Monthly Archives - October 2024

When Did U.S. States Become States?

By Brad Beckett The folks over at Statista say that just like Rome, the United States wasn't built in a day.  It took 172 years for all 50 states to be added to the Union - not to mention a contentious civil war that almost ended this experiment of liberty.  The last states to join the union were Alaska and Hawaii...

Americans Love Driving

By Brad Beckett Citing government data, Statista says approximately nine out of ten trips were undertaken with either a car, an SUV, a pickup truck or a van in 2022.  Not surprisingly, walking played a significantly less important role, with its share in total person trips dropping by 3.6 percent to 6.9 percent compared to...

The Latest Edition of reiaSENSE

The brain-drain of the world: For many years the US has benefited from being the destination of the world’s most educated and upwardly mobile individuals and families. The anti-immigration effort has wrongfully fallen on the legal immigration process binding it into a decade long mire that costs thousands of dollars to participate in both here and in countries of their...

Four Fall Projects to Tackle Now for Year-Round Property Protection

By Brian Aguirre, The Home Depot Fire emergencies, unwanted intruders or even inadequate insulation can all pose threats to your property and its tenants. Fortunately, a mix of the right products, devices and technology can help you monitor a property and minimize risks to your investment. Here are four projects you can tackle this fall to better protect your investment year-round. 1....