Bible Out of ContextRandom Quotes from the Bible
43Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. 44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; KJV: Matthew 5:43-44
43"You have heard that it was said, 'YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR and hate your enemy.' 44"But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, NASB: Matthew 5:43-44
43"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, NIV: Matthew 5:43-44
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On Being a Theologian of the Cross: Reflections on Luther's Heidelberg Disputation, 1518 (Theology) (Paperback) by Gerhard O. Forde, Martin Luther
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Bible Out of ContextRandom Quotes from the Bible
8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast. KJV: Ephesians 2:8-9
8For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9not as a result of works, so that no one may boast. NASB: Ephesians 2:8-9
8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - 9not by works, so that no one can boast. NIV: Ephesians 2:8-9
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Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: KJV: 1 Peter 5:8
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. NASB: 1 Peter 5:8
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. NIV: 1 Peter 5:8
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18Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. 19He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. KJV: Micah 7:18-19
18Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity And passes over the rebellious act of the remnant of His possession? He does not retain His anger forever, Because He delights in unchanging love. 19He will again have compassion on us; He will tread our iniquities under foot Yes, You will cast all their sins Into the depths of the sea. NASB: Micah 7:18-19
18 Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. 19 You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea. NIV: Micah 7:18-19
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10He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. 11He came unto his own, and his own received him not. 12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: KJV: John 1:10-12
10He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. 11He came to His own, and those who were His own did not receive Him. 12But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, NASB: John 1:10-12
10He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. 11He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 12Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God - NIV: John 1:10-12
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42But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. 43But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: KJV: Mark 10:42-43
42Calling them to Himself, Jesus said to them, "You know that those who are recognized as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them; and their great men exercise authority over them. 43"But it is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant; NASB: Mark 10:42-43
42Jesus called them together and said, "You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, NIV: Mark 10:42-43
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It's property tax assessment time. Here's what homeowners need to know. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Thousands of Washington area homeowners are receiving their property tax assessment notices from their local jurisdictions. But many homeowners, will see their property tax assessments fall as the housing market continues to suffer.
Cash-in refinancing could help homeowners save (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Thinking of cashing out some equity when you refinance your mortgage? Sure, that used to be what millions of homeowners did when they needed extra money.
Murray Hill, just south of Beltway, offers convenience and comforts (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST)
It's easy to drive past Murray Hill as you navigate Indian Head Highway, Route 210. But this conveniently located community of ramblers and split-levels in Prince George's County is worth a look.
2010 International Builders Show: At home in the future (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
In ways large and small, the 2010 International Builders Show held last week in Las Vegas reflected the still-troubled home-building industry. One entire exhibition hall was vacant, most exhibitors rented smaller spaces than usual, and the dancing models in the upscale showers -- standard fare for...
Fannie Mae offers help with closing costs to foreclosure buyers (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Fannie Mae, the largest U.S. mortgage-finance company, is offering buyers of its foreclosed homes as much as 3.5 percent in closing-cost assistance to help clear an inventory of properties acquired during the housing slump.
From seedy to sought-after: D.C.'s Mount Vernon Triangle becoming urban village (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
A few years ago, Mount Vernon Triangle was an area known for parking lots and prostitution. Today, it is a popular destination in the District for young home buyers, where new high-rise condos sit amid remnants of what was once an urban wasteland.
Tree myths: So much of what you've been told is wrong (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Many planting practices that were thought critical to the health of trees are simply myths. Some ideas that have long been accepted by experts have proven to be incorrect. This is understandable because it can take generations to comprehend the sophisticated systems of these magnificent plants.
Fewer D.C. affordable housing options left as city rents rise (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Rents have increased more in the District than they have in most major cities, and renters are spending a larger portion of their paychecks to keep a roof over their heads, according to an analysis released Friday by the DC Fiscal Policy Institute that examines the city's rental housing market.
