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Channukah begins the evening of Sunday, December 14th this year. So… what the heck is Channukah, anyway? Spoiler alert: it’s not the Jewish counterpart to Christmas. In fact, it’s actually a pretty minor holiday. It celebrates the recapture of the Second Temple from the Syrian-Greek ruler Antioc...

📸 I’ve seen some pretty lazy property photos over the years—agents snapping pics with flip phones out their car windows, thumbs covering half the shot, even side‑view mirrors making a cameo. But this one… this one takes the cake.Instead of actually photographing the property, someone literally to...

I don't normally write about Politics.  But this morning's conversation on the networks has shifted to “Trump Accounts”—part of President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill.  This is actually a subject that I, personally, have floated for years to replace Social Security.  I mean "what if" the money we p...

As Thanksgiving approaches, the annual White House tradition continues. President Trump pardoned two lucky birds — Waddle and Gobble from North Carolina — just ahead of the holiday. And yes, these turkeys even spent the night at a luxury hotel before their big moment today. The turkey pardon goe...

So, here’s a cheery thought for your morning… I was reading about the federal poverty level for a family of four. It was first set back in 1963, and today it’s pegged at $32,150. That’s less than $100 a day to cover everything — childcare, housing, food, transportation, healthcare, you name it. ...

My nephews have always insisted they’re not fans of what they call “festive foods.” Every year, whenever we host a holiday gathering—Thanksgiving, for instance—they steer clear of all my personal favorites: mashed potatoes, stuffing, turkey, sweet potatoes… basically the dishes most people look ...

Co-Inky-dinks?  I  think  not!HERE WE GO:ELVIS was born, January 8, 1935.Alan has never been proven to have been born, in fact there's some question as to whether he's an illegal alien.      hmmmmm? right?Elvis died April 16, 1977Alan's gerbil (Bitey) died on April 16, 1977.     hmmm... spooky, h...

One of the mistakes that many people make... not just buyers but often their agents as well, is to treat the inspection as a moment in time to "get past".I like to view the inspection as an opportunity to get acquainted with the property.  Treat it like a first date.  Get to know their quirks and...

1. Find some random dude that you met at a party.  He was the coolest guy, and he was driving one of those little red sports cars, so he must be pretty good, right?  Or maybe he also works at the local car dealership and can get. you a good deal there, too?2. Hire that blonde who smiled at you at...

Yesterday, I "wrote" a post that was a little uncommon for me.  It's here.As a good friend of mine, here in the Rain, put it for me... it didn't have a whole lot of "Alan" in it.  I posted it to see how it would be received, and to be honest I really didn't put a whole lot of effort into it, so I...