Monthly Archives: September 2020
Farm Mapping Software’s Role in Farm Management
by Steve Roberson When you think of creative jobs, farming isn’t often the first occupation to come to mind – but maybe it should be. Managing a farm requires a significant amount of creative problem-solving in order to best use (and avoid destroying) the land. Luckily, farm mapping technologies have made it possible for farmers to... Read More
Mossy Oak Gamekeeper Kennels
By Sam Raetz Words are wasted on trying to describe the relationship between bird dog and owner. From the euphoria of lifting a mallard out of your retriever’s trained mouth for the first time, to the grief that comes with their inevitable passing years later, the journey must be experienced to be known. The first... Read More
The Fall Real Estate Market Is Abnormally Hot As Mortgage Rates Break Records
Natalie Campisi Getty The coronavirus pandemic has remade what’s normal, and homebuying is no exception. Typically, the real estate market tends to hit the brakes in the fall, as kids return to school and families juggle work, extracurriculars and the upcoming holidays. But that’s not what’s happening as we head into the second week of... Read More
Mortgage Rates Fall Once Again—but Rising Home Prices Mean That Buyers Shouldn’t Expect Savings
By Jacob Passy cmart7327 / iStock Mortgage rates are still near record lows, but that isn’t making owning a home cheaper for home buyers any longer. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.91% for the week ending Aug. 27, dropping eight basis points from the week prior, Freddie Mac reported Thursday. The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage also fell eight... Read More