The right way to trade property with a Starker exchange (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Say you own property in Rehoboth Beach, Del., which calls itself "our nation's summer capital." It has appreciated greatly over the years, but now you want to sell it. You have heard that you can defer any capital-gains taxes by doing a Starker exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue ...
Digital images give home buyers a vivid new perspective (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Can you know what it feels like to stand in a house without actually standing in it? Can a computer-generated image of an interior that includes every detail, right down to the high-heeled shoes on the floor of a dressing room where the imaginary owner kicked them off, truly convey a sense of place?
Have an adjustable-rate mortgage? Make sure you know how it works. (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST)
My daughter and her now-former husband bought a house in 2000 with a variable-rate loan. They ended up filing for bankruptcy and were paying off what they owed on the house. They got divorced two years ago, and she got the house. Her payments increased approximately $250 per month when the loan a...
Tim Carter offers advice on home repairs, including septic-tank cleaning (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST)
DEAR TIM: I just moved from the city to the country and was informed by a neighbor that septic cleaning should be added to my list of things to do. I've never had a septic tank and now am concerned about how to care for it. How often should I clean my septic tank? Is this something I can do? What...
30-year mortgage rates top 5 percent (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Rates on 30-year fixed mortgages rose slightly this week, inching above 5 percent, Freddie Mac said Thursday.
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An infrared sauna: Luxury at a price you can relax with (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Lyme disease left Kathy Fowler's hands so stiff that she couldn't type. She couldn't remember simple directions. Intravenous antibiotics helped, but Fowler, a health reporter for WJLA (Channel 7), wanted to explore alternative treatments as well.
housing counsel (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Housing Counsel, by Benny L. Kass, can be found this week at http://washingtonpost.com/realestate. He discusses how owners can secure a tax-deferred exchange of a second home. His column will return to the print edition.
MURRAY HILL (Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST)
BOUNDARIES: Indian Head Highway to the west, Livingston Road to the north, Hart Road to the east and E. Barrett Road to the south
Color of Money Live (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:00:00 EST)
Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary answers your personal finance questions and discusses other money matters.
Rising FHA default rate foreshadows a crush of foreclosures (Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST)
The share of borrowers who are falling seriously behind on loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration jumped by more than a third in the past year, foreshadowing a crush of foreclosures that could further buffet an agency vital to the housing market's recovery.
Daughter inherited a must-have tool (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
DEAR TIM: My dad passed away, and I was cleaning his tool room out. One of the tools I saved was a large L-shaped piece of flat metal that has ruler markings on it all over the place. I've been told this is an aluminum framing square. What are framing squares used for? Is it practical to own one? I...
Haiti earthquake revealed the terrible cost of poor building design (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
The sight of thousands of collapsed structures in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, may lead you to wonder whether a strong earthquake could cause equally widespread, catastrophic building collapse in an American city.
Green Scene: El Niño could increase garden pests this spring (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
El Niño is back. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center reports that El Niño has gained slightly above-average strength over the Pacific Ocean since December, signaling that its effects might persist into the spring. What that means to gardeners in the...
With multiple offers, a home seller needs more than a verbal deal (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
My fiance and I offered to buy a home owned by a bank. The bank responded to our offer but said it would not pay for Federal Housing Administration fees or inspections. There are two other offers on this home, and the other buyers are also obtaining FHA loans.
Tax exclusions offer big benefit to home sellers (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
"The more you earn, the less you keep, And now I lay me down to sleep.
Across the board, mortgage rates dip slightly (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Rates on 30-year mortgages remained almost flat this week as the Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates near record lows to help the economy recover.
To boost sales of foreclosures, FHA suspends anti-flipping rules (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Call it three birds with one stone: The federal government hopes to help low-down-payment home buyers, investors who fix up foreclosures, and communities burdened with too many bank-owned and foreclosed homes -- all with one potentially far-reaching policy change.
