Do you have equity in your Bethesda home but also have bills to pay? Are you thinking about refinancing to get cash for a needed item or service? Anyone who answers yes to either or both of these questions is a potential target for the latest mortgage scam: loan flipping. How do you know the real
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06/23/2011
Bethesda wine lovers, take notice! Through the summer and into fall, downtown Frederick, North Beach and Silver Spring will be hosting open-air market events called "Eat-Drink-Go LOCAL!" The goal of these events is to show off local agriculture and wines by having regional chefs pair the vino wi
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06/18/2011
For those still on the fence about renting versus owning in Bethesda, Silver Spring, or Rosemary Hills, it's time to jump. If you can't be swayed by low interest rates and decreased home prices, here are five other reasons to own your own home from the RealtyTimes web site. This isn't an all-inc
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06/17/2011
Don't fret. If you missed the first running of the Bethesda Artist Market on June 11, you'll have another chance to attend on July 9. Or plan to go a second time! Mark your calendars now, as this is one event where you can come home with wonderful treasures. Bethesda and the surrounding area are
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06/11/2011
When considering how to save money on energy, homeowners usually think about their heating bills. But there are energy savings to be had in the summer as well, if you know where to look. Consider these tips to reduce the warm weather energy bills of your Chevy Chase home. Start with light bulbs.
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06/10/2011
A new nonprofit organization is taking shape in Silver Spring, and it's bringing together residents, businesses and county officials, says Gazette.net. The purpose of this nonprofit called Silver Spring Green is to make the city's downtown area greener and to reach out to both businesses and res
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06/04/2011
If you live in Silver Spring, Rosemary Hills, DC Metro or Virginia and you've recently gifted a relative with real estate, the IRS may have its eyes on you. The Wall Street Journal reports that the government agency is fighting to use land-transfer records to discover un-reported gifts of real es
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06/02/2011
