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  Military Children & Education in Virginia   Military children often face being the new kids every year when mom and dad get orders for a new installation. Trying to figure out which school they should go to and where they stand academically can be hard to do on your own. The good news is there ...

  The Fort Eustis Spouses's Club Fort Eustis, Virginia Having to adapt to military life is no easy task for a military spouse. Frequent transitions make it very difficult for military spouses to establish friendships and feel connected in a new community. The Spouse’s Club of Fort Eustis helps to...

  Choosing a Power of Attorney is a Critical Estate Decision Who would you want handling your financial affairs if you are ever incapacitated?  Who would you want making medical decisions for you if you were unable to do so?  These are two questions CNN Money Magazine suggests asking yourself whe...

      Question of the Week from Lytle Title in WILLIAMSBURG VA Question: I've got a closing with an unreleased deed of trust, but the settlement agent who closed the deal is out of business and gone.  What do I do? Answer: Unfortunately we are seeing more and more of this as a result of the econo...

  13th Annual SENIOR HEALTH FAIR at the Historic Triangle Senior Center in James City/WILLIAMSBURG Community Center on November 7, 2008 8:30 a.m. until Noon Preventative Health Screenings:         Vision, Cholesterol, Bood Pressure, Posture Vaccines:         Flu, Tetanus, Pneumonia Health & Welln...

    HELLO KIDDIES!!! HAPPY HALLOWEEN to all WILLIAMSBURG VA I hope to see you all out and about town in your SCARIEST Costumes!! REMEMBER:  Trick or Treat hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. If you have photos that you would like to share, please email them to me and I will post them on my blog to share w...

  WHY is 2009 a GREAT Time To Be A SENIOR? 2009 is a GREAT time to be a SENIOR because Social Security benefits will increase 5.8%!!  Courtesy of Uncle Sam, in January over 50 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits will benefit from this 5.8% raise, which is the largest since 1982. ...

  FUN DAYS in NOVEMBER! VOTE!  November's BIG Day! One of the most important days in America happens every four years in November.  It's a presidential election, with Election Day occurring TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4.  Later this month is Thanksgiving, another great American tradition and an oh-so-yummy...

Need to Know Info on Declining Markets and Appraisals A MUST READ... ...as written by an Appraiser from Georgia, Mary Thompson.  She has given key points to be aware of in a declining market situation.  Courtesy of Yvette Smith, SRES® REALTOR®WILLIAMSBURG REAL ESTATE757-753-7472YvetteSmith@AtHome...

  FREE SEMINARS for ADULT CHILDREN & THEIR AGING PARENTS at Williamsburg Landing It is nationally estimated that one in every four persons is providing or has provided care for a relative or friend age 50 or older.  Williamsburg Landing is offering free seminars on important topics for adult chil...