Sometimes the biggest decorating challenge is where to begin. Whether you start with a gallon of paint, an area rug, or a handful of accent pieces, one thing’s for sure: the colors you choose can make or break a space. Here are a few tips on selecting colors to stop you from getting stuck in…
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Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Southern Maryland and Calvert County
Real Estate and Homes for Sale in Southern Maryland and Calvert County
With the number of home foreclosures on the rise both nationally and in Calvert County, a local faith-based nonprofit is taking a stab at a new strategy to keep people in their homes, and is asking the community for any help it can give. Circle of Angels Initiative Inc., a 501(c)(3) community organization geared toward…
Read MorePending home sales continued to gain in November and reached the highest level in 19 months, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, increased 7.3 percent to 100.1 in November from an upwardly revised 93.3 in October and is 5.9 percent above November…
Read MoreIn 2011, J.D. Power and Associates, award RE/MAX the highest rankings in customer satisfaction among Buyers and Sellers! It’s clear, RE/MAX Associates are the ones consumers trust most to guide them through one of the most challenging real estate markets ever seen in the U.S. “I want to personally thank and congratulate every one of…
Read MoreTake Action Now for a Warmer and Safe WinterCourtesy of AMERISPEC Home Inspection Services Start outside: – Make sure your gutters and downspouts are clear of debris and functioning properly. – Check the roof and flashings around all surface projections (roof penetrations) and sidewalls (joints between roof and vertical services). – Drain and winterize all…
Read MoreROASTED CANDIED ALMONDS 1 egg white 1 tablespoon water 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1 lb whole almonds (or pecans) Beat the egg white with water until frothy, but not stiff. Sift the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add almonds to egg…
Read MoreU.S. house prices have plunged by nearly a third since 2006, and homeownership rates are falling at the fastest pace since the Great Depression. The good news? Two key measures now suggest it’s an excellent time to buy a house, either to live in for the long term or for investment income (but not for…
Read MoreOwning a home is not only the American Dream, it is considered the strategic piece of a personal financial portfolio. According to the Federal Reserve Bank VIP Forum, people who own homes have greater net worth than those who rent. As they grow older, kids often assume they will own a home without giving it…
Read MoreThe North Beach planning commission gave initial approval to three waterfront project site plans that will change the landscape of Bay Avenue. At its meeting last Thursday night, the commission approved a plan for a convention center with guest suites, retail space and a parking garage at the corner of Bay Avenue, 5th Street and…
Read MoreSpinach Lasagna 1 lb. fresh spinach 2 Tbsps. vegetable oil, plus extra to prepare pan 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsps. oregano leaves 1/2 tsp. basil 1/2 tsp. thyme 3 cans (16-oz. each) stewed tomatoes, drained 1/2 lb. lasagna noodles 1 1/2 lbs. part-skim mozzarella cheese, sliced thin 1 1/4 lbs. ricotta…
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