Home Prices Rise

Posted by Danny Schotthoefer  /   June 30, 2011

After an 8-month drop, home prices have seen a slight increase. The increase (taken from the S&P/Case Shiller 20-city index) shows a rise of 0.7% from March to April, however they are still down 4.4% from the previous year. Analysts say there could be several reasons for this, one being a trend in home purchases [...]

The Long Weekend Ahead (4th of July)

Posted by Danny Schotthoefer  /   June 27, 2011

I love holidays – I really love holidays in the summer. Memorial Day, Labor Day and especially the middle one – 4th of July. By this time of the year summer is in full-swing in every corner of America so by this time everyone is tan, the kids are playing outside religiously and television sort [...]

Free Admission to Yellowstone National Park

Posted by Danny Schotthoefer  /   June 21, 2011

Since the recession had started the government looked into ideas to create budget conscious vacations. One of those brainstorms led to free admission at our nation’s parks, including Yellowstone, Glacier and Teton National Parks. These free admissions are a great way to charge the park with tourism and to the citizens out and about enjoying our national [...]

A Buyers Market

Posted by Danny Schotthoefer  /   June 16, 2011

With homes prices at the lowest prices we have seen in a long time, and for a lot of buyers – that they have ever seen. Well one question we get is do we expect the prices to drop, realistically it is all speculative, nobody can guarantee that the prices for homes are going to [...]

Flag Day

Posted by Danny Schotthoefer  /   June 14, 2011

Although it isn’t the most recognized holiday in our country, I would like to take moment to recognize our flag. This is the flag that commands respect and attention and has stood mighty throughout many wars that our country has been engaged in. It means a lot to me and it will always mean a [...]