When the pandemic hit, I started walking in the forest near my home. No matter what the weather, I walked in the forest. I identified redbuds, oak, maple, beech, and river birch trees. I took deep breathes and enjoyed my time away from a computer and phone. Like so many people, it took me weeks
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11/30/2021
Like millions of Americans, we spent time with our family yesterday. We cooked, laughed, and ate way too much food. My niece, grandniece and I ran a 5K on Thanksgiving morning. That was fun and memorable but this moment, the pink sparkly shoe moment, is the standout moment from yesterday. Imogen
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11/26/2021
Washington DC is a beautiful city all year round. But during the fall and winter months, Washington DC is magical. With the Capitol, Supreme Court building & National Mall decked out with holiday swag, It's a great time of year to walk and take in the charm. The 17th Annual Downtown Holiday Mark
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11/20/2021
Many of our Favorite Parks Were Designed By Olmsted Brothers Landscape ArchitectsFrederick Law Olmsted and Olmsted Brothers Landscape Architects were the first landscape architects in America. Frederick Olmsted lived in the late 1800s and is responsible for creating Central Park in New York City,
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11/17/2021
Washington DC Condo Market Right now, there are 751 condominiums for sale ranging in price from 350,000 to 1 million dollars on the Multiple Listing Service in Washington DC At a time when inventory is historically low and has been for over a year or more, having options is refreshing! Of course,
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11/16/2021
Thankful, thankful, thankfulTis' the season thankfulness is on our minds! But why does thankfulness matter? What if we don't feel we have anything to be thankful for? Even on my worst days, I am thankful I'm still breathing. That's about a basic as thankfulness gets! And why does thankfulness mat
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11/15/2021
Back to Work & Back to the CommuteWith Covid work restrictions being lifted, rush hour in the Washington DC area is back and just as annoying as it was pre-Covid.On Friday, I rolled along at 20 miles an hour for several miles inching my way to the American Legion Bridge. This bridge is on the top
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11/14/2021
The FEMA Flood MapAccording to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, flooding happens in every U.S. state and territory and is a threat anywhere in the world wherever it rains. You've likely seen terrifying videos of flash flooding or flooding that covers city streets and roadways
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11/12/2021
Buying a home is an emotional experience. A homebuyer has expectations, needs, and experiences that intertwine in the process. A few years ago, I was working with two buyers. Before we met, they had written a list of what they needed and wanted in a home. They shared the list and I was pleased to
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11/11/2021
Start the home buying process with a local lender. Ready to buy a home or condo or townhouse? Unless you are paying cash, you'll need to fill out a loan application with a local lender. Pre-qualification is step one. It's the first evaluation of your finances by a lender. When you are pre-qualifi
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11/08/2021
