Friday, August 20th: – “Disney in Concert”– Wolf Trap’s latest music-and-video collaboration stars characters and songs from the silver screen that you and your kids know and love. “Disney in Concert” will feature the Wolf Trap Orchestra playing songs from “Frozen,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid” and more,… read more →
Death isn’t on the minds of most homeowners on closing day, because we all live forever, right? Unfortunately, no. Let’s face it: it’s really never too early to consider what happens to your mortgage should you pass away. The financial obligation of a home loan does linger after death. There’s… read more →
Ah, your first apartment. It may be smaller than a closet with a next-door neighbor who likes to blast Celine Dion into the wee hours of the morning, but hey, it’s a space to call your own. Whether you’re moving away from college or out of Mom and Dad’s house,… read more →
The home-improvement shows you see on TV make it look so easy. Buy a complete dump of a house with “good bones,” and presto change-o, turn it into your dream home. The reality, however, is that buying a fixer-upper is some serious work. One option is to hire someone to… read more →
Your offer has been accepted. You’re counting the days until you can move into your new home, but one question is lingering in the back of your mind: What happens if the property has liens on it? Fortunately, the title company or agent typically will uncover any liens — unpaid property taxes,… read more →
Rental vacancy rates have dropped, which means competition for apartments and other rentals can be fierce. But if you’re a renter looking for a new place, you still need to be sure your home will meet your needs, and that means looking for more than just adequate square footage, a… read more →
You’ve decided to sell your home, and you want to get top dollar for it. And you’ve seen TV shows where homeowners spend thousands of dollars staging their homes for sale, but there’s an important detail to consider: You don’t have thousands and thousands to spend. The good news is… read more →
Friday August 14th: Zac Brown Band and the Avett Brothers On his summer tour of major league baseball stadiums, Zac Brown will set up the Nationals Park outfield with another popular country crossover group, the Avett Brothers. Brown has been mixing in the hits he’s known for, such as “Chicken… read more →
While the essential elements of shopping for a mortgage are the same for a purchase or refinance, refinancing usually starts with a decision to improve your cash flow or change your debt profile. You should determine your goal for refinancing before you meet with a mortgage professional. Once you’ve… read more →
Going away to college and living in an apartment for the first time can be a challenge. While having newfound freedom is a plus, keeping tabs on a place is yet another big responsibility for young students. Along with this responsibility comes safety concerns. How can you keep your apartment safe while… read more →