February 19, 2009

Housing Stability Plan & The White House Blog

Posted to Marcy Hammett

Regarding the Housing Stability Plan, this inquiring mind wants to know:

Must I be behind on my mortgage payments to be eligible for a modification?

Apparently NO – Borrowers who are having problems remaining current on their mortgage payments may be eligible if their income is insufficient to continue to make their mortgage payments & they’re at risk of impending default, due to a variety of factors, such as a reduced or loss of income, increase in expenses, or an interest rate that will be adjusted to a level the homeowner can’t afford.

Check my source for more details & FAQs: The White House Blog

Posted By: Marcy Hammett



February 05, 2009

If You Love Your Pets...

Posted to Area Attractions & Events, Marcy Hammett

…please do me a favor, in honor of my Bichon Nikki’s 10th Birthday, please visit a very special place called The Lakeland Animal Shelter. Owned & operated by the Lakeland Animal Welfare Society (LAWS), a non-profit, tax exempt organization, the shelter is located 3 miles south of Elkhorn, Wisconsin on Highway 67.  It’s open to the public 6 days a week, staffed by a combination of trained, dedicated employees & enthusiastic volunteers. Their goal is to provide temporary care to stray & abandoned animals and to seek good homes for their permanent adoption.

As volunteers you can walk dogs, foster kittens, drop off food & cleaning supplies (see Their WISHLIST) or make a cash donation. Donate Now on line at The Network for Good.  The last time I was there I took home 2 kittens that had been fostered by a  family in Elkhorn (after the  24 waiting period & application process).  They encourage the “Buddy System”, when you adopt 2 animals at the same time, you get a discount & who can resist a sale!

Dogs & cats have been part of my life since I was a child.  Nikki, my Birthday Boy, joined my daughter Kayla and me shortly after my divorce & he’s been a real trooper.  Living first in a condo, then a small cottage & now a real house with a huge fenced in yard, which he now has to share with Rocky (8) and an annoying little sister Lexie (6 months).  I know I’m crazy to have 3 dogs & 2 cats but they’re my family & they keep me sane.  So my advice is, if you are “pet-less” or have room for one more, visit The Shelter & help them write another Success Story.

Happy Birthday Nick – I hope you are around for another 10!!






Posted By: Marcy Hammett