The first Earth Day family had participants and celebrants in two thousand colleges and universities, roughly ten thousand primary and secondary schools, and hundreds of communities across the United States, in 1970. More importantly, it “brought 20 million Americans out into the spring sunshine for peaceful demonstrations in favor of environmental reform.” Earth Day is…
Children love bunnies. They’re soft and cute, with the tails and the ears and the way they squish their little noses. Okay, everyone loves bunnies….especially at Easter. And pet stores are stocking their shelves with a surplus of the fuzzy creatures. But sadly, many only make a brief stop in a loving home on…
Were you aware that exactly 253 years ago today, the world celebrated its first St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in New York City? However, New York can hardly lay claim to being home to the most state residents with Irish ancestry. That honor goes to Massachusetts, the state with the largest share of residents who…
Happy Valentine’s Day to our current, future, and past clients. Home really is where the heart is, so whether you own a home now or are looking forward to owning one in the future, we look forward to helping you with all of your real estate needs.
More than a dozen Pearl Harbor survivors, each more than 90 years old, gathered in Hawaii this week to share stories as they marked the 73rd anniversary of the Japanese attack that killed 2,400 sailors, Marines and soldiers. The gathering has been called the last meeting for the USS Arizona Reunion Association – comprised of…
Please take a moment today, and every day, to thank the Veterans, past and present, for their service! This special day in America is for honoring America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Thank you, Veterans, past and present.
BOO! Be safe out there and remember to look both ways before crossing the street while trick-or-treating! If you are looking to buy or sell real estate, let The Sister Team “treat” you to an awesome transaction! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! ~Tara and April
Not just on Memorial Day, yet throughout the year, we think about the fallen as evidenced by our visit to Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery situated in San Diego County on the Fort Rosecrans Military reservation. There are interments that date to the early years of the California territory (mid 1800s), including the remains of…
H A P P Y E A S T E R from “The Sister Team”
In a speech given recently to a housing industry group, Michael Stegman, assistant Treasury Secretary for Housing Finance Policy, made a plea for renewal of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act, which expired at the end of 2013. The act, first passed in 2007 and extended in 2009 and 2011, is what is commonly called…
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanza… Whatever you celebrate, we wish you the best this holiday season!!! Be safe, have fun, and most of all, be good to yourself and others!!! Wishing you all the happiness your hearts can embrace! ~Tara and April
BOO! This photo is of Gracie as a sea monster holding Brooklynn the mermaid (Halloween 2012). Last year may likely have been the final year of the girls dressing as a theme. Gracie is a teenager now and wants to do her ‘own thing’. In the past, the girls have dressed as a bee…
