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When Scott Cox warns that homebuilders may be fighting for fewer buyers, he is pointing to a peril that glossy price charts can conceal. A market can look strong because homes remain expensive, while the pool of households able or willing to purchase quietly shrinks. For builders, the difference between a high price and a healthy market is not academic; it determines whether projects survive. Homebuilding depends on a chain of confidence: buyers qualify for mortgages, lenders advance capital, contractors keep crews working, and suppliers deliver materials. When borrowing costs, insurance, taxes, or uncertainty push households to wait, raising asking prices does not summon replacements. It can instead narrow the audience. Unsold inventory ties up cash, delays development, and turns a subdivision into a warning sign for investors. For veteran entrepreneurs, this contraction is a threat and a test of discipline. A veteran-owned construction, design, brokerage, or home-services firm ma...

Choosing home care is a personal decision. Families want dependable help, but they also want a caregiver who sees the person behind the schedule and the checklist. Family Private Care Services, based in Roswell, Georgia, builds its approach around that kind of relationship: serving older adults across North Fulton and treating every client like family. Led by CEO and Owner Tony Plummer, the veteran-owned company continues its award-winning home care work in the community. For local families, that means support designed to help older adults remain comfortable in familiar surroundings while giving relatives another set of caring hands. Home care can cover everyday needs that become more challenging with age, from companionship and help with routines to practical assistance around the home. The right support is shaped by the individual, not by a one-size-fits-all assumption. A family may need a little help each week, while another may be looking for more regular assistance. Talking ope...

Measles is more than a disease returning to the headlines. It is a warning light flashing across the American public-health system. Experts point to declining vaccination rates and weakening trust in health institutions as factors that can leave communities vulnerable to outbreaks. Because measles spreads so readily, a small gap in protection can become a much larger test of communication, access, and preparedness. For veterans, the consequences are not abstract. Veterans live, work, travel, and raise families in the same communities as everyone else, and many rely on a mix of VA, employer-sponsored, and community healthcare. An outbreak can mean added pressure on clinics, disrupted appointments, and difficult decisions for households caring for infants, older relatives, or people with weakened immune systems. Anyone unsure of their vaccination history can ask a healthcare professional whether records or additional protection are needed. Veteran entrepreneurs may face another kind of...

Finding reliable support for an aging parent is personal. Families want caregivers who are skilled, dependable, and respectful of the routines that make a house feel like home. In Roswell, Georgia, Family Private Care Services has built its work around that need, continuing to provide home care to older adults across North Fulton County. The veteran-owned company is led by CEO and Owner Tony Plummer and operates from its Woodstock Road office. Home care can help older adults remain in familiar surroundings while getting assistance with everyday life. Depending on an individual’s needs and care plan, support may include companionship, help with daily activities, meal preparation, or a reassuring presence for family members who can’t always be there. The right arrangement is personal: a conversation about preferences, schedules, and goals helps families understand what kind of help may fit. For Roswell households, a local provider can also make it easier to discuss practical details ...

Family Private Care Services is continuing its award-winning home care work in Roswell, Georgia, bringing practical support to older adults who want to remain comfortable at home. Led by CEO and Owner Tony Plummer, the veteran-owned company serves families across North Fulton County from its Woodstock Road office. That local presence matters: families can connect with a nearby team, discuss changing needs, and explore care options without treating a major decision like a distant transaction. Home care can include help with everyday routines, companionship, and support that gives family caregivers room to recharge. The right plan is personal, flexible, and shaped around each client’s preferences, health, and household. Running a care business can draw on strengths many veterans develop through military service: planning, accountability, clear communication, and the ability to adapt when circumstances change. Those qualities are useful in a field where trust and consistency matter eve...

A major shift is approaching in mortgage appraisals—and veterans, homebuyers, and veteran-owned businesses should not mistake a temporary bridge for a permanent solution. The Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 is on the way, while a limited government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) exception allows certain loans to continue using UAD 2.6 through May 19, 2027. But an important protection changes sooner: representation and warranty relief begins to fall away on March 1, 2027. That gap matters. The exception gives parts of the mortgage industry more time to transition, but it does not mean every lender, loan, or appraisal can use the older format until the final date. Nor does it freeze other requirements. Lenders and appraisal partners will need to confirm which rules apply to each transaction, and veterans should ask questions early rather than assume the process will be identical from one lender to another. UAD 3.6 is designed to modernize how appraisal information is collected and de...

A custom car from a superhero movie can make headlines, but the value of a purchase isn’t always measured by its price tag. The supplied information doesn’t confirm that Tony Stark’s Acura NSX is currently for sale or provide an asking price. It does point to something shoppers can act on today: supporting veteran-owned businesses, including makers such as Sticky Spoons Jam featured by the Veteran Makers Market. For veteran entrepreneurs, a market like this can offer more than a place to display products. It can connect small businesses with customers who might not otherwise discover them, while creating opportunities to tell the story behind a brand. That visibility matters. Many veteran-owned companies start with limited budgets, small teams, and the challenge of competing with established businesses that have bigger advertising reach. Those challenges can look different from one business to another. A veteran who makes jam, for example, may need to manage sourcing, food-safety r...

