by Susie Skog | Sep 8, 2026 | Insights & Trends
Lake_Norman_Down_Payment_Guide The Down Payment Is a Strategy Decision Do you have a strategy for your down payment, or just a savings target? A savings target is a number. A strategy answers several questions. How much should you put down? If you are able to put down...
by Susie Skog | Aug 15, 2026 | Insights & Trends
Why Native Plants Make Sense for Lake Norman Landscaping Why should you use native plants landscaping in your Lake Norman yard? It might seem like an unexpected choice at first, but here are a few benefits you can expect from introducing plants to your property that...
by Susie Skog | Aug 7, 2026 | Insights & Trends
Paying your medical bill is one of the last things on your mind when youre at a hospital emergency room. And how that bill could affect your credit score is probably much less of a concern. But even a non-emergent hospital visit can result in a large medical bill...
by Susie Skog | Aug 6, 2026 | Insights & Trends
Are you having trouble communicating with your partner, friends or colleagues? Do you forget what your friend just told you only minutes after the conversation ended? In a world geared toward multitasking, it can be hard to drop fully into a conversation and just...
by Susie Skog | Aug 5, 2026 | Insights & Trends
If you’re like many people, you tend to do at least a little work from home.Dont let an outdated office hold you back.Give your home office an upgrade by splurging on something inspirational. Something that excites you.Next, focus on lighting. The best bet is to set...
by Susie Skog | Aug 3, 2026 | Insights & Trends
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by Susie Skog | Aug 2, 2026 | Insights & Trends
Moving to a new community is one of the best chances you’ll get to build real relationships — with neighbors, local business owners, and the friends you haven’t met yet. Here in Lake Norman, whether you’ve just settled into a new home in Cornelius,...
by Susie Skog | Aug 1, 2026 | Insights & Trends
Thinking about buying a home in Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, or Huntersville? One of the biggest questions buyers ask before starting their search is how much they need to save for a down payment. The good news: there’s more flexibility than most people...
by Susie Skog | Jul 31, 2026 | Insights & Trends
Rain, the bride falling into a pool, a wedding cake falling over, and deposit money thats lost because the venue went out of business a week ago.What do all of these have in common? Theyre all things that can go wrong at a wedding that can be covered by wedding...
by Susie Skog | Jul 30, 2026 | Insights & Trends
If you have a sign in your front yard warning burglars that you have a home alarm system in place, you could be attracting a new breed of scammer. Thats the warning from the consumer watchdogs at Consumer Reports, who say scammers look for signs of existing...