Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C.

Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. Heres the latest on my trip Ill be out of the office from today through Monday Sept 28th.   I tried to get 12 presentations but Ill have to settle for 7. Friday, Sept 18: Fly in late (9:30pm).   Grab rental car and stay with friends in Maryland. Saturday, Sept 19: sightseeing with my oldest daughter in D.C.   Any suggestions?   I think all the Smithsonian museums are closed on Saturday? Sunday, Sept 20: Running around Woodbridge, VA showing her were I met her mom and dinner with a buddy and my sister. Monday, Sept 21: 1:30 â€" 3:30 â€" Private presentation in Hunt Valley, MD (outplacement firm) 7pm â€" Bel Air, MD Grace Career Networking Group.   Free come if you can! Tuesday, Sept 22: 11:00 â€" 12:30 â€" Private corporate presentation in D.C. 1:30 â€" 3:30 â€" Private presentation in Fairfax, VA (outplacement firm) 6:30 â€" 8:30 â€" socStardom at Johns Hopkins University Montgomery Campus, Rockville, MD.   This is for entrepreneurs and businesses and will focus on how to use social media to grow your business.   Register here. Free. Wednesday, Sept 23: 1:00 â€" 3:00 â€" Human Resources Association National Capital Area on job search/career management in Washington, D.C.   Location and registration info here.   Not sure if you have to be a member, but this event is Free. 4:00 â€" 5:30 â€" LinkedIn for Executives ($50 or $60) register here.   Note times are Eastern youll have to do the math to figure out what time that is for YOU. 6:00 â€" 8:00 â€" State of Maryland Professional Outplacement Assistance Center (POAC) presentation (location here).   Already booked solid. Drive to Annapolis for Conference Thursday, Sept 24: conference in Annapolis Friday, Sept 25: conference in Annapolis Dinner with my sister, her man, and my daugter in MD or D.C. Saturday, Sept 26: conference in Annapolis, then fly home around lunch (oops, I thought I had this scheduled on Sunday) Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C. Heres the latest on my trip Ill be out of the office from today through Monday Sept 28th.   I tried to get 12 presentations but Ill have to settle for 7. Friday, Sept 18: Fly in late (9:30pm).   Grab rental car and stay with friends in Maryland. Saturday, Sept 19: sightseeing with my oldest daughter in D.C.   Any suggestions?   I think all the Smithsonian museums are closed on Saturday? Sunday, Sept 20: Running around Woodbridge, VA showing her were I met her mom and dinner with a buddy and my sister. Monday, Sept 21: 1:30 â€" 3:30 â€" Private presentation in Hunt Valley, MD (outplacement firm) 7pm â€" Bel Air, MD Grace Career Networking Group.   Free come if you can! Tuesday, Sept 22: 11:00 â€" 12:30 â€" Private corporate presentation in D.C. 1:30 â€" 3:30 â€" Private presentation in Fairfax, VA (outplacement firm) 6:30 â€" 8:30 â€" socStardom at Johns Hopkins University Montgomery Campus, Rockville, MD.   This is for entrepreneurs and businesses and will focus on how to use social media to grow your business.   Register here. Free. Wednesday, Sept 23: 1:00 â€" 3:00 â€" Human Resources Association National Capital Area on job search/career management in Washington, D.C.   Location and registration info here.   Not sure if you have to be a member, but this event is Free. 4:00 â€" 5:30 â€" LinkedIn for Executives ($50 or $60) register here.   Note times are Eastern youll have to do the math to figure out what time that is for YOU. 6:00 â€" 8:00 â€" State of Maryland Professional Outplacement Assistance Center (POAC) presentation (location here).   Already booked solid. Drive to Annapolis for Conference Thursday, Sept 24: conference in Annapolis Friday, Sept 25: conference in Annapolis Dinner with my sister, her man, and my daugter in MD or D.C. Saturday, Sept 26: conference in Annapolis, then fly home around lunch (oops, I thought I had this scheduled on Sunday)

Why Professional CV Resume Writing Services Is Recommending

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7 Tips for First Time Home Buyers

