Happy Hanukkah To My Jewish Friends, Clients, Business Partners And Colleagues! "As your candles burn bright, may they illuminate your life with love, joy, and the promise of brighter tomorrows!" Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth said it so well:  "Hanukkah is about the freedom to be true to what we believe without denying the freedom of those who believe otherwise." These days, these words are especially apropos. "The spirit of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is shared by all people who love freedom."... Norma Simon Chag Sameach to all who will be celebrating the Festival of Lights beginning this evening.  As you gather with loved ones in the next eight days, I hope this joyful season brings a warm glow to your heart and home. As... 12/14/2025

'Tis the Season to Spend? The 2025 Holiday Shopping Survey From WalletHub Has Answers "Finding the perfect gift is like discovering a little piece of holiday magic."... Unknown Every year, as soon as the weather turns colder and holiday lights start going up, holiday shopping takes center stage in American life. But it is more than a rush for gifts or a scramble for deals—it is one of the biggest economic moments of the year. The spending that happens in November and December helps keep countless businesses running, supports jobs in towns big and small, and often determines how healthy the economy feels heading into the new year. Holiday shopping has become a kind of annual pulse check for the country, revealing not just what we buy, but how we’re doing and what we value. That is why un... 12/12/2025

With Christmas Just 9 Days Away, It's Too Late To Buy A Home In Time To Decorate for Christmas 2025...BUT... I Can Help You Find Your Greater Charlotte Dream Home To Decorate For Next Year's Holidays! The 2025 holiday season is full swing and while it might be too late to find, buy, and move into a new home in time to decorate this year, don’t worry—there’s more than enough time to plan for next year’s festivities! Start your home-buying journey now and you’ll be perfectly positioned to create the festive space of your dreams for next year's holiday season. Imagine hanging stockings on your dream fireplace, stringing lights across your perfect porch, or hosting loved ones in your ideal entertaining space. Buying a home now means next year’s holidays can be truly magical!  If a new home ... 12/16/2025

Biweekly Mortgage Plans: What They Promise… and What You Really Need to KnowIf you’ve ever opened an email promising to save you thousands on your 30-year mortgage—without refinancing, points, or paperwork—you’re not alone. These biweekly mortgage ads show up everywhere, and while the claims sound exciting, there’s always more to the story.Most of these offers don’t come from actual mortgage lenders. They come from third-party companies that package the concept with lots of flashy selling points: No closing costs! No refinancing! No points! No credit check! No appraisal! Save thousands! Cut years off your mortgage! And technically, they’re not lying. They’re simply charging you for something you can easily do yourself—for free.How Biweekly Payments Actually WorkA standard mortgage requi... 12/15/2025