Being uprooted is frightening for anyone. But renters endure added stressors: They often are the last to know that a foreclosure is in the works, having paid their rent faithfully each month; and they typically are the most misinformed about their own rights, through no fault of their own. Know… read more →
Finish school, find a job, get married, buy a house. In that order. While this is often still the traditional pattern of life events for many women, more and more single women are buying their first house earlier in their lives. Whether it’s because rents are high, home prices are… read more →
In the wake of Newtown, the sale of armoured backpacks is on the rise. As a parent, I understand the overwhelming need to safegaurd your child. The cost, around $200.00, is miniscule compared to the value of a life. We try to teach our children right from wrong, and for… read more →
An extinct whale, found? If this is true, it is truly something amazing!! Sadly, today most of us take things with a grain of salt. Regarding this, I think personally I will. If this is accurate informtion, what else lives in our world that was thought to be gone? Makes… read more →
When a seller wants to sell a home and finds a buyer who wants to buy it, you’d think they’d have a deal. What could go wrong? These days, plenty. In this tough financial climate, there are both longstanding pitfalls and a crop of new ones. At best, these can… read more →
Christmas at Mount Vernon has been named as one of the “12 Places to Catch the Holiday Spirit” by AAA! Mount Vernon is joyfully decking the halls for Christmas at Mount Vernon, a special daytime program offered through January. Themed decorations (including 12 Christmas trees), historical chocolate-making demonstrations, and 18th-century dancing will… read more →
We all know about little hidden gems, whether in Virginia, Maryland or D.C., where our children aren’t the only ones having fun at the park. It’s safe to admit there is a child in all of us; no matter the age. My favorite is Burke Lake Park where there are bike… read more →