Father’s Day is June 15th! Have you made plans yet? If not, treat dad to breakfast in bed, a homemade card, or maybe a trip to a local festival! Regardless of what you choose, Dad will have these memories for years to come. Places and Events to Visit Annual Father’s… read more →
The tight housing market has sparked the return of bidding wars and desperate buyers in certain cities and towns. While you may need to act fast to land your dream home, haste will make waste if you end up with a money pit. With that, here are five key warning… read more →
When you started researching what it takes to buy a home, you probably came face-to-face with one number over and over again: 20 percent. Traditionally, that’s how much was needed to buy a home. These days, there are a number of alternatives to the 20 percent down payment, with some… read more →
Despite your best efforts at cleanliness, your carpet will eventually become the victim of drops, spills, accidents and whatever’s on the bottom of your shoes. To learn how professionals handle problem areas and keep carpets looking new, read these 10 tips. Blot Stains, Don’t Rub Dab stains with a cleaning… read more →
When choosing a contractor to head up your remodel, these simple steps can mean the difference between complete confidence and sleepless nights. Remember that when you’re hiring a remodeler, you are buying a service and not a product. Quality of service will determine the quality of the finished project. Here… read more →
Summer signals the start of two hallowed seasons: homebuying and baseball. Like the national pastime, purchasing a home supposedly comes with its own set of “unwritten rules.” Conventional wisdom and considered opinion have long led consumers to believe you never make an offer on the first home you tour, or… read more →
Choosing a home isn’t easy. For most of us, the largest chunk of our income goes to paying for a roof over our heads. Whether you are renting or buying, you want to make sure you aren’t being taken advantage of. Don’t let your emotions cloud the fact that this is… read more →
U.S. mortgage rates fell for a fifth week, reducing borrowing costs as home-price gains slow. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage was 4.12 percent this week, down from 4.14 percent and the lowest since October, Freddie Mac said in a statement on Thursday. The average 15-year rate slipped… read more →
The fun filled Celebrate Fairfax! Festival is anxiously awaited by Northern Virginia residents every summer. Why? Every year it gets better and better with more exhibits, crafts, artisans, companies, and food vendors. Also, its a great excuse to revel in your younger years while listening to bands from decades past. This… read more →
Dirty light fixtures not only look bad, they reduce brightness and waste energy. Dirty bulbs shed 30% less light than clean ones, says the U.S. Department of Energy. Add a dusty, dead-bug riddled cover, and you’ve got an automatic dimmer, whether you want one or not. Got a dirty light fixture?… read more →