Mothers are celebrated in many countries on different dates and in different ways. While Mother’s Day traditions and customs vary, everyone knows how important it is to honor moms for everything they do all year long. Here are fun Mother’s Day traditions in 10 other countries.
Looking for a special way to spend Mother’s Day this year? Here are some ideas of ways to spend some family time with mom on Mother’s Day in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Mother’s Day Brunch Take mom out to brunch this Mother’s Day. Here are some restaurants with… read more →
The Washington, DC area and its surrounding communities in Maryland and Virginia host lots of annual festivals and special events. All dates, prices, and activities mentioned are subject to change. DC Craft Beer Festival May 9, 2015 Washington Convention Center. Washington, DC. The American craft beer tasting will feature seminars… read more →
When you’re selling your home, it is natural to assume that anything you can safely remove is yours to keep—like the light fixtures you painstakingly cleaned and repaired, or the appliances you bought last year—but the buyer may want some of those items, too. Rather than keep everything, you should… read more →
Curb appeal is the first thing a prospective buyer notices and one of the only things your neighbors know about your home. Giving your front door a makeover can impact your curb appeal quite a bit. You may find yourself at the home improvement store drooling over beautiful oak… read more →
One of the hardest parts of getting a mortgage is interpreting advice from all the parties involved: mortgage lender, real estate agent, insurer, attorney or escrow officer, tax adviser, financial adviser, plus your family, friends and colleagues. Since your mortgage lender is involved in all parts of a financed home… read more →
You’ve sold your home – congratulations! You’ve found another home to buy – congratulations again! Unfortunately, coordinating the settlement dates on your current home and your new home isn’t working out quite as you planned. Rather than putting your belongings in storage and staying with relatives or in a hotel… read more →