After the Mortgage Holder Dies
After the mortgage holder dies, there is frequently confusion in the family and heirs as to what the next steps are to be taken. Most people expect to pay off their mortgage and live in their house during retirement. Unfortunately, life doesn’t always go according to plan. If a homeowner dies before paying off the mortgage, it could have implications for the estate and the person’s heirs. Discussing the future and preparing for that possibility can make the transition easier on family members.
Fireworks in DC and Maryland – What’s Legal?
Most fireworks in Maryland are illegal but there are a few that are allowed. Since it is hard to disguise the sound of fireworks, it makes sense to get the ones that are legal – and safe, particularly if there are children or pets nearby.
Investment Collectibles
Investment collectibles are an excellent way to diversify your financial portfolio and have some fun too! There are stocks, there are bonds … and then there are alternative investments, Within the umbrella of alternative investments, some of the most exotic are collectibles. A collectible can be any physical object that people can and do collect: from fine china to bottles of wine, rare manuscripts to vintage cars — and everything in between. Collectors gather these “tangible assets” because they love them. Investors hang onto them in hopes that they’ll increase in value over time. Of course, as with any investment, there are no guarantees which will appreciate and which will not. With that in mind, sometimes it is good to invest a bit in something that just gives you pleasure.
Valuable Collectibles
Valuable collectibles are out there waiting to be discovered! What treasures do you have in your attic that could be described as a valuable collectible? There may be some hidden riches in your attic that you need to dust off and send to the auction house!
First Time Home Buyer Should Look For?
What a first time home buyer should look for at open houses ranges from checking out the HVAC to talking to the neighbors. As a first-time homebuyer attending an open house, you are now on a search for that perfect home to buy. It is so exciting to walk into an open house that is beautifully staged just to make you fall in love with it. Remember though, that furniture does not convey. You have to look “behind” the pretty furniture. Here are some important things to remember at the open house and some suggestions of what to look for.
Georgetown Restaurants
Georgetown restaurants offer so many choices – of cuisine, of price and location. You can eat at a French restaurant like La Chaumiere one night and a college hang out like the Tombs the next night. Dine on the waterfront and then eat in a tiny townhome just off M Street. Georgetown restaurants give you lots of great options!
Thinking of Moving to Garrett Park?
Thinking of Moving to Garrett Park? Here is an overview of the area to make your decision easier!
Schools in Georgetown
Schools in Georgetown range from elementary schools to high schools, public schools and private, Catholic schools and single sex. If you are looking for arts focused schools or foreign language immersion, there is a school for you and your family. Here are some of the choices for children living in Georgetown.
Georgetown Dog Friendly Activities
Georgetown dog friendly activities range from runs along the C&O Canal and the Potomac River to shopping on M Street and sharing a meal at Martin’s Tavern.
Family Activities in Georgetown
Family activities in Georgetown include outdoor activities like kayaking and canoeing on the Potomac River and hiking along the C&O canal. Other popular family activities are shopping and eating, visiting museums like the Old Stone House and national park sites like Theodore Roosevelt Island. Here are some recommendations for family activities in Georgetown which will satisfy everyone.