A Veteran Makers Market is more than a place to shop; it’s a chance to meet the people behind local products and services. The market shines a light on veteran-owned businesses and invites the community to support entrepreneurs who have carried skills from military life into civilian work. Every purchase can help a small business grow, build connections, and become a lasting part of its neighborhood. For many veterans, entrepreneurship offers a way to shape a new career around familiar strengths. Military experience can involve leadership, logistics, planning, teamwork, and calm decision-making under pressure. Those abilities can be valuable in business, whether someone is making handcrafted goods, offering professional services, running a food company, or building a technology startup. A market gives shoppers a tangible way to discover that range of talent. Starting a business is still a major challenge. New owners must find customers, manage costs, set prices, handle regulations, a...

Across battleground districts, Democrats are turning Medicaid into a defining test of Republican leadership. In advertisements and on debate stages, they are pressing opponents to defend the One Big Beautiful Bill, arguing that its nearly $1 trillion reduction in Medicaid funding helps pay for tax cuts that primarily benefit wealthier Americans. The attack is direct: lawmakers who supported the measure must explain what fewer federal dollars could mean for patients, families, and local communities. For Republicans, the challenge is not simply to describe the bill’s promises. It is to answer a difficult question: if federal support falls, who absorbs the consequences? States may face pressure to narrow eligibility, reduce payments to providers, or limit services, depending on how they respond. The precise effects will vary by state and implementation. But uncertainty itself can unsettle households and employers who rely on stable access to care. That uncertainty matters to veteran e...

The words “In Memory of Kevin Roarke Dean” and the heading “Army” offer a brief but meaningful tribute. They connect Kevin’s name with military service and record that Theodore Marzonie Jr made a donation in his memory. The inscription does not specify the gift’s recipient or purpose, so it would be wrong to assume what program it supports. Still, a memorial donation can carry an important idea: remembrance can become action. For veterans considering entrepreneurship, that idea resonates. Service leaves people with experience, relationships, and a sense of responsibility. With practical support, those strengths can help build businesses that create jobs, solve local problems, and contribute to communities long after military service ends. Veterans often bring valuable habits to business ownership: planning under pressure, adapting when circumstances change, and working toward shared goals. These abilities can transfer to managing a team, serving customers, or keeping a small company ...

Putting looks simple until a match is on the line. Dream Putt is stepping into that pressure-filled part of golf with an early-access release for Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S, inviting players to practice and play in a virtual-reality setting. The project also puts a spotlight on its creator, Jeffrey David Golf, LLC, a veteran-owned small business based in Melbourne, Florida. The company was founded by Jeffrey Mocini, a competitive amateur golfer. That combination matters: Dream Putt is not just a technology project with golf imagery layered on top. Its roots are in a sport where touch, routine, and reading a putt make a real difference. Early access gives players a chance to explore the experience while the product is still developing, and gives the business an opportunity to learn from how people actually use it. For Quest 3 and 3S owners, virtual reality can make a putting activity feel more hands-on than watching a screen or tapping through a conventional game. Players can use t...

Collaborative Shared Technologies LLC has received recognition from the Veteran Institute, a milestone that highlights the value of veteran-owned businesses in the government marketplace. The announcement refers to an October date, though the available details do not specify the exact recognition or program. Even without those specifics, the news offers a useful reminder: veteran entrepreneurs can turn their experience, leadership, and mission-focused approach into meaningful business opportunities. For a veteran-owned company, recognition can help build credibility with potential customers and partners. Government buyers need capable suppliers, and signs of professional achievement may encourage decision-makers to take a closer look. That does not guarantee a contract, of course. Businesses still need to show that their services meet the agency’s requirements, offer sound value, and can be delivered reliably. Recognition works best as one part of a strong business story—not a subst...

After months of pressure on prospective homebuyers, a modest shift in mortgage rates offered a welcome pause in housing’s downward slide. Rates moved toward 7.30% during a turbulent week in the bond market, as the 10-year Treasury yield slipped below 5%. That change does not make homes suddenly affordable, nor does it guarantee a lasting decline. But when borrowing costs stop climbing, some buyers who had stepped back may begin reconsidering their plans—and sellers may see renewed interest. For veterans, the movement matters alongside a benefit many earned through service: the VA home loan program. Eligible borrowers may qualify for a mortgage with no down payment and without private mortgage insurance, subject to lender and program requirements. Those features can reduce upfront costs, but they do not erase closing expenses, taxes, insurance, or the effect of a high interest rate. Even a small rate change can alter a monthly payment and the total interest paid over time, making it ...

