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Some Good News and a Lot of Uncertainty
Realtors discuss the mortgage market at finance summit.
The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) hosted Finance Summit 2014 at their Fairfax Headquarters on Wednesday, May 21. The event brought together a panel of speakers with an impressive collection of credentials and expertise. Moderator Ken Harney’s “Nation’s Housing” column is nationally syndicated. Harney is also a member of the Federal Reserve Board Consumer Advisory Council, an author and commentator on real estate and mortgage issues, and the host of CNBC’s “Real Estate Magazine” weekly television program.
Letter to the Editor: Same Old, Same Old
I expected better. Instead of demanding the removal of impediments, large and small, that hobble the creation of wealth, the Democratic Party faithful who gathered recently in Alexandria clamored to keep the Federal trough full.
Wild Horses and Burros Visit Lorton
Adoption event is one of many across the country.
Typical dog owners may not think of comparing their furry companion to a wild horse or burro, but the comparison isn’t too far-fetched.
Great Falls Has Development Standards
Comprehensive plan, community involvement, designed to keep semi-rural character.
With an area of just under 18 square miles and one of the lowest densities in the county, Great Falls is designed to have a semi-rural character. The Great Falls Citizens Association, a non-partisan committee made up of residents, has as a primary goal to "preserve the historic, low density semi-rural character of Great Falls and its natural resources."
Tightening Asbestos Regulations
Bill protecting workers passes Senate with unanimous vote.
It’s a dirty job, but somebody’s got to do it. Yet labor advocates say the people who are licensed to remove asbestos may not be fully aware of the dangers posed by toxic chemicals.
Letter: Lock Up Guns
Letter to the Editor
If you knew someone who was contemplating suicide and you could keep them from doing it, would you? Of course you would.
Wakefield Boys' Lax Looking to Build on Victory
The Wakefield boys' lacrosse program ended a 99-game losing streak with a victory against Park View on April 24.
Fatherhood Is ...
New movement in city hopes to bring responsibility back into relationships.
Fatherhood Is ...
Students Plan Path to Graduation
Starting this year, students, parents and counselors are further collaborating to develop an academic roadmap for graduation.
Students Plan Path to Graduation
95 and Counting
Seniors who are 95 and older reflect on life and offer advice to younger people.
95-year-old Howard Eisenberg says he was carded recently and asked to provide proof of his age as he boarded a train on his way to visit his 80-year-old girlfriend.
Mortgage Foreclosures Rising
Experts: Unethical lending practices, slowing construction industry to blame.
Mortgage Foreclosures Rising
Alexandria: From Leaf Piles to Mulch
Trucks vacuum up autumn’s droppings.
The gray vacuum hose weaves back and forth across the pile of leaves like an elephant trunk searching for a peanut.
Learning to Face Opioid Overdose Crisis
Chris Atwood Foundation hosts training on opioid overdose reversal.
Regaining Breath of Life
With help of the Muslim community, a local man receives double-lung transplant.
Regaining Breath of Life
Regaining Breath of Life
Regaining Breath of Life
Why You Need To Keep Your Marketing During A Crisis
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You may have heard it before: In times of crisis, the marketing budget is the first thing businesses cut. And why not? It’s one of the easiest ways to free up some cash. You don’t always have control over more sales, but you do have control over your costs - and here’s where many businesses make a critical error, by choosing costs instead of sales.