Month: August 2026

    Brought to you by Jane Duncan Knauf       UNDERSTANDING HOME EQUITY AND WHY IT MATTERS       Many homeowners hear the term “home equity” but aren’t always sure what it means or why it matters. Whether you’re planning to stay in your home for years or considering a future move,…

    Brought to you by Jane Duncan Knauf       July 23, 2026, EDITION           HOUSING NEWS       The summer market continues to attract motivated buyers. First-time buyers recently accounted for nearly half of all purchase mortgages, showing that many are finding ways to achieve homeownership despite…

        Brought to you by Jane Duncan Knauf       PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM EMAIL AND ONLINE SCAMS       Digital communication has made business faster and more convenient than ever. Unfortunately, it has also created more opportunities for scammers to take advantage of people through email, text messages, fake websites,…