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WW11 Veteran Asks for Birthday Cards for his 100th Birthday
Jack Holder survived Pearl Harbor and is about to turn 100 years old We want to ask our VA the Fairway community to join us in celebrating Jack Holders 100th birthday milestone. He has asked for people to send him birthday cards to celebrate his birthday on Dec. 13th,...
Army National Guard Celebrates First Woman Soldier to Graduate Army Sniper Course
Maj. Ryan Finnegan, a Montana National Guard, announced for the U.S. Army that "A Montana Army National Guard Soldier became the first woman to complete the U.S. Army Sniper Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, Nov. 5." Presumably for security purposes, at this time, the...
We Are Native People Meet Sgt. Christina Chee
The U.S. Army continues to celebrate National Native American Heritage Month Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Reed is reporting for the U.S. Army at Joint Base Lewis McChord (JBLM) for National Native American Heritage Month. “I remember a kid at school asked me, ‘what are you,’...
New Freddie Mac Initiative Will Help Renters Build Credit Score
Freddie Mac Multifamily engages with Esusu to report on-time rent payments Renters will now have the opportunity to build their credit score through on-time rent payments to under a new initiative by the housing rule-making agency Freddie Mac. Nov. 3rd, 2021, Freddie...
Navy Veteran Honored During Veterans Day Week
Navy Veteran Hugh Lansden, of Virginia Beach, VA is 95-years-old and received a huge surprise this week. As a Navy Veteran, Lansden was honored by the American Warrior Initiative (AWI) for Veterans Day Week, and was surprised with the funds for a new roof. A few weeks...
Emergency Preparedness at Home: Be Prepared To Stay Safe in a Crisis
If 2020 taught us anything, it’s that emergencies happen even unexpectedly. Crisis can happen close to home at any time, so let’s take a look at how to prepare for emergencies ahead of time. “I definitely keep a generator at home and recommend others to do the same”...
How to use Clubhouse App for Professional Networking
The hott audio app Clubhouse, has made some recent changes and updates that make the app much more friendly and worthwhile for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Loan Officers. The primary purpose of Clubhouse is to talk and connect with others, in real time. “Think of...
Indoor Activities for Kids Around JBLM During Rainy Season
Rainy season has arrived in Washington State, and it is hard to keep the kids occupied during these next few months when you can rarely go outside. Here are a few ideas for activities to do with your kids around the Joint Base Lewis McCord area. Plus, some things you...
Virtual Veterans Day Symposium 2021 with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
This Tuesday, November 9, 2021, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting a Virtual Veterans Day Symposium. The symposium will provide attendees with information on Veterans Benefits Banking Program, Center for Women Veterans, Center for Minority...
Zillow stopped buying homes, so what is next for home sellers?
Online real estate company Zillow, has announced that it will no longer be running a program in which it bought, renovated and resold homes itself. Zillow operated an iBuying service called Zillow Offers. An iBuyer, which is short for “instant buyer,” is a real estate...