Experts at International Builders Show say home buyers want flexibility more than size (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Americans want smaller houses, and they are willing to strip some of yesterday's most popular rooms, such as home theaters, from them in order to accommodate changing lifestyles, consumer experts told audiences last week at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas.
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Do-It-Yourself: How to restore a wood door (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
My wood entry door was beautiful about 10 years ago but has been dried out by direct sun and is now unsightly. It had a stained, wood-toned finish. How can I restore it?
Mount Vernon Triangle (Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
BOUNDARIES: Mount Vernon Triangle is due east of Mount Vernon Square in Northwest D.C. It is bounded by New York Avenue to the north, Massachusetts Avenue to the south and west, and New Jersey Avenue to the east.
Housing recovery could take a decade, economists warn (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Even as the housing market shows signs of improvement, including in new data released Tuesday, economists warn that it could take up to a decade for many homeowners to regain equity in their homes, while some people in the hardest-hit regions of the country may not see a recovery during their lif...
Fairfax County supervisors approve affordable housing plan (Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Almost a year after gutting a public program in Fairfax County used to maintain and expand affordable housing, the wealthy Northern Virginia locality adopted a sweeping blueprint Tuesday to increase its support for affordable housing through developers, nonprofit organizations and faith-based groups...
Existing-home sales take a big fall in December (Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Sales of previously owned homes took their biggest tumble in at least 40 years last month as the impact of a buying spree spurred by a tax credit for first-time buyers waned, according to industry data released Monday.
Stakes are high as government plans exit from mortgage markets (Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
For more than a year, the government pulled out the stops to revive home buying by driving down mortgage rates.
Loudoun County foreclosures show decline (Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
A modest recovery in the Loudoun County housing market appears to be underway, aided by a dramatic drop in the number of foreclosures, according to a report from the county's regional economist.
Turning on the light: Clever remodel sets a dim D.C. rowhouse aglow (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Otto Condon's street, near the U Street corridor in Northwest, is quiet and historic, with facing rows of simple post-Civil War dwellings. Each one is about the width of one door and one window, and it's easy to imagine the dim, nestlike interiors, plus a privy out back, that once housed entire...
Unemployed and pondering refinancing? Please think again. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
I'd like to refinance my mortgage while interest rates are at a historic low. I have an adjustable-rate mortgage for about $85,000. The interest rate on that loan is 4.125 percent, and the loan is scheduled to adjust in June.
Homeowners have more than interest to consider at tax time (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
"We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle."
Green Scene: The value of a remembrance of things past (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Every growing season offers the potential for rejuvenating your garden, and now is the time to start reflecting on last year's performance and to plan this year's landscape design.
Mortgage rates slip for 3rd week; 30-year loans below 5% (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Rates for 30-year home loans fell below 5 percent this week but remained above last month's record lows.
How to choose an interior designer (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Buying a house is only the first step in creating a home. Suddenly, you realize that your overstuffed couch looks fussy in your sleek new condo. Or the hip, low-lying coffee table is dwarfed by the living room in your new suburban manse. Or perhaps you have lived in your home since the 1970s -- and...
Reverse mortgages are not the next subprime (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Reverse mortgages are for seniors who don't have enough spendable income to meet their needs but do have equity in their homes, which they don't mind depleting for their own use rather than leaving it for their heirs. For reasons not clear to me, reverse mortgages are being bad-mouthed by an...
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New ceramic tiles can help re-create old look for fireplaces (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
DEAR TIM: I grew up in an old home that had ceramic fireplace tile. I'd love to re-create that look in a new home that I'm getting ready to build. What does it take to install a ceramic tile fireplace that will not be harmed by the heat of the fire? Where's the best place to look for ceramic tile...
IRS offers guidance on new $6,500 tax credit for repeat home buyers (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
If you've been holding back on getting involved with the new $6,500 federal tax credit for repeat home purchases, there's no more excuse for inaction. You now have all the official IRS guidance you'll need to buy a house, qualify for the credit and pocket the $6,500.
