LIBRARY OF RELEVANT POSTS FOR HOME OWNERS
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PRIDE and BENEFITS of HOME OWNERSHIP
- American Home Ownership Rate at 65.5 Percent According to 2011 Census Bureau – OCTOBER, 2012
- Three Generations Living Under One Roof as a Way to Trim Housing Costs - APRIL, 2012
- The Goal for Home Owners is to Pay Off the Mortgage Loan in 20-30 Years and to Own Their Home Free-and-Clear according to the National Association of REALTORS – NOVEMBER, 2011
- American Home Ownership at 65.1 Percent According to 2010 Census Bureau - OCTOBER, 2011
- Five Reasons Homeownership Trumps Renting - SEPTEMBER, 2010
- Fannie Mae Survey Finds Home Owners Are More Cautious - APRIL, 2010
- Americans Believe in Home Ownership Despite the Housing Bust – Real Estate as Inflation Hedge - SEPTEMBER, 2009
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OWNING YOUR CASTLE FREE & CLEAR
- Owning a Home Free and Clear by Paying Off Mortgage Early
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ENJOYING YOUR CASTLE
- Seven Ways to Give Your Home a Budget-Friendly Makeover – NOVEMBER, 2012
- How to Erase Scratches from Wood Floors – AUGUST, 2012
- Home Ownership 101 – Seven Things Every Homeowner Should Know – AUGUST, 2012
- Spring Home Cleaning the Green Way with Minimum of Chemicals - MARCH, 2012
- Winterizing and Preparing a Home for Winter – OCTOBER, 2011
- Northern Virginia Fall Autumn Garden and Lawn Checklist – OCTOBER, 2011
- 7 Gardening and Landscaping Mistakes to Avoid - APRIL, 2011
- Home Space, Designs, and Floor Plan Preferences of U.S. Homeowners in 2010 - NOVEMBER, 2010
- Simple Steps to Improve Energy Efficiency in Your Home – Green Homes - SEPTEMBER, 2010
- How to Stay Cool in the Sweltering Summer Heat – Tips on How to Save on Air Conditioning Costs - JULY, 2010
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GREEN PLANET
- 10 Unexpected Energy Savers for Greener Homes and Lower Energy Bills – Northern Virginia Homes and Real Estate – OCTOBER, 2012
- Home Owners Must Implement at least Five Energy Efficient Projects to Save Energy and Lower Their Energy Bills – Green Energy Efficient Homes in Northern Virginia – OCTOBER, 2012
- Saving Energy the Right Way – Green Energy Efficient Homes For Sale in Northern Virginia – OCTOBER, 2012
- Four Green Home Technologies for Energy Efficiency - JUNE, 2012
- Conserving Electricity and Green Homes in Northern Virginia - JUNE, 2012
- Healthy Weed Free Lawn and Garden Without Pesticides or Harmful Chemicals – Green Planet - APRIL, 2012
- Three Generations Living Under One Roof as a Way to Trim Housing Costs - APRIL, 2012
- Spring Home Cleaning the Green Way with Minimum of Chemicals - MARCH, 2012
- Tax Credits Available for Green Updates and Green Energy Efficient Improvements Done by December 2011 - SEPTEMBER, 2011
- Simple Steps to Improve Energy Efficiency in Your Home – Green Homes - SEPTEMBER, 2010
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FEDERAL and STATE TAX CREDITS
- Tax Credits Available for Green Updates and Green Energy Efficient Improvements Done by December 2011 - SEPTEMBER, 2011
- Tax-Free Shopping in Virginia, August 6 to August 8, 2010, and in Maryland, August 8 to August 14, 2010 - JULY, 2010
- Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency – Credit Expires December 31, 2010 - JANUARY, 2010
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REAL ESTATE and PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RATES
- Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Rates for FY 2010-2011 for Arlington County VA, Fairfax County VA, Fauquier County VA, Loudoun County VA, and Prince William County VA – AUGUST, 2011
- Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Rates for FY 2010-2011 for Arlington County VA, Fairfax County VA, Fauquier County VA, Loudoun County VA, and Prince William County VA - OCTOBER, 2010
- Real Estate Tax Assessments – Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, Prince William County - AUGUST, 2009
- Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Rates for FY 2009-2010 for Arlington County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County - MAY, 2009
HOME INSURANCE
- Peace of Mind and Additional Protection for Your Home with Umbrella Insurance – NOVEMBER, 2012
- Homeowners Hazard Insurance: Time for an Annual Check-Up - MARCH, 2012
- Correcting Errors on CLUE Insurance Report - MARCH, 2012
- The ABC of Buying Homeowners Insurance - JULY, 2011
- State Farm Auto Insurance Eye Opener – Welcome to the Insurance World - JUNE, 2009
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HOME MAINTENANCE and IMPROVEMENTS
- Wood Floors Trends in 2013 for Home Sellers, Home Buyers, and Homeowners – MAY, 2013
- Homeowners Choose Home Renovations That Improve Quality of Their Lives - JUNE, 2012
- Springtime Painting Tips for Freshening Up Exteriors of Homes in Northern Virginia - APRIL, 2012
- Five Home Remodeling Projects that Pay Off the Most in 2012 – Cost vs. Value - JANUARY, 2012
- Home Improvement Projects that Offered the Best Returns in 2011 – Home Values and Homes For Sale in Arlington County VA, Fairfax County VA, Loudoun County VA, Prince William County VA - DECEMBER, 2011
- 10 Home Projects that Homeowners Should Never DIY - OCTOBER, 2011
- Swimming Pool Can be a Costly Investment that Does Not Deliver on the Resale - AUGUST, 2010
- Frugal Tips for Making a Home More Appealing for Home Sellers on a Budget - JULY, 2010
- First Impression – Ten Inexpensive Ways to Wow Buyers and Improve Your Home - FEBRUARY, 2010
- Five Maintenance Issues Home Owners Should Never Ignore – Even in Bad Economy - MAY, 2009
- Home Remodeling Projects With the Highest Returns - DECEMBER, 2008
- Remodeling Homes – Top 10 Project Paybacks - DECEMBER, 2008
- Good Time to Upgrade and Remodel Your Home - NOVEMBER, 2008
CURB APPEAL and GARDEN
- Healthy Weed Free Lawn and Garden Without Pesticides or Harmful Chemicals – Green Planet - APRIL, 2012
- Springtime Painting Tips for Freshening Up Exteriors of Homes in Northern Virginia - APRIL, 2012
- Northern Virginia Fall Autumn Garden and Lawn Checklist – OCTOBER, 2011
- Your Lawn Speaks Volumes about Your Home – Summer in Northern Virginia - MAY, 2010
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