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Decorating is one of my favorite things of the holiday season. Everything is so shiny and beautiful, including the Christmas tree. According to the US Fire Administration, however, fires during the holiday season account for 400 deaths, 1650+ injuries and almost $1 billion in damages every year. Here are a few Christmas tree safety tips to help you and your Southern Maryland home avoid becoming one of these statistics.
Choosing the Right Tree – This is the first step in preventing a fire... Read Full Story
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I know we just celebrated Halloween and Thanksgiving is just over three weeks away, but Christmas is about to begin in Calvert County and you don’t want to miss out on the fun . You can begin helping Santa by starting the Christmas shopping early, enjoy spectacular light displays, view a fun winter wonderland up close, take a trip to Christmas past and embrace the Festival of Trees during November 2011. Here’s a rundown of the Christmas festivities going on in and around Calvert County... Read Full Story
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In today’s economic climate, many homeowners are facing the prospect of foreclosure. Whether it’s due to the loss of a job or spouse, other life changes or financial mismanagement, the prospect of losing your Southern Maryland home is not an easy one. Don’t despair. When faced with this possibility, a short sale may be the lesser of two evils .
A foreclosure is a long, expensive process wherein the bank takes back ownership of your Southern Maryland home while you are left to pack up... Read Full Story
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene and the continued crazy weather we’ve had here on the Eastern Seaboard, many homes in Calvert County (as well as others across the state) were left without power. Irene may have passed through the area, but that doesn’t mean that we should not be prepared for the possibility of other major storms headed our way. After all, I believe the Boy Scouts have it right: always be prepared. So, here are a few tips on being prepared for a Calvert County storm... Read Full Story
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It seems that everybody nowadays is trying to be more environmentally conscious. Recycling in Annapolis is just one of the ways to do that. Recently, Mayor Joshua J Cohen added 18 new public recycling containers around Annapolis in an effort to encourage recycling efforts by the citizens of and visitors to our beautiful city as part of his Clean & Green initiative.
Right now, there are a total of 21 recycling containers placed throughout the downtown Annapolis area : along Main Street... Read Full Story
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Do you enjoy a love of the arts? From now through October 2011, you can attend the First Sunday Arts Festival in Annapolis . As the name implies, the arts festival is held on the first Sunday of each month from 12pm to 5pm at Calvert Street and West Street in downtown Annapolis .
The First Sunday Arts Festival in Annapolis combines the best of an artist’s market, street festival and an arts and crafts festival with live entertainment mixed in. More than 100 local artists and vendors... Read Full Story
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Farmers markets are fantastic ways to support the local economy , reduce your carbon footprint on the earth and get wonderful fruits, vegetables, baked goods and more. We are lucky here in Maryland to have many choices of farmers markets to choose from. If you want the freshest of ingredients for your family’s dinner table, visit one of these fine Calvert County Farmers Markets :
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Prince Frederick – Calvert Memorial Hospital (130 Hospital Rd), 3pm to 7pm until November 22, 2011... Read Full Story
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You’ve gotten your finances in order, straightened up your credit and finally saved enough money to purchase that Southern Maryland home . You’ve searched and searched and believe you have find the perfect property to settle down in. Now, you need a home inspection. This is true whether the home is 50 years old or is still waiting for the paint to dry. But, have you wondered what exactly a home inspection does and does not cover?
What a Home Inspection Covers
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With beautiful Spring weather headed our way, Southern Maryland residents are thinking about enjoying Mother Nature in all her glory. It is now time to move from the sheltered indoor living of the cold winter months to the beautiful outside. You don’t have to spend a bunch of money to spruce up your outdoor area, however. Here are a few ways to freshen up your outdoor spaces on a budget :
Mulch – This inexpensive protective soil covering helps keep moisture in place, reduces natural... Read Full Story
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Finding the perfect South Maryland home and being approved for financing is just the beginning of your financial responsibilities in purchasing a home . In addition to the cost of your mortgage, there are “closing costs”. Are you wondering what exactly makes up closing costs ? Here’s a list of costs you need to prepare yourself for when you buy a home:
Downpayment – Experts recommend that all homebuyers provide at least 20% of the total purchase price of a home for a downpayment . This... Read Full Story
