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2015 

Debt-To Income Ratios (DTI) play a significant role in qualifying for a mortgage.  Debt-To Income Ratios (DTI) play a significant role in qualifying for a mortgage.  Long gone are the days where a Borrower's DTI Ratios could be 67% and higher.  Today most loan products require a DTI Ratio of 45% ...
10/03/2015
The name pumpkin originated from "pepon" – the Greek word for "large melon." Pumpkins are great for much more than carving! Pumpkins provide 53% of our vitamin A, 20% of our vitamin C, and 564 mg. of potassium.  So if you never got around to carving that pumpkin, you might want to cook your pumpk...
10/03/2015
Blogging Beverage: Livingston Cellars Rhine Wine Livingston Cellars California Reserve Rhine Wine by Livingston Cellers in Modesto, California is good white wine selection if you are on a budget because it is an inexpensive white wine. This Rhine wine delivers a taste that is slightly sweet with ...
10/03/2015
Kentlands Photowalk: Joe Pye Weed, Eutrochium purpureum IMG 5064 I enjoy photographing plants and flowers while photowalking through Kentlands, our home community in Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878. Frequently, I do not know the correct names. This plant was over six feet tall and was growing in fro...
10/02/2015
We just get it done and move on to the next one.  Agents Don't Qualify for Hazard Pay, It's Just Part of the Job If you are a real estate agent that works the foreclosure and REO real estate markets you have probably seen things that you can put into the book you are going to write one day. I kno...
10/02/2015
We are a changing society. In the affordable and mid-price ranges the dining room is going away. Upper price ranges tend to still hang on to this formal room. Is the Formal Dining Room Going Away? The Parade of Homes is this weekend in my area. I have seen about many of the homes and noticed not ...
10/02/2015
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10/02/2015
Storm Preparations in Gaithersburg, Maryland The convergence of two weather systems on the Gaithersburg area this weekend could result in significant rainfall, winds and the potential for flooding. Updates on facility, program and activity cancellations and closings will be posted on the City's w...
10/02/2015
ActiveRain Practices: Following Other Members Members of ActiveRain are encouraged to follow other members. Based on my personal experience, there is no reason to limit the number of members that you follow. I make it a habit to follow additional members every day. The member you follow will rece...
10/01/2015
Enjoy a family recipe - an adaption of Chicken Cacciatore.   When my family gathers together, we often enjoy a family recipe - an adaption of Chicken Cacciatore.  The difference is that this recipe has ingredients like artichoke hearts, olives capers and roasted sweet peppers added. Perhaps your ...
10/01/2015