That hint of angst, uncertainty, and hesitation a homebuyer might feel before signing an offer on a new home is common. But don't fret. Even with a ratified contract, a buyer still may legitimately get out of a contract through a number of release points—or contingencies—that protect buyers and sellers from surprises and unforeseen problems. They actually help turn the path to … [Read more...] about Contingencies Allow You To Ease Into Your Home Purchase
Last-Minute Halloween Fun in Northern Virginia
Even if you’ve waited until today to figure out what to do with the kids—or what to do yourself—for Halloween, you’ve still got a lot of options, many of which won’t dent the pocketbook this afternoon and evening. Check these local Halloween events: For an unforgettable literary experience, try Poe in Alexandria and hear actor David Kelts portray the 19th century author. … [Read more...] about Last-Minute Halloween Fun in Northern Virginia
Cabinet Options: The World Between Re-facing and Replacing
If you’ve ever been torn between simply re-facing your old kitchen cabinets and just replacing the whole lot, make sure you explore a third option. While touring an open house in the neighborhood recently, our neighbor had taken advantage of the services offered by KitchenSaver® Custom Cabinet Renewal. They don’t replace all of your cabinets with new ones, and … [Read more...] about Cabinet Options: The World Between Re-facing and Replacing
Diner 101: Metro 29 Gets it Right
Trolling the various websites to find a good diner in the area for Sunday brunch, Angela and I stumbled upon a clip from the hit Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives that featured Metro 29 in Arlington. Though Angela had been there before (and liked it), I hadn’t, so we made the cross-town trek Sunday morning to grab some grub. In a nutshell, if you’re looking for … [Read more...] about Diner 101: Metro 29 Gets it Right
Architect Advice Part 2: Avoid Remodel Planning Mistakes
Welcome to our second installment of architect advice. In this earlier post, architect Liz Craver of Craver Architects provided some remodel recommendations, whether you’re remodeling before you move or plan to enjoy your new digs. This time, Liz opens up about mistakes you want to avoid. Ultimately it’s a matter of money. If selling, you want to make sure you don’t spend … [Read more...] about Architect Advice Part 2: Avoid Remodel Planning Mistakes
