Jessica Side

One of my favorite quotes by Rev. Martin Luther King says, “Only light can drive out the darkness.” Unfortunately, sometimes, the more you know, the darker that darkness seems. “Someone ought to do something...

“Communities work better (students perform better, crime rates are lower, kids are safer, people live longer) when neighbors know one another better. Knowing your neighbor on a first-name basis…is a surprisingly effective first step.”...

INTRODUCTION Turn on the television or scroll through Facebook, and chances are you’ll see at least one advertisement for a group or “guru” who promises to teach you how to “get rich quick” through...

Autumn, the time when a parent’s thoughts turn to decorating the front porch to celebrate the fact that the children are in school and not begging for food day in and day out. Seriously,...

When you’re buying or selling a home, it’s crucial to work with a qualified real estate agent. Not just a professional, but an amazing agent and a market expert. So how do you ensure...

Here are a few tips to keep your home and body healthy and smoke free during times of poor air quality. 1. Close all windows, use your central air system if you have one,...

More than 77 percent of people own a smartphone.1 The average person checks their smartphone 46 times a day, with people under the age of 24 checking it an average of 74 times a...

Is Your Realtor an Amateur? We were having the discussion last week in our round robin meeting talking about paperwork. Oh yes, our favorite topic! But guess what? it is darn important. Looking at...

Understanding a home’s true market value is about more than pictures, software assessments and price-per-square-foot. Whether you’re a current homeowner thinking of selling or are house-hunting, it’s crucial you understand what factors affect home...