Jen Ward REALTOR® Blog

Your Library Card Is Worth More Than You Think

If you've been paying for ebooks or audiobooks, you may have been leaving money on the table. The Libby app, built by OverDrive, connects directly to your local public library and lets you borrow digital books, audiobooks, and magazines for free, with no late fees, on any device. All you need is a l

Choosing A Paint Sheen | Indoor & Outdoor Winter Fun | Year of the Horse

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on February 2nd and predicted 6 more weeks of winter. His forecasts have been correct only 35-39% of the time, so we'll see if colder temps will persist. If you love outdoor winter fun, check out the Havre de Grace Ice Festival. There will be ice sculptures, a chili

Come on, get happy...we're going to Maryland!

It's official: Maryland is the second-happiest state, according to WalletHub.    WalletHub drew upon the findings of “happiness” research to determine which environmental factors are linked to a person’s overall well-being and satisfaction with life. Maryland ranked #2 partly because: It has one of

Going Green | Saving for an Emergency | Indoor Planting

Happy Lunar New Year! Winter can seem dark and depressing once the holidays are over. But long, dark nights can also be the source of great beauty. I went to Alaska in September and saw the Northern Lights. They were surreal and hauntingly beautiful (scroll to the bottom to see my photo). The next f