Harbor Club Blog

What does Thanksgiving look like for you and your family this year? No doubt, it's going to be a bit different. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the country, we're all trying to ensure our family and friends remain in good health. For many, that means nixing big gatherings on Thanksgiving -- a holiday known for large, boisterous get-togethers. But don't be dismayed. This year's festivities may be the start of new, cherished traditions. Here are some ideas to keep if fun yet safe this year and beyond. 

Have you used Zoom yet? During the pandemic, many of us are working from home. Zoom, as well as other online meeting applications, such as FaceTime and Google Hangouts, are now common tools for gathering safely -- especially for those working remotely. Just like you would with a face-to-face meeting, you want to be presentable online. But have you put much thought into your background? Not those wonky, virtual backgrounds, but the actual room you're in during the meeting? If you're lucky, you're in a home office or another quiet, multi-purpose space. (By the way, we're seeing a significant uptick in need for rooms like that in real estate.)

Since we're all being urged to stay home while COVID-19 plays out, we figured it's the perfect time to get some cooking and baking done. And as a Southern Living-Inspired Community, we've gathered a list of easy, Southern-Living recipes that utilize staple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. Get ready -- now is the time to ditch the junk food and eat well while you're hunkered down in your house. 

While many economists predicted that mortgage rates were going to go up this time of year, they've actually dropped to record lows. According to Freddie Mac, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages are currently hovering around 3.5%, and 15-year mortgages are just shy of 3%. That makes borrowed money a very economical option for homebuyers right now -- and the perfect time to buy a home. 

Are you struggling to stick to your New Year's health and fitness resolutions? You're not the only one. According to U.S. News & World Report, the failure rate for all New Year's resolutions is around 80 percent. It doesn't have to be that way, especially here at Harbor Club. Here are helpful tips on how to finally stick to your healthy resolutions once and for all.