Laura Murray's (lauramurray) Blog

    Some of the worst home improvement horror stories happen because a firm goes out of business in the middle of a major home renovation, leaving the homeowner with a half finish project that is not always habitable.  Did you know that you should check on the financial health of a company BEFORE...

I recently attended a seminar sponsored by the Montgomery County MD county council.  It provided some great information  here are some questions to help keep folks out of trouble. How much volume do you do a year?  You do not want to hire a contractor for a job that is way above the volume of wor...

The hot days of summer are here ! Rockville Opens Cooling Centers      Rockville, Md., June 20, 2012 - The City of Rockville has opened four cooling centers for residents suffering from today's high temperatures.The centers are located at the following City facilities. Lincoln Park Community Cen...

Something new for landlords to be concerned about.  Not only do dogs frequently do lots of damage but  now this new ruling.  After many yers as a Landlord i no longer allow pets.  Just to much damage to make it worth it. All pit bulls to be considered dangerous under court ruling Previously, vict...

Whenever I have a Home Improvement project I always find that securing the contractor to do the job is always the most challenging aspect.  Frequently I feel that I have been overcharged or the person doing the work doesn't really know what they are doing.  Here is a seminar to help......

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  The impact of the housing crisis is far reaching.  Here is yet another fallout of the crisis. The HOA Crisis By Jon Prior / Source: Housingwire.com This is how it works. Or, rather, doesn't work. A mortgage servicer completes the foreclosure, eventually. And the bank has taken title to the hom...

May 2012 Silver Spring, MD zip-code 20910 includes popular subdivisions; Blair, Capital View Park, Forest Glen, Linden, North Woodside, Rock Creek, Rosemary Hills, Seven Oaks, Sligo Park, South Woodside and Woodside.  If you living in one of these communities and are interested in more detailed i...

May 2012 Silver Spring, MD zip-code 20906 includes popular subdivisions; Allenwood, Bel Pre, Conn Ave , Foxhall, Garrett Forest, Gayfields,  Glenmont, Harmoney Hills, Layhill, Longmead, Strathmore at Bel Pre, Tivoli and Veirs Mill.  If you living in one of these communities and are interested in ...

May 2012 Silver Spring, MD zip-code 20905 includes the popular communites;  Ashton, Colesville, Countryside, Fairland, Good Hope Estates, Hampshire Greens, Maydale, Naples Manor, Sherwood, Peach Orchard and Stonegate.  .  If you living in one of these communities and are interested in more detail...