victoria ray henderson: Taste of Wheaton Sunday June 4th
- 06/02/17 05:02 AM
YUM, YUM, YUM, YUM!!!
Just a few minutes from Washington D.C. and on Metro's Redline at the Wheaton Maryland stop.
Delicious food from over 20 restaurants
Food samples for $1 to $5
WHEN - June 4th 11 am 0 5 pm WHERE - Wheaton Triangle (Grandview Avenue & Reedie Drive) WHAT - Taste of Wheaton WHO - You! If you are in the Washington D.C. area
For more information
WheatonMd.org
WheatonMd on Facebook
WheatonMd on Twitter
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victoria ray henderson: It's Important to be Kind but you don't have to be Nice
- 05/23/17 08:12 AM
Our daughter just completed her first year of college.
She is double majoring in Political Science and International Relations so we've spent hours talking about world events and Washington DC politics. But a recent conversation, sparked by a psychology class, fascinated me; the difference between being nice and being kind.
According to Merriam-Webster's online definitions-
Kindness- the quality or state of being gentle or considerate
Nice-pleasant and agreeable
Kindness is a noble trait like honesty, courage, patience and compassion, kindness is a quality admired in others. Practicing kindness can be challenging like when...
a coworker aggressively expresses his/her political opinions your daughter or son yells that you never … (37 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Winning Strategies for Buying a Home
- 05/20/17 05:32 AM
There are no shortcuts when creating a winning home buying plan
In the Washington DC area, inventory is low and there is competition for almost every house on the market. It can be quite a learning curve for buyers especially if this is their first time buying a home. In order to have a successful home buying experience, you will need to consider the following points.
Save money-The more money you have for a downpayment, the better chance you have of winning in a competitive situation. Aim for a 10-20 percent downpayment. If you don't have that much money saved, there are loan programs … (4 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Put the Awe back in Awesome!
- 05/16/17 10:05 AM
IKIGAI
a Japanese concept that means "a reason for being". Everyone, according to Japanese culture, has an ikigai. Finding it is often a deep investigative search of self.
Awesome is one of the most overused words in the English language. In fact, it's used so much that it now means cool or okay. I like the original Oxford dictionary meaning; awe-struck and/or breathtaking. If we make a personal effort in our lives, to put the awe back in awesome, we are on the path to finding our "reason for being".
The inspiration for this blog came from this morning's featured guest speaker at the Bethesda … (0 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Vinyl Siding Installed Incorrectly
- 05/13/17 12:09 PM
What Happens When Vinyl Siding Installation Goes Wrong?
Turns out there is quite a bit that can go wrong if the vinyl siding is installed incorrectly.
In our case, the vinyl siding had been installed without house wrap which is a synthetic barrier that goes over the plywood and under the vinyl siding during installation. House wrap protects the wood underneath the vinyl. Without it, water can get trapped behind the vinyl siding and cause wood rot.
In addition, the siding had improper flashing which is impervious material that is installed to prevent the passage of water into a structure. Water had penetrated behind … (0 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Best Gardens in the Washington D.C. Area
- 05/10/17 11:01 AM
Washington D.C is beautiful in Spring. With so many outdoor green spaces, parks and gardens, you can easily enjoy the great outdoors.
The Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land is a historical landmark in N.E. Washington D.C. Tucked into an urban neighborhood, the Franciscan Monastery opens their gardens to the public every day from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. From April to September, there are free garden tours on Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Noon. The church is magnificent with cathedral ceilings and lots of stained glass windows. Mass is held daily and musical concerts are held weekly. The church and surrounding buildings have … (0 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Characteristics of a Smart Home Buyer
- 05/03/17 04:13 AM
Smart home buying begins before you search for a home
Wondering if it's time to buy a home? How does the process work? Where do you begin?
Check your credit score. Credit Karma might be a good place to start. Your credit score is an important part of the criteria lenders look at to see if you qualify for a mortgage. Your credit score is an overall financial picture. The score is determined by how much you owe, how timely you make payments and how long you've been using credit. A score of 660 or higher is considered good. The credit score … (0 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Top 3 Things to Consider When Buying a House
- 04/26/17 10:20 AM
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of your life.
Choosing a trustworthy agent and lender are critical to starting the process. You have to know that your buyer agent will advocate for your best interests throughout the entire process. Your lender should be local and should also work weekends. These people are the foundation of your home search. Your buyer's agent and lender are on Team (you).
Once you have established your team, the search begins!
Most of the factors shaping your home search will come from you. Since you are the team leader, you decide where you want to live and … (2 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: #Earth Day March for Science in Washington D.C.
- 04/22/17 05:26 AM
Going to an Earth Day Clean-up & the #Earth Day March for Science?
Join the crowds!
It's another busy weekend in Washington D.C.
The Earth Day rally begins at 100 a.m. this morning. People are gathering between 15th and 17th Streets NW. This area is between the Ellipse and the Washington monument. The March for Science Teach-in's and events begin this afternoon at 2 p.m. The march will begin near the Washington monument, go down Constitution Avenue and end at the U.S. Capitol.
Unfortunately, it's going to be raining all day and this afternoon the rain is expected to be heavy at times. If … (2 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Dual Agency and Exclusive Buyer Agents
- 04/20/17 06:25 AM
Exclusive Buyer Agents represent buyers 100% of the time
never sellers
Exclusive Buyer Agents are fiduciaries of home buyers with no conflicts of interest and loyalty to the home buyer in every real estate transaction.
Buyer agency is a real estate business model dedicated to buyer representation. Buyer Brokerages never take listings and never work for sellers.