Measuring the renovation in cost and in impact (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Otto Condon is a calculating sort of guy -- in a greenish way.
Nestled next to the woods, Clarks Crossing is a haven for nature lovers (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Residents describe Clarks Crossing as a "green bubble surrounded by parkland" 10 minutes from Tysons Corner. When the wind is just right, they can hear the sounds of Wolf Trap concerts from their decks.
Mysterious noises in your house? Could be the plumbing. (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
I have a loud groaning noise in my house. I can't tell where it originates. Can you help? -- J. Culbertson
Clarks Crossing (Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
BOUNDARIES: Clarks Crossing Road to the east, continuing along Batten Hollow Road, taking in the cul-de-sacs and about two blocks of Abbey Oak Drive. Meadowlark Road to the north.
FHA plans to require borrowers to produce more cash for down payments (Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
The Federal Housing Administration plans to increase the amount of up-front cash paid by all new borrowers and to require higher down payments from those with the poorest credit, according to agency officials.
A desert mirage (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Every home builder in the country would probably describe 2009 as an "annus horribilis." But Las Vegas builders Adam Knecht and Ernie Domanico had a particularly horrible year.
Maryland's Kent Narrows grows more residential as it grows nightlife (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Wildlife photographer Cort Clifford's favorite studio is just outside his waterfront two-bedroom condo in the Kent Narrows area of Queen Anne's County. Without even leaving his living room, he has recorded images of foxes, great blue herons and nesting ospreys.
Winter doesn't have to be a colorless season (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
The winter landscape can be extraordinary if your garden is designed for winter interest. Consider plants that flower, offer berries, hold their foliage, have showy bark or display attention-grabbing shapes even without leaves. If you haven't planted with an eye toward winter interest, your beds...
Follow property listings? Now they follow you. (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Meet the latest entrant to smartphone house-hunting: Realtor.com. The official Web site of the National Association of Realtors just unveiled a free app for the iPhone.
Mortgage lenders can sidestep new rules to prevent lowball estimates (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
The federal government's efforts to eliminate settlement-cost surprises for home mortgage applicants may have opened the door to a new, and potentially costly, set of consumer problems.
To the taxman, your house may not count as your home (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
"Income tax returns are the most imaginative fiction being written today."
For architects this decade, building efficiency will replace grandiosity (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
On Jan. 4, the new decade's first day of business, grand openings of two extraordinary real estate projects were widely reported: the $8.5 billion, 18.5 million square-foot City Center complex in Las Vegas; and the $1.5 billion Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the world's tallest skyscraper, standing more...
Mortgage rates decline for 2nd straight week (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Rates for 30-year home loans edged lower for the second straight week but remained above last month's record lows, mortgage company Freddie Mac said.
When does refinancing make more sense than a loan modification? (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Last February, we got a loan modification with our lender, and I am wonder whether it would be a good idea to try to refinance with them. I am considering a refinance because there were about $3,000 in fees that we weren't able to put into the modification. Could the mortgage company just make the...
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The legend of a supernatural carpenter is no doubt a clever promotional story for the Loretto Chapel and its fabled staircase. It draws tourists to this masterpiece and inspires couples to get married in the building. If you were told that the staircase was just a regular structure that was resting...
The Loretto Chapel staircase: A lesson in physics, not miracles (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
DEAR TIM: I recently was vacationing in Santa Fe, N.M., and saw the Loretto Chapel staircase. It's a beautiful wooden circular staircase thought to be built between 1877 and 1881 by an unknown carpenter. There is no center support, and nothing seems to be holding up this staircase but the will of...
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A plan for insulating a crawl space (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Part of my home sits over a crawl space, and the floors in that area get extremely cold in winter. Would adding insulation in the crawl space help? Would there be moisture problems? -- T. Bedard
Kent Narrows (Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
BOUNDARIES: The community covers a half-mile strip on each side of the Kent Narrows channel between the Chester River and Prospect Bay.
