According to a recent report by the U.S. Census Bureau, about half of all American households own pets. That’s about 60 million pet owners! With that many pet owners, people are constantly looking for time-saving and money-saving ways to help care for their furry and feathered friends. You can now find mobile dog groomers who work out of a truck that comes right to your […]
Each year, the U.S. Census Bureau conducts the American Community Survey among certain households to learn information about current trends in America. The questions tend to be similar each year, in order to show consistent results. However, those involved in the study suspected that survey results from 2015 did not seem to be accurate when related to computer and internet usage in American […]
Americans are more educated now than ever before, according to the results of a survey released in late July by the United States Census Bureau. The Current Population Survey shows that 90% of Americans age 25 and older have completed high school, which is an all-time high. Interesting facts from the survey show that there was an increase in graduation rates among all race groups in […]
Before March comes to an end, we want to recognize National Women’s History Month. You may have seen some stories in the news this month about the topic, or possibly, you didn’t even know there was a month designated as such. Believe it or not, the beginning of Women’s History Month goes all the way back to 1857 when female factory workers in New York […]
Hold your horses! Have you seen this cool new trend in what is known as “barndominiums?” And you just thought you’d seen it all when it comes to homes and properties! Apparently, this is an increasingly popular housing trend in Texas, that we might very well start seeing in our area. Just think of the convenience of living and working in one location; and one that’s so beautiful, as well! […]
With the convenience of electronics in our culture, finding the correct spelling of a particular word is not like it used to be. Gone are the days of looking it up in a dictionary that is housed on your parents’ bookshelf. Does anyone still own a dictionary? Today, even elementary aged students know that all it takes to find an answer is simply to “Google […]
At the end of last month, realtor.com released its national housing forecast for 2017. According to the site, the organization expects to see a rise in mortgage rates, with home sales slowing down a bit compared to recent years. The report also predicts that Phoenix, AZ will be the top metro market based on price and sales gains. As part of the […]