As the rain comes down, we can visualize it cleansing our minds and hearts, washing away winter, preparing us to start anew. We are not always glad to see rain make its appearance each spring, accompanied as it is by clouds and cancellations, muddy boots, and limited visibility. Yet, without it, summer’s lushness would be […]
Author Archives: Chelsea
Speaking Your Truth in Relationships A good relationship asks us to be more mindful of ourselves and how we show up with our partners. We are not taught how to be in a relationship. Relationships seem to fall in the same category as getting a mortgage, purchasing a car, or filing your taxes. There […]
Most of us attempt a Marie Kondo–style home overhaul only once or twice a year. But to keep your place in tiptop shape year-round, there are certain maintenance tasks that you should perform on a weekly basis. Regular upkeep of appliances, floors, and fixtures will not only create a clean, safe environment, but it’ll also help […]
Mortgage rates just tanked thanks to the Fed – and they could go even lower The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed rate mortgage, which had been sitting for days at 4.40 percent, fell sharply to 4.34 percent, the lowest in over a year and 19 basis points lower than a year ago. The […]
When Spring feels almost in reach – but not quite there yet – we can succumb to feelings of irritability, lethargy, or depression. Susan Pollak of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy has developed a meditation based on my “taking in the good” work, and it may be just what you need to get you through to the light. […]
I’ve been investing in real estate since I was 22 — here’s why it’s one of the best ways to build wealth Dana Bull is a real-estate investor based in Massachusetts. She became a landlord in her early 20s when she bought a condo and rented it out for extra income; she now owns more than […]
First Day of Spring: 12 Ways to Inaugurate the Season “Just as there are seasons in the world around us, so there are in our interior life,” Teresa of Avila wisely observed. “We cannot expect it to be otherwise.” Spring is a season of renewal and rebirth. It’s a time when buds become leaves and […]
Why getting a mortgage may be easier now — and riskier Getting approved for a mortgage is like running an obstacle course: There are lots of hurdles to overcome and you’ll probably be tired and a bit bruised at the finish line. Frustratingly for many would-be homebuyers, the race ends early because they have too […]
7 Important Repairs to Make Before Selling A House The most critical things to do to increase your home’s value before putting it on the market. As a smart seller, you’ll want your home in tip-top shape — but you don’t want to eat into your profits by overspending on home improvements. You won’t […]
Simple Practices for Resilient Happiness Why? As we move into 2019, here are my top five inner practices for helping this year be a good one for you and others (click the links to see the first four): Drop the stone Let it flow Learn as you go “Us” all “thems” Be amazed By “be […]