In China, fear of a real estate bubble (Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
BEIJING -- With property prices soaring in key cities, many investors and bankers worry that China has the next great real estate bubble waiting to be popped.
The highs and lows of a home wedding (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Julie McLaughlin singled out her brother's house in Fairfax Station, with its two-tiered deck and garden gazebo, as the ideal spot for her wedding last June.
Recreation enthusiasts abound at Southern Maryland community Eutaw Forest (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
After weighing their leisure options one day recently, Eutaw Forest residents Paige Quillin and her husband, Ron Robbins, decided on a motorcycle ride. It was a tough decision. Quillin, 41, and Robbins, 43, an active-duty serviceman in the Army National Guard who returned to the neighborhood after a...
Pushing down mortgage principals (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
The government should take drastic measures to rescue drowning homeowners.
Want a great fire? Start with the right wood and add a touch of precaution. (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
On the heels of an extraordinary fall, when many plants stayed green into December, we had a record-breaking snowfall in time for the holidays. Now the leaves are gone and the remnants of the flowers in the garden are black. It's time to enjoy relaxing in front of an open hearth, with the sweet...
Why banks still profit with so many bad mortgages out there (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
I have been confused over the past six months by how the major banks are reaping major profits while the number of homes in foreclosure continues to rise.
30-year rates slip to 5.09 percent (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
The average rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was 5.09 percent this week, down from 5.14 percent a week earlier, the mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday.
Gutter repair can be safe and easy (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
The one-story home I just bought needs gutter repairs. When it rains, I see leaks at the ends of my aluminum gutters. I also see water streaming from behind my gutters on the fascia board. In addition, I need to make a repair where a downspout has fallen to the ground. What tools do I need, and what...
This tax season, know the available deductions for homeowners (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
"Tax reform is taking the taxes off things that have been taxed in the past and putting taxes on things that haven't been taxed before."
New environmentally friendly countertop materials add green to your kitchen (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
At the U.S. Green Building Council's trade show in Phoenix recently, I encountered three intriguing countertop materials: IceStone, Bio-Glass and Eco. Each adds an innovative, green spin to its market niche.
After 6-year wait, protection from bad credit reports (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
For mortgage applicants and home purchasers, it has been a six-year wait, but the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Reserve finally have come out with important consumer credit protection rules first required by Congress in 2003.
Adding up the costs (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
In addition to the usual tab for food, drink and entertainment associated with a wedding reception, holding the celebration at home incurs extra expenses. We asked wedding planner Ayran Kanter of the District to break out the home-related expenses involved with an upscale wedding she coordinated at...
Troubleshooting (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Remember: aluminum expands as its temperature rises. A long gutter on a one-story house can grow significantly, putting stress on sealants. Normal caulks aren't made to handle this movement, but rubberized sealants are.
Do-It-Yourself: Selecting the right space heater (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Our dining room, which isn't very large, never seems to get enough heat from our central heater. We'd like to get an electric space heater to help heat it but are baffled by the different types of heaters available. Which is best for our purpose? --Andy
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Eutaw Forest (Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
BOUNDARIES: Eutaw Forest and Captain Dement drives are the main roads into the community from Route 229 on the east. The subdivision is also defined by the Mattawoman Creek Watershed on the west near the Prince George's County border, the Settle Woods subdivision along Elsa Avenue on the south and...
Real Estate Live (Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:00:00 EST)
The Post's Elizabeth Razzi answers your questions about the local housing market.
Color of Money Live (Thu, 07 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST)
Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary answers your personal finance questions and discusses other money matters.
Conflicting housing, factory data show fragility of economic recovery (Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
The rebound in manufacturing showed further signs of promise for the economy in the coming year, according to government data released Tuesday, even as housing, another key driver of the country's nascent recovery, offered new cause for worry.
