Purchase agreements have been hammered out, inspections have been done and issues that were uncovered are being addressed, and the closing date has been set. There’s just one last hurdle to clear before certainty that you are moving: the appraisal. Over the past three months, real-estate appraisals have held back more… read more →
Reston Community Center will hold the 28th Annual Reston Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration on January 19 and 20, 2013. The focus of this year’s Celebration will be on community service. The 2013 Celebration will include events at RCC Hunters Woods, Southgate Community Center, and Northern Virginia Hebrew… read more →
With only three hours to spare before the midnight deadline on January 1, the Senate avoided the Fiscal Cliff by agreeing to a deal. Technically, the government went over the cliff, since the Senate’s version didn’t formally pass until two hours after the deadline, and the House of Representatives didn’t… read more →
Banks are getting very cautious about home mortgage loans these days — right up to the closing date. Even consumers with good credit and plenty of cash may find themselves out on the sidewalk if any of these last-minute loan application issues pop up. To make sure you’re on the… read more →
In todays economy, it is more important than ever to be fully aware of what is going on with your home loan. That pile of mortgage papers you sign could contain fraud or errors that expose you to massive costs or even criminal charges. Here’s how to protect yourself. Request… 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 →