Friday the 13th... What Do You Think... Is It Lucky? Is It Cursed? Is It Just Another Day? "Don't be superstitious. Nothing will happen on Friday the 13th that cannot happen on Saturday the 14th."... Unknown It’s Friday the 13th! Is today just another Friday for you, or does the date give you pause? Some people avoid travel, cancel plans, or tread carefully on Friday the 13th, while others barely notice it’s even on the calendar. Whether you lean into superstition, dismiss it entirely, or treat it like a personal lucky charm, this date has long captured the imagination.  Fact: Did you know that every month that begins with a Sunday has a Friday the 13th? If you are superstitious about this day, good news! In 2025 there is only one Friday the 13th (today)!  A Brief History of Friday the... 06/13/2025

 "A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely."Emile Gaboriau Happy Father's Day to all the incredible men who devote themselves to the role of fatherhood with dedication, love, and strength. Today, we honor and celebrate every kind of father — whether you're a biological father, a stepfather, a spiritual father, a father-in-law, a father-to-be, a grandfather, a godfather, an honorary father, and even a pet dad! "A father is someone you look up to no matter how tall you grow."Unknown Your guidance, protection, and unwavering support shape generations and leave a lasting impact that words often fail to capture. A father's love is unique — strong yet gentle, steady yet tender — and it deserves to be recognized and deeply appreciated. "My father gave me the greatest gift anyone... 06/15/2025

Could The House That Broke the Realtor be in CharlotteIt started with a ringtone that sounded suspiciously like a horror movie violin screech. Fitting.“Mike, you got a minute?” the voice on the other end said, already wheezing like he’d just sprinted across a football field. It was Gary, a well-meaning but high-strung realtor I’d worked with on and off for a few years.“What’s up, Gary?”“I’ve got a house—no, a situation. I’m standing in it right now. It’s... it’s bad, man. Like a horror film, bad. Have you ever seen ‘The Haunting of Hill House’? Multiply that by termites and a '70s wallpaper fever dream.”I chuckled. “So, a standard fixer-upper?”“No, Mike. I’m telling you—this is beyond fixing. This is, like... one of those ‘call the bulldozer and burn sage’ kind of homes.”“You thinking t... 06/11/2025

JUNE IS NATIONAL HOMEOWNERSHIP MONTH 🏡🗝️REASON #5 TO OWN A HOME, NOT RENT YOUR HOME EQUITY GIVES YOU SOMETHING TO BORROW AGAINST IF NEEDED As you build equity in your home, you’re doing more than just increasing your ownership stake. You’re also creating a potential financial resource that can be tapped when large or unexpected expenses arise. Your home equity can serve as a valuable source of funding during times when you may not have sufficient cash available. Common uses include covering a child’s college tuition, managing significant medical expenses, financing major home renovations or additions, or addressing other essential financial needs. While it’s generally unwise to use your home’s equity for non-essential or frivolous purchases, utilizing it for necessary and meaningful exp... 06/11/2025