Archive for April, 2011

Don’t Be That Guy

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Apr 8th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

But if you are, you can get the card here.
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Do You Have to Go to Court?

By From http://www.andrewflusche.com • Apr 7th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Like many things in the law, it depends. If you get a ticket in Virginia, there is a box that says you can avoid coming to court if it’s checked. Depending upon the alleged violation, that box may or may not be checked. If that box IS checked, you should be able to prepay the […]



More Fair Housing Protection for Real Estate Transactions

By From http://sarahiouslyspeaking.com • Apr 7th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

The first Fair Housing laws passed in 1866 with  the Civil Rights Act; which prohibits all racial discrimination in the sale and rental of property.  It took another 102 years (1968) for the government to add color, religion, and national origin to the list of protected classes.  Always on the cutting edge of controversial legislation, Virginia did […]



Short Sale Dangers with the Real Estate Agent You Choose

By From http://fredericksburgrealestateblog.com • Apr 7th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

As I pondered writing this article, I seriously had to wait for my anger to subside in order to put things in perspective.  The cause of my anger is the danger some real estate agents create for their clients or potential clients when consulting with them about short sales.  There seems to be a HUGE […]



Weekly Mortgage Rates – 4/7/2011

By From http://fredericksburgrealestateblog.com • Apr 7th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, RealEstate.Local

Current Rates Rates as of: 4/7/2011 9:13:48 AM ET Mortgage Type Rate % Points APR % 30-Year Fixed-Rate 4.875% 0.875 5.023% 15-Year Fixed Rate 4.125% 1.375 4.452% 5/1 ARM (variable) 3.625% 0.875 3.436% 7/1 ARM (variable) 3.875% 1.125 3.634% Results above assume borrower has excellent credit. Source: Bank of America Home Loans



Low-Point Seasoned Pork Chops

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Apr 6th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

“Mom, this pork chop has a wonderful taste!” That’s all I needed to hear and that’s all you need to read! (Not really… keep reading 🙂 This great combination of seasonings make this dry-rub perfect for these savory pork chops.Low-Point Seasoned Pork …



Arlington’s Mad Rose Tavern

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Apr 5th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Last month we received a Tasting Table email introducing a new pub, Mad Rose Tavern, in Arlington. Catching my eye was in the email was this:
Enterprising dinner-party hosts should emulate the Tavern’s potato chip platter ($6). The chips are snappy, bu…



Games, With Guns

By From http://www.musingsoverapint.com/ • Apr 5th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

I’m sure some folks just went running from the room, so this is for the rest of you. I’ve made mention a few times recently about shooting sports, but here’s a little explanation on why you can expect to see occasional posts about shooting sports inclu…



The cold front approacheth

By From http://stormsrus.blogspot.com/ • Apr 4th, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

This is early spring in its full glory…nighttime cold frontal passages that nix chasing but tend to keep me awake listening for storms anyway.  The pre-frontal line of storms that was pounding its way thru KY and WV is weakening a bit as it runs…



Low-Point Breakfast Taco

By From http://www.pointsinmylife.com/ • Apr 3rd, 2011 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Is it breakfast? Is it dinner? Maybe lunch? How about all three?!! 🙂 This fun recipe can be changed up with anything you desire in a taco. Substitute any veggies you like, top with a pinch of cheese and a bit of salsa; and that’s one terrific taco!Low…