With holiday parties and celebrations in full swing, you probably want to bring great wines to these events without breaking the bank. This is an opportune time to reveal the list I’ve been promising friends and colleagues. While it's always great to try new wines, the point of experimentation is to discover the gems you’ll enjoy now and in the future. Thus, the wines on my … [Read more...] about Reliably Delicious and Affordable Wines for the Holidays
Support Wounded Warrior Families: 5K Sept. 20 in Alexandria
Offer your support for our military heroes and get a patriotic jump start on fall fitness by entering the 5K Family Run/Walk at Cameron Run Park in Alexandria set for Sept. 20! My chapter of Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Kavanaugh#54 at St. Mary's Catholic Church and Operation Homefront Mid-Atlantic are organizing the event to support wounded warrior … [Read more...] about Support Wounded Warrior Families: 5K Sept. 20 in Alexandria
Morgage Rate Update: Buy Now or Pay Later?
In a recent piece for The Washington Post, Kathy Orton highlights two studies that point out something I've been alerting my clients about recently: the impact of potentially rising interest rates. Truth be told, we've been hearing for years from mortgage experts and market analysts that mortgage interest rates will rise considerably in the near future, yet rates remain at … [Read more...] about Morgage Rate Update: Buy Now or Pay Later?
D.C.-Metro Housing Market Shows Positive Long-Term Trend
In this spring of 2013 the real estate market was alive and kicking. Prices were ascending, and houses were moving pretty quickly. For many people, spring 2014 proved disappointing in comparison, but long term trends are the more important indicator, and we have good news there. The five-year trend shows median prices in the D.C. metro region moving upwards, according to … [Read more...] about D.C.-Metro Housing Market Shows Positive Long-Term Trend
Plants for the Home Wildlife Garden
Lots of people complain and worry about mankind’s impact on wildlife, and some people want more government protect it. But if you own property, you can do far more good by making a private wildlife haven. That’s what I have done with my yard. When I first moved in, the grass grew up to the house, and I barely saw a bird or butterfly. With lots of digging and effort, my yard is … [Read more...] about Plants for the Home Wildlife Garden
