you are interested in domestic or foreign adoptions. … [Read more…]
The market new homes for sale can be a stressful. Especially with the economic instability of the real estate market. However there are little things to do that can make your home more appealing to buyers. Allow Potential Buyers to Use Their Imagination One of the biggest things to keep in mind when staging your … [Read more…]
Who?s buying homes in the U.S. right now? So far, it hasn?t been the millennials according to The Guardian. For many reasons, this is the demographic that tends to ignore open houses, online listings and home biddings. Why so reluctant? It?s been 130 years since the last time living with your parents between the ages … [Read more…]
Do you suffer from an addiction? You’re far from alone. Addiction is one of the most common problems facing modern Americans today, leading to a wealth of different therapy and pain treatments cropping up in the medical industry. From cocaine addiction to alcoholism, there are a variety of treatment programs designed from the ground up … [Read more…]
When people think of ranches, they generally envision grazing animals in sprawling picturesque fields that epitomize old school thoughts of ‘life on the prairie’. But in reality, there are a couple different versions of ranches, each with their own purpose. Here is a simple breakdown of the four main types of ranches. Dude Ranch These … [Read more…]
Comfort during sleep is a common problem among many people. There are millions of Americans who struggle to get a good night of sleep. There are many reasons for a lack of quality sleep, from medical problems to an inability of finding a comfortable position. The temperature of the room and the bedding and the … [Read more…]
