A Smoke Detector Law Goes Into Full Effect Beginning January 1st, 2018 Rubén Bagüés on Unsplash Maryland Residents are required to replace the 9-volt battery operated smoke detectors that are 10 years old with new smoke detectors. Maryland's Smoke Alarm Law applies to both hardwired and battery
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01/01/2018
Being a better person holds the top spot for New Year's resolutions for 2018. That's according to a new Marist poll. This resolution, to "be a better person" seems easy but can be a challenge if you don't have a plan. According to Psychology Today, 40% of Americans will make a New Year's resoluti
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12/31/2017
Marshall and I were leaving the settlement office with our client. She had just bought her first house and we were saying our goodbyes when she turned to us and said, "So what are you guys going to do now?" When we explained we are working with other home buyers she was surprised. We had spent so
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12/20/2017
I Love CandlesPhoto by Joanna Kosinska on UnsplashMany years ago when our children were very young, we started an old-fashioned ritual. We eat dinner by candlelight. The candlelight creates a sweet atmosphere and most of the time it's been great! However, there've been a handful of times when our
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12/15/2017
It's a snowy day in Washington D.C. Washington D.C. looks magical on a snowy day. I was driving along Foxhall Road today admiring the old mansions that are set back from the road. Each mansion has security gates and long driveways lined with huge old trees. What's the going price for a mansion
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12/09/2017
Not Quite City & Not Quite SuburbanSURBAN is a mix of urban and suburban living or redeveloped downtown suburban areas offering mixed-use urban elements while maintaining suburban affordability. Surban neighborhoods and communities are springing up all over the Greater Washington DC area. In Bet
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12/05/2017
There are so many fun things to do in the Greater Washington D.C. area during the holiday season. Here's a list of my personal favorites. ZooLights at the National Zoo - Thousands of Washingtonians take advantage of the free event featuring lights, a winter wonderland theme, and live music. Th
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12/04/2017
Blogs, Tweets, Instagram Posts, FB Posts,Snapchat... Social media is awesome! With a snap, post or tweet, we are instantly in touch with everyone! I've shared photos of rafting trips in Oregon, a yoga retreat in Costa Rica and a hike through the woods in Silver Spring Maryland. I also love seein
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11/30/2017
