If you’re thinking about selling your house, sinking a bunch of bank into home improvements probably isn’t high on the priority list. But inexpensive upgrades are crucial to curb appeal. Or as Marita Ryan Kenna, an associate real estate agent at Eugenia Anderson in Pearl River, NY, puts it, “Pay… read more →
What includes a sprig of mint, a twist of citrus, and packs a real punch in every room of the house? Here’s a hint: It’s better suited to a spray bottle than a cocktail glass. We’re talking about DIY all-natural household cleaners, of course — the kind that side-step harsh… read more →
Herndon Festival May 28-31, 2015. Downtown Herndon, Virginia. The free summer festival features live entertainment, international foods, carnival rides and games, children’s entertainment, a business exposition, 10k & 5k races, a Fitness expo, fireworks and more. Vintage Virginia Wine Festival May 30-31, 2015. Bull Run Park, Centreville, Virginia. Enjoy samples… read more →
Think of a contingency clause as insurance. Once you find a home and make an offer, you hope everything will go smoothly; but in case it doesn’t, you have a contingency clause in place that allows you to back out of the contract without losing money. Most agreements already have… read more →
Should you trade in your rental digs for a slice of that American Dream? Well is so than: “Go east, young person!” Yes, that’s right. Our data scientists crunched a lot of numbers to come up with the places where you can get the most bang for your buying buck, and… read more →
Make sure a new home is what you want before you seal the deal. According to Trulia’s latest survey, twice as many people prefer new homes to existing homes. “New” means exactly that: brand-new properties that have never been lived in before, or homes purchased in the preconstruction phase. On the… read more →
Memorial Day is celebrated by millions of Americans each year. It is a time set aside for us to pay our respects to the men and women who have given their lives while serving in the military. They died protecting the freedoms that today we enjoy, and Memorial Day reminds… read more →
Watch out for these sneaky score pitfalls that could ruin your credit and keep you from moving into your next place. When it comes to major financial transactions, your credit score matters. By now you know there’s no getting around the fact that financial institutions weigh a lot against those… read more →