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  • Politics Is Like Hiring A Hitman
    by Scott Woods inPolitical on2020-08-13

    For me, politics is like hiring a hitman. I have values and things I care about. I care enough about them to at least bother voting for 5 minutes every year for one issue or another. And because I care at least that much, I vote for people who align with the ability to realize the things I care about.

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  • Punching Above Our Weight
    by Roger Madison Jr. inPolitical on2020-07-24

    I believe our vote is the punctuation of our voice. Without that resounding exclamation mark, I believe our voices are just incoherent noise.

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  • BLACK PROGRESS AMIDST SOCIAL CHAOS
    by Roger Madison Jr. inPolitical on2020-06-16

    Recent events have raised the profile of historical injustice and inequities here in the USA. The entire world has taken note of the fact that BLACK LIVES MATTER.   We invite all of our friends to engage in actions that result in the greatest movement for change in our history. It is imperative that we take advantage of this opportunity to affect a positive change by ACTING IN OUR SELF-INTERESTS.

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  • Living in a Black No-Man's Land
    by Roger Madison Jr. inOur Community on2019-10-28

    There are many narratives that define the Black experience in America in this 2nd decade of the 21st century. Our striving over the centuries of our sojourn in this nation is a tapestry of every human experience -- oppression, enslavement, forced assimilation, dehumanization, exclusion, segregation, isolation, struggle, perseverance, achievement, excellence, celebration, mourning, despair, progress, setbacks, lynching, assassination, genocide, terror, self-hatred, low esteem, pride,...

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  • Fighting Racism
    by Scott Woods inOur Community on2018-10-25

    I had a boss who was racist. Not an outright bigot, of course; her toolbox was more subtle than most. We bumped heads a lot over inconsequential things. She frequently couldn’t keep my name out her mouth. Lot of gaslighting. You know…2018 style. I tried a lot of ways to combat or navigate her issues. None of them worked, and that’s saying a lot because I’m really good at fighting racism. But at the end of the day – every day – she was my boss, I had to deal with her, and that was that. Finally I...

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Pride in Property!

<b>Pride in Property! Become a Homeowner today!</b>

You can still become a homeowner today. Please believe that there is pride in property! There so many benefits to owning your own home so if you are up for the challenge then you can become a homeowner today! Pick up a newspaper! Turn on your television! Ride down the street! There is property everywhere! You will face many decisions when buying a home. For most people, buying a home is one of the most important decisions of their lives. The decision is not usually an easy one. But, trends in home prices and mortgage rates, combined with the tax advantages of home ownership, make this an excellent time to turn the home of your dreams into a reality. When you are thinking about buying a home, you may want to consider the many advantages to homeownership:

1.    You enjoy being part of a community and a neighborhood.
2.    Houses can increase in value over time, which means you increase your net worth.
3.    As your home appreciates in value, you build equity in your home. This equity works for you if
        you decide to take out a home improvement loan or home equity loan. Increasing equity also
        increases the amount of cash you may receive if you sell your home in the future.
4.    Real estate is an important part of a diversified financial portfolio.
5.    The mortgage interest you pay on your affordable home mortgage is often tax deductible.
6.    Homeownership offers more flexibility to make changes to your living space, such as painting
        your walls or putting in new carpeting.

Also, there are added responsibilities that come with homeownership:

1.    You are responsible for fixing and maintaining the exterior, such as roofing, windows, and
        landscaping; and the interior, such as carpeting, plumbing, and painting.
2.    You may need to purchase basic household items such as a lawn mower, garden tools, and
        major appliances.
3.    Upkeep on a house can be time consuming and costly.

Remember, there is pride in property!

Whether you’re buying solo, with a spouse, or with a group of friends, here are some things to think about when deciding on a house!

•    creating a realistic budget
•    picking a great real estate agent, mortgage broker, home inspector, and other professionals
•    choosing a mortgage
•    borrowing a down payment from family and friends
•    doing a thorough property inspection
•    making an offer and closing the deal

To get professional advice and more information on purchasing a home call Vision Investment Corporation at 877-799-0820! Feel Free to visit the website at <a href="http://www.visioninvestmentcorp.com">www.visioninvestmentcorp.com</a>.

<i>Annetta Powell</i>
<b>Queen of Real Estate</b>