Fed chief Bernanke urges better financial regulation to prevent crises (Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Better regulation is the key to avoiding future financial excesses, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said Sunday, arguing that the Fed's low-interest-rate policies early in the decade were not a major cause of the housing bubble.
Cash-rich real estate investors trigger bidding wars, frustrate other buyers (Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Investors have reemerged with brute force in the Washington region's real estate market over the past few months, triggering bidding wars in some neighborhoods teeming with foreclosed properties and hindering traditional home buyers such as Melissa Diggins.
Real estate review and predictions: What follows a decade of boom and bust? (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
The U.S. housing market has been in a slump for nearly four years. Home prices have fallen 30 percent since reaching their peak in 2006, leaving nearly a quarter of borrowers owing more than their homes are worth. Millions of homeowners have fallen into foreclosure.
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Golf Club Manor, Arlington: Building value by the fairways (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
When residents moved into the first homes of northwest Arlington's Golf Club Manor neighborhood in the early 1950s, there was a working dairy farm. The farm continued to operate as the brick Cape Cods, colonials and ramblers were built around it throughout the decade, though it eventually gave way...
Job loss probably nixes chance to refinance (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Q: I am a 59-year-old single woman who was recently laid off from a computer consulting job. I have six years left on a 15-year mortgage at 5.75 percent. The balance is about $70,000. My condominium is worth about $145,000.
The 2000s in real estate, one story at a time (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
A sampling of headlines and news passages from The Washington Post:
Can Property Rescue Your Portfolio? (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
The Post, August 2002 -- Like many investors disgusted with the stock market, Iris Brookins is convinced that real estate will be her financial life preserver. "I've lost a large amount of my investment portfolio," the semi-retired information technology consultant said. "And from what I've read and...
Aughts were a lost decade for U.S. economy, workers (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
For most of the past 70 years, the U.S. economy has grown at a steady clip, generating perpetually higher incomes and wealth for American households. But since 2000, the story is starkly different.
Regulators outline potential pitfalls of reverse mortgages (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
If you, your relatives or your friends are contemplating applying for a reverse mortgage in 2010, check out the new guidelines proposed in December by federal regulators. Though aimed at banks and credit unions, the guidelines neatly sum up the potential pitfalls for consumers in the fast-growing...
Growing Price Tag Doesn't Deter Would-Be Bidders (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
The Post, October 2003 -- West of Old Town [Alexandria] a luxury condominium complex is going up on a two-acre lot on Duke Street. And despite price tags that will reach into the $600,000s, there are far more potential buyers than there are units to buy. The [planned] complex . . . has 114 units . ....
Look for development, workplaces and architecture to contract in the new decade (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
You probably have read more than enough about the decade -- the "aughts" -- that just ended, about the best and worst, about what should be remembered or forgotten. I prefer speculating about the new decade, the tens -- or is it the teens? Where, what and how will we design and build?
Golf Club Manor (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
BOUNDARIES: The Arlington-Fairfax County line to the west, North Stafford Street to the northeast, North Glebe Road to the southeast and N. Albemarle Street to the southwest
Inexpensive treatments to make sure windows keep the heat in (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
We have older aluminum-framed sliding windows that are incredibly drafty. Is there some way to seal them? We can't afford new windows now. --T. Melville
What the new year and new decade will hold for housing market (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Every year at this time, I peer into my crystal ball and attempt to determine the future of housing for the new year, if not the new decade.
Making it stick (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Do not use organic mastic to install floor tile. Organic mastic is a creamy adhesive that looks like cake icing. It works well for wall tile but not for floor tile. It will flex slightly when you apply concentrated pressure. If the adhesive moves, it will cause the tile to crack.
Creating an heirloom garden (Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST)
Many gardeners are confused by what constitutes an heirloom plant. For me, there is no set definition.
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The MacArthur Bible Commentary (Hardcover) by John MacArthur
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Challenge of the Cults and New Religions, The (Hardcover) by Dr. Ron Rhodes
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