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13 December 2024 | 9 replies
Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.
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9 December 2024 | 98 replies
It's not like we have a gold standard any longer.
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13 December 2024 | 13 replies
What are your tips on finding and evaluating areas to purchase?
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30 December 2024 | 10 replies
Thank you so much for all the tips and pointer!
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12 December 2024 | 8 replies
Hi there MasonI am newer than new and would certainly appreciate any tips or advice you may have.
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12 December 2024 | 4 replies
I think there is so much value in having a supportive network, so I'm looking to set up a monthly lunch for us to exchange ideas, tips, and encouragement.
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13 December 2024 | 22 replies
But, thank you for the tip.
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23 January 2025 | 165 replies
Gold got melted I know friends of mine that lost their homes in the Atlas Peak fire in Napa that lived in my old hood Silverado country club they were back sifting through looking for all their diamonds.
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10 December 2024 | 36 replies
Bottom line these are NOT federally regulated or state regulated loans.. they who have the gold make the rules.