A home buyer purchasing a typical American home at the prevailing average mortgage rate today would have a mortgage payment of $698 a month. This figure is not much different from what a home buyer would have faced 30 years ago. In 1981, home prices were much lower but mortgage rates were reaching 18 percent. Today, home prices have come [...]

The weather this weekend looks spectacular.  I will be joining my sister and attending the Ashfield Fall Festival.  This festival has an impressive selection of crafts created by local artists.  The food is fabulous and I must indulge in some fried dough with maple cream. YUM!   I don't think I will make this event, but I wanted you to [...]

As of September 30, 2011, all residential oil supply and/or return that have contact with the earth, concrete, or a floor surface, must be upgraded.  Unprotected oil lines are often buried and if a leak occurs and is undetected, it can be very costly to [...]

Check out the fair's website which provides information on schedule of events, ticket prices, parking information, photos, and a volume of history.   [...]