Turning of the tide?

Days on market shrinking...inventory numbers decreasing...is this the start of real estate's comeback?

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Pay Mortgage in Full or Monthly?

Q: Washington: My mom retired, sold her house and bought a condo. She's debating whether to pay for it in full or pay the mortgage monthly to get the tax benefits. Her income will be interest from investments, Social Security and a pension, for about $60,000 a year.

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Loudoun Habitat for Humanity - youth!

Loudoun's Habitat for Humanity group is doing some fantastic work in St. Louis, VA (just west of Middleburg). If you haven't been to the site yet, contact Bud to set up a day to work. You won't regret it.

A bunch of local parents (myself included) from Rivercrest, got together and started the LHFH youth group. Children under 16 are not able to work on the site - but there is still a lot that they can do. One idea that we are promoting is to have the youth provide lunch for the volunteers. This is something that is perfect for Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, church groups, sports teams, schools, etc. Providing the meal can be as simple or elaborate as you choose. In the past, there have been bake sales to raise funds, sandwhich making, etc.

Let me know if you want more information on the youth group and I will send you the pdf!

No more Mickey D drive-thrus?

Leesburg town council members have proposed a ban on drive-through service windows. Critics say it is unfair to target banks and fast-food restaurants that depend on drive-through business.

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Seminar on Loudoun County Home Improvement Programs

Loudoun County's innovative home improvement programs will be the topic of a seminar scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at the Sterling Library, 120 Enterprise Street in Sterling.

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Loudoun moms - release your inner cover girl!

A new Loudoun County upscale magazine for mothers is holding a contest to be featured on the cover of their premier edition....

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