You’ve got $500,000 in liquid assets for your retirement and you’re still 15 years away. All your bills are paid; you have a small mortgage on your home; cars are paid for and great credit. Don’t break your arm patting yourself on the back yet. People think more about what they’re going to do when […]
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TOP 5 Fun Activities in Northern Virginia this October
Get your fall fix at the best seasonal events in the region. From Burke to Alexandria, these family fun harvest festivals and spooky thrills are sure to please. To find other great regional fall happenings that didn’t top our list, visit the Fairfax County website. 1. The Glow: A Jack-O-Lantern ExperienceLake Fairfax Park, RestonThursday – […]
Dora Kelley Nature Park Fun & Free Activity for Kids in Virginia
With the last days of summer waning, treat the kiddos to a fun and free visit to the Dora Kelley Nature Park. The park is perfect for an after school visit or for a weekend daytrip. Nestled between Lincolnia and Alexandria West, Dora Kelley Nature Park is part of a 50-acre woodland nature preserve straddling […]
6 Ah-Ha Hacks the Pros Use to Max Out Bathroom Space!
Bathroom storage can be awfully tight. Bust it out with these ideas. You fantasize about a bathroom big enough for hot yoga after a steamy shower — a space that can be your personal refuge from the hurly-burly of your house (your life!). Instead, you’ve got a bath cluttered with all your toiletries right out […]
Burke Nursery & Garden Centre’s Annual Fall Festival & Pumpkin Playground
Opening October 1st thru October 31st 2017 The Burke Garden Centre presents the 23rd annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Playground! This year’s festival will run from October 1st through October 31st and is located at 9401 Burke Rd. in Burke. The festival hours are: 9am to 8pm – Monday thru Thursday9am to 9pm – Friday […]
Preparing to Sell Your Home? The Best 5 Projects to Do Now!
Buyers will simply flock to your home if you tackle these value adds. Planning on selling your home in the spring? Good news — that leaves plenty of time to tackle all sorts of projects this fall that will help you snag top dollar when the tulips start blooming. Take an objective look around your […]
Mortgage Interest Rates – A Historical Perspective
From 1968 to today; Look how the interest rates have changed In 1968, mortgage rates were 8.5%. The next year, rates went down to 7%. Homeowners could buy a 15-20% larger home for the same payments if they could find someone to assume their mortgage. FHA and VA mortgages were very popular in certain price […]
Convincing Advantages with the New Standard Deduction
Advantages for the new Tax Law for Standard Deductions The new tax law doubles the standard deduction and it is estimated that over 90% of taxpayers will elect to use it. However, even without considering tax benefits, homeownership has convincing advantages. Besides the personal and social reasons for owning a home, one of the most […]
