http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:27 -0700 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:35:09 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Traffic-court-tidbit?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner Most drivers have received a traffic ticket at some time during their driving history, and many are  well versed in their options for dealing with that traffic violation. But rest assured, the devil's in the details, and this traffic... traffic court Traffic ticket Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:35:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Traffic-court-tidbit?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Monogamy-is-quite-the-topic?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner  Ah, the magic 'm' word.Not marriage. Monogamy.My previous article 'Is monogamy realistic' created a swirl of discussion in my own, small world. And, as I began to pursue what I thought was a  rather mundane topi c that few p... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:17:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Monogamy-is-quite-the-topic?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d16-8000-homebuyers-tax-credit?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner  I have been working with a lot of people who are hoping to buy their first home but are either unaware of the tax credit available to them as first-time homebuyers, or they are confused by what it means to them.Right now, th... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:49:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d16-8000-homebuyers-tax-credit?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d11-What-homebuyers-need-to-know?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner  The real estate market has changed significantly over the past three months. First-time homebuyers, for the most part, are responsible for the upswing in the number of homes that have gone under contract this summer.Hoping to take advantage of ... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:14:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d11-What-homebuyers-need-to-know?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Is-monogamy-realistic?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner Regardless of the venue, when love strikes, we know it. We feel it.We are completely entranced by it. But, can it last forever? With the same person?The rules of the relationship game operate under the assumption that when we find our one-and-only, i... St. Agnes Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:47:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Is-monogamy-realistic?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m7d11-5-Deadly-mistakes-buyers-make-when-purchasing-a-home?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner Buying a home is an expensive undertaking. While it can be stressful, the dream of buying a home does not have to turn into a nightmare if you avoid the 10 deadly mistakes homebuyers often make when purchasing a home.1. Making an offer on a home with... Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:29:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m7d11-5-Deadly-mistakes-buyers-make-when-purchasing-a-home?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Heartbeat-event?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner "HEARTBEAT OF THE COMMUNITY" (Baltimore, MD) – The week of June 28, the Saint Agnes Foundation will lead a weeklong effort- Heartbeat of Our Community – to celebrate the deep roots of Saint Agnes in the Baltimore communitie... St. Agnes community event Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:33:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Heartbeat-event?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m4d12-Fallout-bailouts-and-buying-a-home?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner Elenents for a successful buy.Worried about the latest fall-out about the bail-outs? Wondering if you will ever be able to get into your first home, or upsize? Well, if there was ever a great time to buy a home, it is now! Banks are lending money to ... home buying Sun, 12 Apr 2009 18:16:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m4d12-Fallout-bailouts-and-buying-a-home?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d28-Appealing-your-taxes?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner Are your property taxes too high?  If you ask most people, they have no idea what they pay in property taxes each year.  Why is that? Are they independently wealthy? Do they not care? Do they have money to burn? Do they think they... property taxes Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:17:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d28-Appealing-your-taxes?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d20-Springtime-garden-trips?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner Spring has officially arrived today, and with a peek outside into my garden, I see evidence all around that magic is happening.Daffodils, one of the earlier blooming flowers, are beginning to dot the roadways and front yards. Crocus and tulips are po... spring flowers gardens flowers springtime flower shows gardening trips Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:44:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d20-Springtime-garden-trips?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d18-AIG-bonus-botch?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner  If there is ever a time for people to make a unified call for government reform, it is now. If we do not, we deserve whatever our elected officials give us.While it is easier to sit back and 'let the leaders do it,' no encouraging evidence exis... AIG bailout executive bonuses government Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:54:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d18-AIG-bonus-botch?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d10-Homebuyer-tax-credit?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner Juggling homebuying creditsIR-2009-14, Feb. 25, 2009WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that taxpayers whoqualify for the first-time homebuyer credit and purchase a home this year before Dec. 1 have a special option available fo... homebuyer tax credits Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:21:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d10-Homebuyer-tax-credit?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d10-Property-tax-bill-hearings-slated?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner Property taxes slated for hearings.Home values have been declining over the past few years as a result of the housing crisis we are currently facing. However, many citizens have been frustrated at the unfairness in the way their property tax assessme... Tue, 10 Mar 2009 08:04:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d10-Property-tax-bill-hearings-slated?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d2-Bridge-pass-savings-secret?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner Save big if crossing into Cecil Co. going north.For motorists traveling north and have to cross over the Susquehanna River, I have news for you that only locals, and frequent travelers may have learned already: You can purchase a commuter decal for $... Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:05:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d2-Bridge-pass-savings-secret?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d2-Homebuyer-tax-credit?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner Tax crredit gives homebuyers a hand. Homebuyers have an added incentive to purchase a home this year in the form of an $8,000 tax credit.  Why is that important?Because it gives first-time homebuyers an opportunity to get a break on th... Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:42:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m3d2-Homebuyer-tax-credit?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d31-No-short-in-short-sales?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner Short sale listings continue to rise.Anyone who has looked at the MLS, the multiple list service of homes for sale used by real estate professionals, or who has searched for property for sale on numerous search engines, is certain to see that the num... housing short sales foreclosure Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:03:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d31-No-short-in-short-sales?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d31-Get-smart-about-your-property-taxes?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner Get smart about your property taxes  If you read the earlier articles I wrote recently concerning rising property taxes in light of declining home sales prices in some markets, you might want to get onboard with the efforts afoot to tackle ... real estate taxes property taxes taxation Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:25:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d31-Get-smart-about-your-property-taxes?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d27-Home-remodeling-programs-ignore-a-huge-bottomline-cost?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner  If you’ve ever watched those home improvement shows that overflow on the HGTV program, you may have wondered how those remodel projects can be done for so little money.I was recently watching one show that re-designed a guest cottage, com... home improvement remodeling a home Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:50:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d27-Home-remodeling-programs-ignore-a-huge-bottomline-cost?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d23-Tax-assessments-under-fire?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner The property taxman commeth. Despite falling sales prices in today’s real estate marketplace, tax assessments show little signs that taxes are falling in line as well. People are beginning to take a harder look at the bottom line when they... property taxes Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:03:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d23-Tax-assessments-under-fire?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d16-Should-you-be-worried-about-your-property-taxes?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner Is anybody out there worried about their property assessments? I have talked with a number of people who are fed up with the state’s taxation and assessments department and it’s assessors and appeals boards for overvaluing their property ... real estate taxes Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:35:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1499-Baltimore-Community-Examiner~y2009m1d16-Should-you-be-worried-about-your-property-taxes?cid=exrss-Baltimore-Community-Examiner