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2014 

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Leave Your Alley Lights On in Kentlands   As days are getting shorter, the Kentlands Citizens Assembly is reminding Kentlands residents that alley lights should be on from dusk until dawn. Well lighted alleys are a vital component of our community, as they will help reduce trip hazards, discourag...
10/16/2014

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Who can 'sit' at an open house in Maryland?   The current newsletter from the Maryland Real Estate Commission includes another warning and some advice on who can "sit" at an open house in Maryland. Real estate brokers need to be alert to make sure their agents understand and comply with the open ...
10/16/2014

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Gingerbread Cookies Recipe Secrets from Colonial Williamsburg   Previously, I posted a link to the recipe for Raleigh Tavern gingerbread cookies. Making History blogger Jessica  A. Ross now tells us about some secrets that will make your gingerbread cookies outstanding. Go to the following link t...
10/16/2014

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Housing Report, Washington, DC Metro Area, September, 2014   Families on the move to the Metro Area of Washington, DC are sometimes worried about the housing inventory because they have read stories about this very active housing market. When you take a close look at the September, 2014 figures, ...
10/15/2014

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"Coming Soon" Listings in Maryland: Attorney General's Opinion   The Maryland Real Estate Commission has distributed the following Opinion by the Attorney General on the subject of  "coming soon" marketing actions by real estate agents. Those who chose to offer "coming soon" properties need to be...
10/15/2014

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Raleigh Tavern Gingerbread Cookies Recipe   Dolores and I enjoy regular visits to Colonial Williamsburg and it is one of our favorite travel destinations in Virginia. “Karl the Cookie Guy”, in Colonial Williamsburg, made 587,000 gingerbread cookies last year in batches of 2,296 cookies each. Sinc...
10/15/2014

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Maryland reduces time period for foreclosure debt collections   Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley signed a bill that reduces the time for debt collectors to take legal action for old foreclosure debt from twelve years to three years. The shorter time frame will enable some residents to rebuild their ...
10/14/2014

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Chili Pepper Truffles Recipe from Colonial Williamsburg   Making History is a blog presented by Colonial Williamsburg.  If you follow my blogs, you already know that Colonial Williamsburg is one of our favorite places to visit. My wife, Dolores, loves to spend some time in the demonstration kitch...
10/14/2014

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Median Home Prices by Jurisdiction, Washington, DC Metro Area   When families are being relocated to the Metro Area of Washington, DC, one of the first challenges is selecting the jurisdiction is which they will purchase a home. With over a dozen distinct jurisdictions and a broad variety conside...
10/14/2014

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Will lenders consider your social media presence?   A communication from a mortgage lender predicts that bankers and mortgage lenders will be looking at the social media presence of applicants as well as their spending and credit history. What shows on Facebook and Twitter accounts could help det...
10/13/2014
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