The possibility of losing their down payment is one of the biggest fears of potential home owners.
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More than three in five renters — 63 percent — said they would be more likely to purchase a home sooner if they had the option to buy down payment protection, the survey showed. More than three in 10 home owners and more than half of millennial home owners said they also would be more likely to buy a new home if they had an option to buy down payment protection.
“While consumer morale continues to rise, there is still a crisis of confidence in the housing market for both home owners and home buyers due to the financial events of 2007 through 2008,” says Cleve Bellar, chief marketing officer of ValueInsured. “It is encouraging that Americans want to own a home, but in order to take that step, they want assurance that their nest egg is protected.”
The survey showed that 70 percent of renters say it’s important to one day own a home or to become a home owner again. Millennials were found to be the most upbeat about home ownership, with nine out of 10 renters between the ages of 18 to 34 saying it is important to one day own a home or become a home owner again.
Source: ValueInsured Inc.
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Have you always been wanting to learn a bit more about the after life? Do you have a story from your past that keeps your curiosity peeked? Would you want to experience some paranormal activity close to your home, if you could?
As far as the world of the paranormal goes, it seems to be more likely to experience some activity if you consistently visit certain locations. Keeping this in mind, I'm going to give you a few that just may be up your alley.
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If you're still reading, you must be thirsty for more about the paranormal. I understand this completely. It just so happens that here in Alexandria, Virginia, much has happened as far as the paranormal is concerned and a lot has been documented. Many sites are dedicated on the internet to this kind of thrill seeking. The more I read, the more I want to read.
In this first part of the paranormal blogs that I will bring to you, I will simply show you where to go. Later, detail will follow. Here is one suggested site (http://www.ghostsofamerica.com/2/Virginia_Alexandria_ghost_sightings2.html)and if you read in depth, you will be able to take notes for your trip. Knowing where to go and what to watch and listen out for will help. Another site to look into is this (http://blog.visitalexandriava.com/haunted-alexandria-va-female-stranger/).
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Have you ever been curious about the history of modern architecture? If so, one sight in particular may satisfy at least part of this thirst for knowledge.
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In Alexandria, Virginia, just off Route 1 (Richmond Highway), is architect Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House (https://savingplaces.org/places/pope-leighey#.VqEnb1Jun4s) Closed for tours until March 2016, this destination will open your eyes to many architectural innovations. Many of these firsts of design were quickly adapted throughout the country upon its construction in 1939.
"Form and function should be one, joined in a spiritual union." - Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Located in the Carlyle neighborhood of Alexandria, condos at The Jamieson are the only development to offer amenity services by the Westin Hotel. Residents have access to the following services:
