Deed theft is real
You’ve probably heard the ads, and they may seem bizarre. People steal a deed to a house and suddenly the owner isn’t the owner. House stealing is…
Month: August 2020
What about just buying some land and building a house?
With the housing supply tight, some buyers are checking out land to build their dream home. It feels sensible, after all. You can find some blueprint for…
Ask the Expert: What is title insurance?
One of the items on my closing costs was title insurance. What is that? Title insurance is a way to protect your home investment. We need this because…
Beautiful speculation: Furniture that ages gracefully, profitably
Life’s biggies: House, college for the kids and retirement. If you’ve got these under control, you just might be able to afford a few luxuries like very…
You CAN forgive … and live longer
If you have an on-going feud with your brother, or secretly seethe over something your boss has done, beware. You are in danger. An offense by your…
Turn on multi-factor authentication or risk big headaches
If you don’t turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) on your electronic devices, a crook might do it for you. Then you are in for a world of hurt. Here…
Could government or protestors shut down cell service?
It’s never been used, but the president has the power to order a shut down of cell service. On the other hand, while it is a federal crime, organized…
What happens when critical cell networks fail?
On June 22, with most of the nation quarantined and watching anxiously as demonstrations troubled the cities, one circuit in the Southwest failed. That…
Smart phone technology changes protesting, policing, more
In one town, one teenager messaged a friend that two boys were going to have a fight. In 15 minutes, one hundred teenagers drove to the address. Imagine…
Virus lockdowns have been good for animals
Coronavirus lockdowns have been good for animals Wild animals and even domestic animals have had a good couple of months with a dramatic drop in deaths on…