Anthony Bonna was born when I was a rising junior in college, which makes him a millennial and makes me… old. Bonna, who served a stint as a St. Lucie County Commissioner last year, grew up (mostly) in Port St. Lucie; as a kid, he recalls...
Real estate indicators are starting to shift in favor of home buyers as the housing market sets its sights on spring. Mortgages are getting cheaper, housing inventories are growing, and home prices are rising at a slower pace. Mortgage rates have been holding steady for the...
It has some pretty dark roots. Historians believe Valentine's Day actually began in Ancient Rome as a pagan fertility festival called Lupercalia, which included sacrificing animals and whipping women with animal skins until they bled, signifying their fertility. So romantic. In the 1300s, it...
These days, everyone seems to be looking for a shortcut or a “hack.” Apparently, things like “growth hacking,” “social media hacking,” “biohacking” and so on are all the rage. It appears everyone wants to find that magical shortcut that will lead them to getting more...
Trained volunteers with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs will be providing free tax preparation assistance at eight locations throughout St. Lucie County starting in February. These sites offer free tax filing assistance to those residents making...
Will more Winter or Spring in these six weeks unfold? Whatever the outcome, when he’s put to the test, Mortgage Masters Group wishes you Phil’s very best! Happy Groundhog’s Day!!! Did You Know? The First Groundhog Day was celebrated on February 2, 1887 and was celebrated...
FP&L Net Metering Net metering allows FPL customers who connect approved, renewable generation systems such as solar panels to the electric grid to buy and sell electricity to FPL. When you generate electricity from your solar array for your home or business, it reduces the amount of...
Whether you’re planning to stay in your home for several more years or are looking to move within months, it’s never too early to start thinking about what it will take to get top dollar for your home. Fortunately, there are a few quick and...
If you are looking to live in a magnificent $1.7 million home in the scenic hills of Canada, then this woman is asking you to write her a letter. Ever since Alla Wagner suffered a back injury last year, she has been unable to manage the...