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05/31/2026

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we are reminded that freedom has never been free.
Behind every folded flag is a story of courage, sacrifice, and a family forever changed.

The final fold of the flag — the one gently placed into the hands of a grieving loved one — carries a weight words could never fully express. It is a symbol of honor, gratitude, and a nation remembering those who gave everything in service to our country.

This Memorial Day, we pause in remembrance and give thanks to each of those heroes who selflessly served and sacrificed for our freedom. Because of them, we are able to live the lives we do today.

May we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice, honor the families who carry that sacrifice every day, and never take for granted the freedoms we enjoy because of them.

We will never forget.

05/15/2026

Recieved this in an email today and wanted to share with you...

Einstein’s Priceless Advice

In 1921, Albert Einstein won the Nobel Prize. He didn’t go to Stockholm the next year to attend the award ceremony and receive the prize. He had a conflict. He had already agreed to do a lecture tour in Japan. Hmm. A prestigious award ceremony or an academic lecture? Einstein skipped Stockholm and went to Japan.

While staying at Tokyo's Imperial Hotel, a bellboy arrived to drop off a package. Whether Einstein didn't have cash or the bellboy wouldn't accept a tip isn't entirely clear. Either way, Einstein wanted to give him something. So he wrote a note about happiness and signed it. He added, “Hold on to this, it might be valuable someday.”

The note read: A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness.

That note turned out to be very valuable. The bellboy held on to it. He passed it on in his family. In 2017, it sold at auction in Jerusalem for $1.56 million.

I wonder if the bellboy took the advice, which would be infinitely more valuable than the auction price. Did he stash the note with other family keepsakes and return to his hectic life? Or did he make a different choice?

Every day, we get to choose between busyness and intention. Busyness gets celebrated. Intention often goes unnoticed. Busyness does many things. Intention chooses what’s worth doing. Both have rewards, but they come at very different costs.

One question to ponder in your thinking time: Am I chasing success or happiness?

05/04/2026

“Wait for the perfect time to buy or sell, you must…”
—said no successful homeowner ever.

The truth is, trying to time the market perfectly is like trying to outsmart Yoda… it rarely works.

What does work? A solid plan, good strategy, and a little expert guidance along the way.

If you’ve been sitting on the fence, wondering if now is the time…
Let’s talk. I promise—no Jedi mind tricks, just real answers.

04/15/2026

The spring housing market is off to a slower start than expected this year—but there’s more to the story.

Existing home sales for March came in at their lowest level for this time of year since 2009. A combination of rising mortgage rates, economic uncertainty, and even winter weather earlier in the year played a role in slowing buyer activity across the country.

Here’s what we’re seeing:

Inventory is improving slightly
There are more homes on the market compared to last year, giving buyers a few more options—but overall supply is still considered tight.

Prices are still rising
Even with fewer sales, home values continue to climb. The median home price reached $408,800 in March, marking 33 consecutive months of year-over-year price increases.

What to expect moving forward
Experts predict the market may stay relatively steady in the coming months, with the potential for gradual improvement later in the year.

Big picture factors still matter
Global events, rising energy costs, and mortgage rate fluctuations are all contributing to a more cautious and “fragile” spring market.

What this means for you:
While the pace may feel slower, home values are holding strong and even with shifting market conditions that require more patience and thoughtful pricing, motivated buyers are still active and homes are still selling when they are positioned right for today’s market.