KC Stark
Memorial Day in the USA 2023
Reflecting back on my youth, one of the biggest decisions I made was enlisting in the US Army and joining the ranks of the US Infantry....
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Breaking News: The Rise of the Homeowner Millennials!
Millennials are no longer just “generation rent,” they’re “generation buy.” In a surprising turn of events, millennials have officially...
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Ukraine: “not the end…But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning”
Today may go down in history as the 'beginning of the end' of the war in Ukraine and the start of what appears to be a probing...
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Inflation and Housing Costs Display Encouraging Trends
A Brighter Outlook: Inflation and Housing Costs Show Promising Trends
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Good news: USA Reaches Lowest Inflation Since 2021
Good news, folks! Inflation has risen just 0.1% in March, which is less than what was expected. Thanks to the Federal Reserve’s interest...
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Equifax Experian TransUnion Expect to remove nearly 70% of medical debt
Good news for American consumers seeking to purchase homes and establish credit! Fact: the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports...
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Fannie Mae Launching New Automated Appraisal Product on April 15 - Could Put Appraisers Out of Work
Breaking news: upcoming changes in the mortgage industry that might affect our work as loan officers, brokers, real estate agents - and...
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End of FICO as We Know It: Federal Housing Finance Agency Reveals Timelines
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has revealed its proposed timelines for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to stop using the FICO...
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Breaking News: Freddie Mac Expands ‘Related Person’ Definition for Gift Funds!
Good news for America's home shoppers! In a move that will please potential homeowners across the country, Freddie Mac has announced a...
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Breaking HUD News: New Homebuyer Savings and End of Covid Guidelines Today!
If you're a home shopper in the USA today, chances are you're reading news about rising rates. Buyers rejoice! The Department of Housing...
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The Single Family "Turnkey" Mortgage Program in El Paso County Colorado
The Single Family "Turnkey" Mortgage Program in El Paso County, Colorado is a program aimed at helping low- to moderate-income homebuyers...
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Home Prices: The Reasons Behind America’s Home Price Appreciation
Let's face it America, the last few years have been wilder than most in recent history. We've seen nations rise and fall, but until the...
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Andrew Jackson’s Presidency: Controversy, Conflict, and Transformation (1829–1837)
As I continue my studies of America's presidents, Andrew Jackson's presidency screams as one of the most consequential in American...
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The Greatest Failed Military Campaigns: From Napoleon to Putin
One year ago today Russia's President Putin committed what may become the worst military decision since the Spanish Armada's attempted...
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Breaking News: VA Reduces Funding Fee for Home Buyers!
Attention all VA home loan shoppers! Get ready to save big on your home purchase or construction project with the latest news from the...
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Breaking News: New Plan Lowers Mortgage Insurance Fees for First-Time Homebuyers!
Great news for first-time homebuyers in the United States! The White House is rolling out a plan to reduce mortgage insurance fees...
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John Quincy Adams: Controversy Political Polarization and Economic Challenges (1825–1829)
As I delve into the past actions and legacies of our nation's presidents, one quickly sees that polarization and economic challenges are...
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James Monroe: The Panic of 1819 to an Era of Good Feeling (1817–1825)
As I dived deeper into the history of America's presidents, my respect for James Monroe grew. His policitcally risky and bold doctrine...
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James Madison: Father of the Constitution and Birth of Federalism (1809-1817)
I confess, I knew little of James Madison before becoming intrigued by his history before and after the ratification of the Constitution....
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Divide Colorado: From a Wild West History to a Recreational Paradise
Divide, Colorado and the surrounding Pikes Peak region have a rich history of gold and silver mining during the late 19th and early 20th...
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