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What’s New For June

Summer’s here β›± (maybe not officially but school’s out and the day’s are long!)
Here’s a couple of tips to get ready for summer! If you’re planning on hosting backyard bbq’s and parties, make sure your insurance covers accidents (and if you have a pool or trampoline make sure those are included too!)
And if you haven’t planned a summer vacation yet its not too late but you might want to consider off season destinations – if you can handle the heat there are deals to be scored in places like the Caribbean or desert areas.

Here are a few new movies to catch if you’re staying in or a rainy summer day.
Always Be My Maybe looks like a fun updated version of the classic When Harry Met Sally.
And a little later this month, there’s something for the fam with Ralph Breaks the Internet.

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Happy President’s Day πŸ—½

Happy President’s Day!
In case you’re a millennial (JK!) or just don’t know the history, President’s day was started in memory of our first president George Washington in the year 1800 following his death in 1799 and his birthday was February 22 – hence president’s day on the third Monday of February.

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February Update

It’s February already! And with the shortest month of the year – it will be March before you know it! And we all know after that it will be tax time, so we recommend you get a head start on taxes. Accountants aren’t going to be super busy yet and if you need to find a new one, now is the time! If you want to check your withholdings, the IRS has an online calculator you can check out – https://apps.irs.gov/app/withholdingcalculator/
For those of you stuck in the polar vortex β›„ we’ll hope that Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadow!
If you’re stuck inside here are some new streaming releases – High Flying Bird is a new one about a sports agent dealing with a lockout – they are releasing Jaws 1-3 so you can feel a little better about not being at the beach! On Prime there’s a new English mystery thriller White Dragon that looks great for binging!

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Getting Ready For The Big Game

The big game is coming, if you haven’t heard. It should be a fun battle of youth versus experience, east versus west. Of course the non-fans can watch the high-production value commercials. And if you hate watching the pigskin getting tossed around, it’s a good time to go out and enjoy a relaxing day as most people will be inside glued to their screens. Have fun but not too much!
And if you’re hosting a party here are some tips
https://www.rd.com/home/cleaning-organizing/hosting-a-super-bowl-party/

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Market Report

The Mortgage Market report is showing positive signs even amid the government shut down.
There is a growing inventory of homes for sale! Price inflation is slowing and we are seeing some slight price reductions as well as a rate decrease so this generally good news for those looking for a new home!

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