Chuck Barberini Real Estate

“Just Thinking” When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these Rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just Powers from the Consent of the Governed, that whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these Ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its Foundation on such Principles, and organizing its Powers in such ...

Check Out This Weeks Newsletter When you’re gathering with clients or neighbors this July 4th, if anyone asks, “ Which state is the most patriotic? ” you won’t have to guess. Thanks to WalletHub’s latest data drop, you’ll have a definitive answer, and a few surprising facts to go with it. WalletHub ranked all 50 states across 13 different metrics to find where Americans show the most pride and civic commitment. The full study compares states on things like military service, voter turnout, and volunteerism.  Let’s take a look at some of the standouts. Top 3 Most Patriotic States in 2025 Virginia tops the list this year, and not just because it’s home to the Pentagon. For every 100,000 civilians, Virginia has over 1,850 active-duty military personnel, ranking third in the country. More than 103 veterans per 1,000 civilians call the state home, and nearly 73% of adults voted in the 2024 presidential election, well above the national average of 66%.  Add in a top-five ranking for ...