Securing your home against winter is always a prime consideration for homeowners, no matter where you live. Regardless of what direction the cost of heating oil, propane, and other fuels is heading, it makes good sense to ensure that you and your family stay comfortable the entire season while protecting… read more →
When it comes to convenience, dishwashers can’t be beat, but it’s all for naught if you’re not using it right. Use these tips to get the most out of your machine and say goodbye to stuck-on messes for good. 1. Overloading. If you try to pile in too many dishes,… read more →
The steps we take now can pave the way to our Financial Future. Some good and some bad choices can sway us towards years of debt or a strong Retirement. We chose the top 4 categories that impact your short term and long term Financial future. We rated these choices… read more →
That outlet is called a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). It’s there to protect YOU from electrical shock! When you look at a normal 120-volt outlet in the United States, there are two vertical slots and then a round hole centered below them. The left slot is slightly larger than the… read more →
(VIRGINIA) – There has never been a better time to refinance your home. That’s because of a little-known government program called the Home Affordable Refinance Plan (HARP). This allows Americans to refinance their homes at shockingly low rates, and reduce their payments by as much as $4,905 a year. But here’s… read more →
It doesn’t need to be played on a Sunday to be super … but it would certainly help. With snow and chilly temperatures battering the region, NFL officials said this week that contingency plans call for Super Bowl XLVIII to be played at any point between Friday, Jan. 31, and… read more →
With tightening credit markets, low savings rates and stagnant wages, many first-time homebuyers find themselves struggling to amass a down payment. The solution? Parents! Twenty-seven percent of first-time homebuyers received a down payment as a gift from “the good ol’ bank of mom and dad,” says Walter Molony, economics spokesperson for… read more →
The average sales price for homes that went to closing across Northern Virginia’s inner and outer suburbs in 2013 stood at $476,913, an increase of 7.4 percent from the $444,103 reported a year ago, according to new figures. A total of 34,225 residential properties were sold… read more →
Housing is typically the biggest expense in a household budget. It would be nice to reduce that major expense when you’re retired. Once you are near retirement, you might want to consider downsizing or relocating to somewhere more affordable. There are many choices because you won’t be tied down to a location near your (former) employer.… read more →
Bitterly cold air has again settled southward from the Arctic into a large part of the Eastern states. Unlike the outbreak from early January, this time the cold will have more staying power. Through the end of January, the polar vortex will hover just north of the United States border… read more →