When Michael Gibbs and Hope Katz Gibbs moved this August, one house in Arlington rose to the top of their wish list: a remodeled and expanded ranch home. The big selling point? The house had enough flexible space that both of them could both set up their own home offices.
THE COST of the housing bailout continues to rise. The government-run mortgage giant Fannie Mae requested another $15 billion from the Treasury this month, to help cover a loss of $19.8 billion in the third quarter. That brings the total tab for rescuing Fannie to $60 billion so far. Fannie\’s twi…
The economy\’s expansion last quarter, for the first time in more than a year, has prompted much speculation that the recession is over. This turning point, however, simply marks an end to the decline in activity. The unemployment rate is at the highest level since the early 1980s, and full…
The economy\’s expansion last quarter, for the first time in more than a year, has prompted much speculation that the recession is over. This turning point, however, simply marks an end to the decline in activity. The unemployment rate is at the highest level since the early 1980s, and full…
Even as we wade through the wreckage of the housing collapse, Americans remain a staunchly house-proud people. And our government is apparently determined to encourage us: This month, President Obama signed into law an extension and expansion of the popular homebuyer tax credit, which had been…
THE COST of the housing bailout continues to rise. The government-run mortgage giant Fannie Mae requested another $15 billion from the Treasury this month, to help cover a loss of $19.8 billion in the third quarter. That brings the total tab for rescuing Fannie to $60 billion so far. Fannie\’s twi…
As you search for faucets, you may discover that different suppliers call them by different names. For example, one company may call a claw-foot tub faucet a leg-tub faucet, as these tubs sit up off the floor on tiny legs or feet. Another may call it an antique tub faucet, as claw-foot tubs were…
When John Lynn\’s wife, Ellen, moved into his Arlington home a few years ago, allergies made it impossible for her to enjoy the wood-burning fireplaces in the living room and basement. So he had the fireplaces converted to gas — and he finds he is using them much more often.
Until it was closed last year, the community center affectionately known as the Little House was the place where Westmoreland Hills all came together. \”That\’s pretty much our town square,\” said resident John Nelson. \”Scouts, art classes, yoga, neighborhood parties. I have so many good memories of…
I applied for a refinance with my current lender. I did my application over the phone and was then told the rates and options. I was told I would most likely not need an appraisal, but if I did need one, the lender would pay for it.