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HUD, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, regulates two housing government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs), which were chartered by Congress to create a secondary market for residential mortgage loans. They are considered “government-sponsored” because Congress authorized their creation and established their public purposes.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are the [...]

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WOW the goodies you can find at your local Farmers Markets!
My husband Henrik and I like to meet the farmers, learn about their farms, and hear their recipes and ideas. The atmosphere outdoors is fun and the produce changes with the seasons.
We especially like to buy fresh, organic vegetables and cheeses. Last Sunday he spotted [...]

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Each month I feature a different non-profit participating in my Community Partnership Program. When a client hires me to help them sell or buy a property, I donate an amount equal to 10% of my commission to the non-profit of their choice in their name. I’ve established strong relationships with many different non-profits and continue [...]

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Since 1997 Jay Shafer has been living in houses smaller than some people’s bathrooms. He called the first of his little hand built houses Tumbleweed. Jay’s decision to inhabit just 100 square feet came from some concerns he had about the impact a larger house would have on the environment and because he just did [...]

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A lot!
Weddings can be time consuming which is why this newsletter is a double issue. There’s much to share since April.
Let Summer begin! On June 21 I plan to wake up with the sunrise, fill my day with leisure, and at sunset pay homage to Summer with an icy cantaloupe martini. I support you [...]

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