Monthly Archives: September 2010

Daniel and Cathie Atwell, owners of Wellness Concepts, since 1990, are building a new home for their business in Grottoes, VA.  This is no ordinary building, as the Atwells, along with their contractor, Glen Stoltfus, are intent on making it … Continue reading →

On a clear, warm September day, myself and a friend, Joanna, set off to work with some volunteers to clean up  sections of the South Fork Shenandoah River. Our little group of eight settled into four canoes, equipped with orange … Continue reading →

I love being in my room in the winter on a sunny day, it is so comforting and warm due to the true south exposure and casement windows.  I can close off the heat vent and still be warm! Water … Continue reading →

FHA SHORT REFINANCE OPTION NOW AVAILABLE Effort designed to encourage principal write-downs for responsible borrowers WASHINGTON – In an effort to help responsible homeowners who owe more on their mortgage than the value of their property, the U.S. Department of … Continue reading →

HUD SECRETARY ANNOUNCES NATIONAL FIRST LOOK PROGRAM TO HELP COMMUNITIES STABILIZE NEIGHBORHOODS HARD-HIT BY FORECLOSURE Nation’s top lenders agree to give NSP grantees first crack at buying foreclosed homes WASHINGTON – U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan … Continue reading →