Murray State University is recognizing the service and community spirit of VFW Post 6291 through the naming of a new lounge. The gesture gives students and visitors a place to gather while keeping veterans’ contributions visible on campus. The announcement also mentions Wisdom Tree Technologies, a veteran-owned business, pointing to a broader opportunity: honoring veterans can include acknowledging the work they do after service, including building companies and creating jobs. A named lounge may seem like a modest campus feature, but a welcoming shared space can make a real difference in daily university life. Students need places to meet, study, and connect outside the classroom. When that space carries a veteran organization’s name, it can also prompt conversations about military service, leadership, and the many paths veterans take after leaving the armed forces. Recognition becomes part of the campus environment rather than a moment that passes after a ceremony. For veteran ent...

Finding dependable heating and cooling help matters in Eustis, where Florida’s long, humid summers can put air-conditioning systems to work day after day. Lucas Air, a veteran-owned HVAC contractor, has published a dedicated service page for Eustis and nearby Lake County communities. The page gives local homeowners and businesses a place to learn about the company’s service area and HVAC support. It also offers a useful example of how a focused online presence can help a small business connect with the people it serves. A location-specific page can make it easier for customers to find relevant information when a system stops cooling, needs routine attention, or requires professional evaluation. Instead of leaving visitors to guess whether a contractor works in their neighborhood, a dedicated page clearly speaks to the community. For customers, that clarity can save time when comparing local options. For the business, it creates a direct way to explain its services and reach people ...

A new contest over America’s health future is moving from clinics into campaign offices. Dozens of medical professionals are seeking congressional seats and influential state posts this midterm season, as Democrats organize a direct response to the Make America Healthy Again agenda’s growing influence on national health policy. The doctor-candidates bring clinical credentials to a political fight increasingly shaped by questions of public trust, scientific evidence, health costs, and who gets to decide what “healthy” means. Seven physicians are running for Congress, including Democrats Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, Annie Andrews in South Carolina, and Amish Shah. Their campaigns are part of a wider push that reaches beyond Washington to state governments, where lawmakers can shape insurance rules, public-health programs, licensing, and health-care budgets. A medical degree does not settle every policy dispute, but these candidates can draw on firsthand experience with patients and heal...

A striking result from cancer research could offer new hope to people facing an aggressive form of lung cancer. Amgen says its drug, when combined with an immunotherapy from AstraZeneca, reduced the risk of death by 58% compared with the relevant control in a clinical study. The finding is promising—but it is a reported trial result, not a guarantee for every patient or a cure. The combination brings together two approaches to treatment. Amgen’s medicine is designed to target cancer, while AstraZeneca’s immunotherapy works by helping the immune system recognize and attack tumor cells. Pairing treatments can sometimes make it harder for cancer to survive, though the benefits and risks depend on the specific disease, treatment plan, and individual patient. The information available here does not provide the trial’s full design, patient numbers, duration of follow-up, or side-effect profile, all of which matter when interpreting a headline figure. For veterans, the stakes of advances li...

For veteran entrepreneurs, a strong business network can open doors to customers, partners, and procurement opportunities. VETBIZ Connect, associated with the United States Veterans Inc. Chamber of Commerce, brings that business focus together with an important reminder: your privacy matters. Whether you are exploring the community or building relationships, understanding how a website uses cookies can help you make informed choices while protecting your business information. Cookies are small data files that a website may save in your browser. They can help a site remember preferences, keep certain features working, or understand how visitors use its pages. For a business owner, that can mean a smoother return visit, easier access to relevant resources, and fewer repeated steps. Cookies are not the same as a complete record of your company, and their purpose and use depend on the website’s policies and settings. Some cookies are essential for basic site functions, while others may...

A Virginia man has been arrested after police say he used a sledgehammer to damage a statue near Marine Corps Base Quantico, including breaking off the head of the Marine modeled after Cpl. Harlon Block. The incident has drawn attention not only because of the monument’s history, but also because damage to a landmark can affect the people and businesses that help preserve and interpret it. Prince William County police said officers responded at about 10:13 p.m. Wednesday to reports of property destruction near the base. Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, 27, was arrested at the scene. He faces charges of felony destruction of property, trespass with intent to damage property, and felony injury to a monument. The charges are allegations, and the case will proceed through the court system. Police said the attack caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. The Washington Post also reported that another figure was missing the bayonet attached to his rifle and that a third figure’s h...

A brokerage can recruit a roomful of ambitious agents and still watch its business stumble. The reason may not be a lack of talent. It may be a lack of training. A real estate license confirms that a person has met a state’s entry requirements; it does not automatically teach the daily systems, supervision, and document standards that protect clients and keep transactions moving. When firms mistake recruitment for readiness, new agents—and the clients who trust them—can be left navigating a high-stakes business without a map. Prelicensing education lays essential groundwork, but brokerage work is built from practical details: how to open a transaction file, meet deadlines, communicate with clients, submit offers, record decisions, and escalate questions. Practices vary by state and company, so a new agent needs clear, current guidance rather than assumptions. A missed signature or poorly documented conversation can delay a deal, create confusion, or expose the agent and brokerage to...