Archive for February, 2009

I Was Fifteen, And A Prisioner Of War

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

March is Women’s History Month.  Wesley Homes is proud to feature resident Margaret Squires, in honor of her experience as a POW during World War II.

 
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 Click the arrow above to hear Margaret describe her life in the Philippines at the time of her capture, and details of her internment and rescue.
It was early in 1942 and Margaret [...]

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Reverse Mortgage…Is This A Good Option When You Can’t Sell Your Home?

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

Understanding if a Reverse Mortgage is an Option for You?
How it works: If you’re at least 62 and own your own home, you can tap your equity by taking out a reverse mortgage. You’ll need an appraisal, an inspection, a mortgage broker, and a lender-just as you do for a traditional mortgage. Payments on the [...]

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