In a Kiplinger magazine article, they describe exclusive buyer agency;
"Unlike traditional agents, EBA's don't work for listing brokers, so they avoid the risk of dual agency - when one broker represents both parties. EBAs are still paid by the seller, but they can promise to represent your … (10 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Flip Your Perspective
- 04/18/17 01:25 PM
AERIAL YOGA
increases blood flow to the brain & makes you laugh!
Aerial yoga starts with you in a hammock made of parachute material. Large hooks, secured into the rafters, hold the hammock above the ground. The yoga teacher says the hammocks can hold 2000 pounds, so I knew I was safe. The teacher guides the class through inversions and yoga positions while demonstrating how to move the body using the hammock and straps. Since you are hanging above the ground, you are free to move your body into deeper stretches that you simply can't do on a traditional yoga mat.
Flip your perspective … (4 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Montgomery County Market Report for March 2017
- 04/11/17 09:25 AM
An Increase in the First Quarter of Home Sales in Maryland
In Maryland, average and median prices rose 6.2% and 6.8% as compared to March 2016. MAR's President, Shelly Murray says this is an indication of a healthy market. Breaking down the statistics for March 2017:
Homes for sale compared to last March 2016 are up 20.5% with 1013 units or closed sales. Average sales price for a home in March 2017 is $510,481. That's an increase of 7.7% from this time last year when the average home sales price was $473,902. There are 1440 pending units in Montgomery county Maryland & … (2 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Feng Shui
- 04/08/17 05:37 AM
Feng Shui your Home
for happiness, health & prosperity
Last Thursday evening, Buyer's Edge hosted a feng shui party. Our guest, Jayme Barrett, author of the book, feng shui your life came from Santa Monica California to offer advice on how to improve our home environment.
Most people have heard of feng shui, pronounced fung shway, but may not know what it is or how it can improve your life. So first, a definition:
feng shui: translates as wind & water in English. It is a Chinese philosophical order that harmonizes people with their surrounding environment. Feng shui is linked to Taoism and dates back 3500 years before … (2 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Wordless Wednesday-Viking!
- 04/05/17 08:06 AM
Friendliest Viking Ever!
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victoria ray henderson: Kensington Day of the Book Festival
- 04/01/17 08:33 AM
"Books are a uniquely portable magic."
Stephen King
The town of Kensington Maryland is sponsoring
Day of the Book Festival
Celebrate all things books and the amazing things inside them!
WHO - Poets, Authors, Musicians, Artists & Vendors WHAT -12th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival WHEN- April 23rd 2017 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. WHERE - Old Town Kensington Maryland along Armory Avenue, Howard Avenue & Montgomery Avenue along Antique Row one block off Connecticut Avenue WHY - April 23rd is a symbolic day in literature. In 1995, April 23rd was declared the International Day of the Book by UNESCO. The festival draws … (4 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Living in Takoma Park Maryland
- 03/30/17 07:45 AM
Why is Takoma Park Maryland such a wonderful place to live?
Takoma Park was founded in 1883 and was a getaway spot from the hectic city life of Washington D.C. Takoma Park Maryland features Victorian and bungalow style homes tucked into rolling hills along Sligo Creek. Sligo Creek Parkway is adjacent to the creek next to paved walking trails and beautiful parks. On sunny weekends, Sligo Creek is full of people enjoying the miles of greenspace in the center of this unique city in Maryland.
Takoma Park Maryland is a diverse city with about 17,700 residents. Takoma Park is considered one of the most … (2 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Clifford the Big Red Dog
- 03/29/17 12:02 PM
Never Too Old to Play!
Clifford & Madeleine ride Clifford the Big Red Dog
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victoria ray henderson: When Things Go Terribly Wrong
- 03/24/17 04:51 AM
It happens...
and almost always things go wrong when there is a breakdown in communication. When things go terribly wrong, it can take a while to evaluate what happened. If emotions are particularly hot, it could be impossible to step back and be objective. But to improve interpersonal relationships and learn from our mistakes, take a deep breath and dive in!
"When you lose, don't lose the lesson." Dalai Lama
Own your mistakes - This is a humble practice but it doesn't mean you should apologize profusely. To own your mistake is to take responsibility for your actions. No one "made" you say something and no other person caused … (13 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Celebrate National Puppy Day Today
- 03/23/17 11:51 AM
#NationalPuppyDay
adopt don't shop for your puppy!
This is my sister's dog Taz. Taz thinks she is a puppy.
Taz was rescued by my nephew who found her in deplorable conditions with a cruel owner. At first, Taz was scared of everyone and she barked viciously if you came too close. Because she had been abused, she didn't know who she could trust. But as the months and years passed, Taz began to trust my sister and nephew. Today, she is my sister's loyal companion and an excellent guard dog!
Today, weighing in at a slim 150 pounds, Taz is my sister's loyal companion!
My … (8 comments)
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victoria ray henderson: Is that Flipped House a Flop House?
- 03/20/17 10:36 AM
The Market is Hot and Investors are Flipping Houses
Flipped houses can be great IF the flippers hired licensed contractors to do the structural, electrical, plumbing and the major changes in a home. If you're checking out a flipped property, ask to see the permits for work completed. If the workers didn't pull the proper permits, consider turning around and walking away.
Steve Carpenter-Israel, Broker & Owner of Buyer's Edge was quoted in a recent CNBC interview about a flipped house that was a flop. Steve said, " It's literally putting lipstick on a pig. "They're just doing cosmetic stuff and actually covering … (0 comments)
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