Oh Tannenbaum! The Germans made the first artificial Christmas trees out of dyed goose feathers. Each year more than 4 billion Christmas cards are sent in the U.S. and Canada. All the gifts in the Twelve Days of Christmas would equal 364 gifts. Christmas trees have been sold in the U.S. and Canada since 1850. According to the Guinness world records, the tallest Christmas tree ever cut was a 221-foot

In a November 26th article RealtorMag says, “The housing market has seen plenty of challenges the last few years, but could brighter days be ahead? Based on recent housing reports, some markets are reporting a rosier picture now than for the first half of the year — and growing optimism heading into next year for a lasting turnaround .”  They give five market gauges that many in the real estate

With the winter holiday travel season approaching and a steady increase of crime in North America, home safety is a big concern these days. When leaving your home, whether going to the store, out to dinner or for a visit to Grandma’s, the following advice could pay big, big dividends. A residence that presents a “lived-in” appearance is a deterrent to burglars. Never leave notes that can inform a burglar