Posted on Nov 10, 2021 in
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By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
Though several members of The Commodores actually wrote the music to Brick House, it was a woman who actually penned the lyrics. Commodore William King, who played trumpet, guitar and percussion among other instruments, took the music home to his wife, Shirley...
Posted on Nov 10, 2021 in
On the Porch with Patti
RATES / PRICING
It’s kind of funny, most people that call me all want to know, “what’s the rate” and I’ve had people tell me that’s all they need to know. Is that all you really need to know? Of Course Not! What’s just as important as the interest rate are the costs...
Posted on Nov 3, 2021 in
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By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
I’ll admit it. Some days when I emerge from our room victorious ready to face the day, Mr. Kaminski just shakes his head and grins. Now there was a time when actual words would escape his lips, and these words – or exclamations of shock and awe – never ever...
Posted on Nov 3, 2021 in
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All that glitters is not gold. We all know that, but when you’re dealing with anything financially, especially when it’s your home and in most cases your largest asset, you’ve got to be really careful and thoroughly understand what you’re getting into, and the impacts it will have on you and your...
Posted on Oct 27, 2021 in
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By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
In the midst of my daily grind, a friend suggested that we should do something fun this weekend. Well, I’ll all up for fun in virtually any form or incantation, so I instantly queried, “What are you thinking?”
“Why don’t we go to a haunted house and get...
Posted on Oct 27, 2021 in
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Don’t go home shopping, even window shopping, before you get pre-approved, with a good solid lender, and find out what you can Comfortably Afford. You’ll notice I didn’t say, “what you qualify for,” that magic number as to what you may actually be able to qualify for and what you can comfortably...
Posted on Oct 20, 2021 in
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By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
I went back to college last weekend. For three days. And it nearly killed me.
There were no books, no classrooms, no professors to speak of. So, what could I possibly have learned? First and foremost that my people – my son, his fraternity brothers and his...
Posted on Oct 20, 2021 in
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The George Ranch is a great place for families to visit anytime of the year, but there’s something very special about the Historical Park when the weather turns a bit cooler and the days feel like fall. This year, that fall feeling will be captured in a totally new way when two semi truckloads of pumpkins,...
Posted on Oct 13, 2021 in
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If you are in the market to purchase a home now, or plan to be in the near future, the very first step in the process is to get pre-approved for a mortgage. There’s a good reason we call it pre-approval, because it’s supposed to occur before you find a home you want to purchase. Sounds elementary I...
Posted on Oct 13, 2021 in
On the Porch with Patti
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
I turned 56 years young this week, and one thing has become crystal clear to me: At this juncture in my life, I am completely incapable of bullshit. My tolerance for foolishness, insincerity, disloyalty and just plain idleness is non-existent. The older I get,...
Posted on Oct 6, 2021 in
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Owning a home is a large part of the American Dream. We work hard to save for the down payment, and we continue to work hard to make the payments on time, and to build equity as we go. Equity in a home is the difference between the value of the home and what you owe on it. Having equity in your home is like...
Posted on Oct 6, 2021 in
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By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
A woman on a diet is nothing to be trifled with, especially a southern woman. It’s a hard, laborious, painful, ugly process this diet thing. It brings out the worst in women. Just look at the word. The first three letters spell D-I-E. What does that tell you?
I have...
Posted on Oct 6, 2021 in
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Just being a woman is the biggest risk factor for developing breast cancer. There are about 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 63,960 cases of non-invasive breast cancer this year in American women. While men do develop breast cancer, less than 1% of all new breast cancer cases happen in men....
Posted on Oct 6, 2021 in
On the Porch with Patti
Judge Chris Morales announced that he will seek a third term as Judge of County Court at Law No. 1. Over the years Judge Morales’ faithful service to Fort Bend County is evident in the many changes that have taken place at the courthouse.
Since taking office, Judge Morales has been instrumental in...
Posted on Sep 29, 2021 in
On the Porch with Patti
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
I am worn slap out. This week has done me in, and I’m not here for it. After working at the office for five days, I just thought I was tired. I had no idea.
Day One post real work week was a 15-hour road trip with me driving at least a third of the way. That...
