A DAY IN THE LIFE...

We all live busy lives, and when the holiday season arrives, the hustle and bustle starts. There is shopping and festivity galore. I'll do most of my shopping online, maybe 1 or 2 items in the brick-and-mortar stores.This coming weekend will be our Town's official Tree & Menorah lighting ceremony...

It's the first day of December 2025. Winter is here. Well, Meteorological Winter, I mean. The last day of Meteorological Winter will be on February 28, 2026. Many parts of the Midwest had around 12" of snow this Thanksgiving weekend   The Christmas season is upon us,And 2026 looms closer. We're s...

It's the day after ThanksgivingIt's a bustling affairYipes, it's Black Friday       There's Christmas shopping in the air! Here's an ideaThe day was filled with activity. Our grandson (18 mos old) arrived with his parents in tow...lol, so he was the center of attention. He played the room well. I...

Pam & I wish each of you and your families a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving.Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ, Jesus, for you... 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18We also thank all those who give up their holiday to serve the rest of ...

I was AWOL yesterday. I had intended to submit a blog post yesterday, but got so wrapped up in Veterans' Day that I never got around to it. Thus, I am submitting the speech I wrote for the occasion. But, before I do, HOOAH to all AR members who are veterans and their families. The following pictu...

This is my entry into the October Challenge "Historical Stories About Your Location."As the area of the Massachusetts Bay Colony I live in is part of the, Rowley Plantation, established in 1639 by Ezekiel Rogers & 20 other families, there are plenty of historical stories to share. Our area is whe...

It's that time of year, so be prepared for those who have cleaned off their crystal balls and looked into the future. 😁 I say this in jest. Predictions based on valid data can be remarkably accurate, especially when combined with an intimate understanding of your own market. Here's how one source...

Residents of Massachusetts, it's here...A new Massachusetts home inspection law, enacted as part of the Affordable Homes Act of 2024, goes into effect for sales agreements signed on or after October 15, 2025. The law prohibits sellers and their agents from requiring, or accepting offers that waiv...

This is an interesting article on interest rates by the folks at KCM. It is my opinion that people are concerned by the trajectory of Real Estate prices and rightfully so. If interest rates are lowered, will that result in a continued spiral of Real Estate prices? Traditionally, interest rates ar...

Here's an interesting article about what buyers of Real Estate say they need most to move them off the bubble. What say you?What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding) A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making...