Aaron Neville brings some serious soul to the Buskirk Chumley

Aaron Neville brings some serious soul to the Buskirk Chumley

Have you ever been in the nose bleed seats to see a concert? I have many times, like U2 in LA in the 80’s…I had to use binoculars to see the band, what’s the point? I felt ripped off. Luckily we’re not in the big city because here in Bloomington, we have a gem…the Buskirk [...]

Purchasing a New Washer

Purchasing a New Washer

When it’s time to purchase a new washer, you’re going to be faced with more options than ever. Manufacturers have been busy designing appliances that are functional and beautiful. But after all is said and done, you’ll choose between two types – top load or front load. The traditional top loading washers have been a [...]

Packaging That Sells

Packaging That Sells

It’s easy to see why companies spend so much money on making their products look attractive. Looks do count. And the stakes are high when it comes to making sure your home gives a good first impression. Let’s suppose you’re shopping. You reach for a package and discover the box is damaged or looks like [...]

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. ~ William Morris The ability to simplify means to eliminate the unnecessary so that the necessary may speak. ~ Hans Hofmann Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler. ~ Albert Einstein Simplicity is [...]

Investment's Crystal Ball

Investment's Crystal Ball

Market timing is a term used by investors. It’s an attempt to gaze into the crystal ball and figure out what will be tomorrow’s big investment. If you get it right, you can make big bucks. But trying to predict the future price of anything can be tricky business. It’s true of the stock market [...]

Tax Credit News

Tax Credit News

“Realtors® appreciate the swift action by Congress to extend the home buyer tax credit and expand it to some current homeowners,” said NAR President Charles McMillan, a broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate in Dallas-Fort Worth. NAR economists estimate that the current tax credit has contributed approximately $22 billion to the general economy, and [...]