7 Tips for First Time Home Buyers Buying your first house is an exciting experience. My name is Amanda Peterson and I am very excited to be a contributer to MCG! Before I jump into talking about the a few things I have learned in the past year and a half of buying a house, selling a house and then buying another due to a relocation I wanted to share a little bit about my self. I am a small town girl from a town called Hicksville, the name itself describes how small it is. It was a great place to grow up but I always wanted to live in a big city. So after college I moved to the suburbs of Chicago where I began my adult life which included getting married, buying a house and going back to school for my MBA. Only six months after we had finally settled in to enjoying life I convinced my husband to join me on the adventure of a lifetime of relocating to Indianapolis or as he likes to refer to it as the middle of a cornfield (he is from Chicago). When purchasing our first house my husband and I did a lot of research, however there were a few things we wish we would have known before buying.   Heres my tips for first time home buyers. 1. Understand How Much Buying a Home Really Costs. This is the most obvious part of buying a house, but just remember it is very important to be sure you think beyond the actual selling price of the home. There are several fees involved throughout the process, such as closing costs, inspections, appraisal fees, Home Owners Association, taxes, maintaince, legal fees (in some states) and your down payment of course.  All kinds of factors can affect a properties value, so inspect thoroughly.  It is important to understand the total cost of the house to get a better understanding of what you will be spending each month, and trust me the expenses will add up quickly. One of the first steps in buying a house is getting pre-approved as this will help you understand what you can afford.  One thing I would advise after getting pre-approved is to be sure the monthly payment fits into your budget and you factor in your desired lifestyle cost.   2. Know Your Musts and Wants. Understanding your musts and wants is essential in buying a home and I would highly suggest doing this before going to look at homes. When buying our second home, we discussed our musts and wants such as the community we wanted to live in, the size of the home, the need for a yard, etc… We skipped this step when we bought our first home and rushed straight into looking at homes and ended up regretting it because we didnt understand the value of location.   3. Choose the Right Real Estate Agent. When choosing an agent, I would strongly suggest talking to at least two agents before moving forward. Take some time to meet with a few agents to understand their experience, style and be sure they know the market. This initial conversation will allow you to be sure you are comfortable with your agent as you will be spending a lot of time with them during the process and they will be the one negotiating on your behalf. 4. Remember that Staging Can Be Misleading. Although pictures are important and seeing furniture and decorations is helpful to see to get ideas, always remember the house does not come with all those decorations and furniture.  When house hunting, we realized sometimes we would like a house just because of how it was decorated or we would not like the house because it was not decorated to our style and liking. So always imagine it empty. I will never forget walking into our first house thinking this is not the house we bought, because it looked so different when it was empty and it was time to move our furniture in. 5. Take a Second Look. Looking at homes is overwhelming and can be an emotional experience. If you think you found the house, sleep on it and go back for a second showing. This helped us tremendously with buying our second house. We realized we found the right house when we started comparing every house after it to the house we liked. It also helped us notice things we did not notice the first time and think through how we would incorporate the house into our lives. Having a fresh pair of eyes will help you from making an emotionally  charged and rushed decision. 6. Understand Your Mortgage Options. Meet with at least two mortgage companies. We made the mistake of assuming our local bank, which was part of a national chain, would be the best option when we purchased our first home. When buying our second home, we met with two different mortgage companies to ensure we understood all our options. Be prepared though as this can be an overwhelming process since there are so many things to understand, jargon to decode and several different mortgage options.   Its also never a bad idea to check if you can get credit from your lender. Make sure you ask lots of questions and that you actually understand the different options available. Have them run calculations for several different senerios such as number of years, different down payment dollars, etc When we purchased our second home we were able to better understand our options and ended up reducing our monthly payment by $200! 7. Be Thorough During Your Home Inspection. Again dont be afraid to ask questions and make sure you are present. Look in unexpected areas to ensure everything is as you expect things to be. I highly suggest getting referrals when choosing a home inspector as this is critical step in the home buying process to ensure everything is ok. Buying a home is a great experience. Although it can be overwhelming be patient and enjoy the process. What did you learn from buying a home?  Are you considering buying a home? If so, what are you most stressed about?