Raise a glass to our veterans
By David Setley Veterans Day, our annual celebration to honor the service of American veterans, is Nov. 11, 2023. The holiday, originally called Armistice Day, commemorated the temporary cessation of combat in the First World War and occurred on the 11th hour of the...5 reasons why Christmas should stay in its lane
By Holly Fertsch November is beginning to look more like December. Wawa has red holiday cups. Starbucks has already decorated its stores with a cardboard Christmas tree. Some cities are even putting up holiday decorations along their streets. It’s only the first...A life well lived: A Tribute to my father, Charles A. Christy 1936-2023
By Cindy Christy Fertsch When someone passes, the first thing one tends to do is the math. “He was way too young.” “Well, he had a good life. It was time.” Ultimately, the dates are meaningless. It’s the dash that counts. The dash represents each moment and memory of...Why are houses so expensive?
By Eric Reich Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you are all too aware of the extreme run-up in housing prices since the middle of 2020. Prices in some areas have literally doubled in just a few short years. High home prices are great for sellers but not so much...
What must stay and what must go when selling your home
Real Estate Matters By Elisa Jo Eagan Moving day is getting close and you are all set with boxes, tape and a truck. But before you begin packing everything in your home, it can be helpful to know which items typically stay with your home and which items should go with...
