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What You Should Know About Credit Scores
by Broderick Perkins 

Too many consumers are confused about credit scores. Most did not know who makes credit scores available, what is a strong score, nor the financial cost of a poor score. 
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and VantageScore Solutions say on 22 credit score questions administered by Opinion […]

This parade in Old Town Alexandria is “The largest Parade Celebrating Washington’s Birthday in the USA!” The parade dates back to at least 1923 and features bands, floats, wagons, horses, historic reenactment units, youth groups, and special performances.
Date: Monday, February 21, 2011
Parade Route: The George Washington Birthday Parade starts at the intersection of Gibbon and […]

Check out the local and national real estate trends and headlines that made the news this week.

The real estate headlines from the Washington Post, RealEstateJournal.com, CNN Money, and Bankrate.com dove into the following topics: appraisal trends, benefits of homeownership, property tax assesments, pending home sales, discounts on brand-new homes, sea-based living, $510 Million Trailer Park, and agent interview questions.

Check out the local and national real estate trends and headlines that made the news this week.

The real estate headlines from the Washington Post, RealEstateJournal.com, CNN Money, and Bankrate.com dove into the following topics: Loudan County single-sale record, stricter lending practices, calculating tax on home sales, cancellation rates, pricey home markets, the changing demographics of homebuyers, easy upgrades appealing to homebuyers, and flipping.

Check out the local and national real estate trends and headlines that made the news this week.

The real estate headlines from the Washington Post, RealEstateJournal.com, CNN Money, and Bankrate.com dove into the following topics: D.C. planning commission, new appraisal models, 2007 market forecast and gauging housing trends, the risk of candles in homes, second-home markets, winter preparedness, and tips for successful closings.

Check out the local and national real estate trends and headlines that made the news this week.

Several news articles this week discussed the Adjustable Rate Mortgage. Specifically, the new ARM model (5-1) and weighing in on the tax implication of the ARM. Technological advancements (blogging, Craigslist, Zillow) also made headlines.