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b'On Today\'s EpisodeIt\'s the Fourth of July Weekend and so we\'re looking at a couple things that are uniquely American! We\'ll be digging into some fun facts about the 4th as well as an architectural element of our homes that is distinctly American--the front porch. Do you have one? Do you use it? Whatever situation you\'re in, we\'ve got some creative solutions so you can get out there and enjoy your summer.
We\'ll also be talking with realtors Sue Prins and Ginger Herman about the current state of the real estate market. Do we need to be worried about another housing market crash like 2008? Sue and Ginger have some positive (and calming) news....
4th of July Fun Facts! [00:00 - 09:43]There\'s a lot we know about the Fourth of July. BUT, even more importantly, there\'s a lot of fun/cool stuff we don\'t!
For example: did you know that a teenager designed the current American flag in 1958? Yep . . . he made room and added a couple stars . . . and there you go: history was made! https://medium.com/knowledge-stew/the-teenager-who-designed-the-modern-american-flag-54748ffe00a7 (His name was Robert G. Heft and you can learn more by clicking here.)
Another interesting fact is that 3 Presidents, who had all signed the Declaration of Independence, died on July 4. Thomas Jefferson, John Adams (both on the same day), and James Monroe 5 years later.
Moving on . . . the 4th is all about Flag Etiquette (or should be), so we were surprised to find that https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/when-collectors-cut-off-pieces-star-spangled-banner-keepsakes-180951436/ (snippets of the original Star Spangled Banner have been sold at auctions over the years). It somehow just feels wrong...
Finally, here\'s a couple last facts that aren\'t really so surprising . . . Americans spent over 1 billion dollars on fireworks every 4th and . . . also not surprising . . .https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/07/03/hospital-emergency-room-visits-fourth-of-july/ ( over 45,000 people visit the emergency room on this same day every year!)
The State of Real Estate [09:44 - 26:24]We\'re all hearing some doom and gloom coming from the media about the real estate market. They\'re throwing around phrases like "bubble bursting" and "housing crash" and the always popular: "just like 2008."
Is that the case? Is that really where we\'re at or where we\'re heading? Sue Prins and Ginger Herman from Sue Prins Group Five-Star Real Estate Leaders don\'t think so. In fact, they believe there\'s a bit of a silver lining to everything that\'s going on right now.
Sue Prins
Real Estate Professional
https://sueprins.com (Sue \'s Website)
Creating a Front Porch Oasis [26:24 - 55:49]https://friendsppm.wordpress.com/2019/08/12/the-american-porch-as-american-as-apple-pie/ (Front porches, whether you realize it or not, are distinctly American). They contain elements found in other cultures . . . but we\'ve taken those concepts, melted them all together in our big melting pot, and produced a product as perfect as a fresh apple pie: the front porch.
Unfortunately, while front porches were a big part of life from the mid-1800\'s to just before World War II, they ended up kind of taking a back seat as indoor plumbing arrived. That moved the outhouse out of the back yard and made that area much less horrible to spend time in--as a result, those spaces became our go-to\'s for outdoor living. Also, air conditioning and TVs in every house brought people inside for even more time. And so the value and use of the front porch waned.
However, we think it needs to be brought back! Front porches create a vibe of leisure and community--spaces where we can relax and recharge . . . but still remain connected to neighbors and community. It\'s sad that this has faded from typical American life. And we\'re not the only ones who think so! https://www.facebook.com/Porch.Sitting.UoA/ (Just check out the Professional Porch Sitters Union and consider forming your own chapter)!
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