The National Flood Insurance Program was allowed (by Congress) to expire on March 28, 2010, which means that if you tried to apply for this type of insurance this past week, you weren’t able to. And Congress is now in recess, which means this issue won’t come up again until...
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Port Republic Road Construction: Info, Map, and Timeline
If you’ve driven on Port Republic Road in Harrisonburg recently, you probably noticed that construction is underway. The road will be expanded from two lanes to four to accommodate for heavier traffic patterns going to and from the new Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Funding for this project actually came from the...
Looking For Laws Concerning Virginia Real Estate, Construction, and Land Use?
I just came across a pretty cool blog published by some attorneys in the Arlington, Virginia, area. They post updates and information about Virginia real estate, construction, and land use laws and regulations. If you are in search of legal information regarding any of these particular categories for the Commonwealth...
New Renovation Rules for Homes Built Prior to 1978
The EPA wrote a new rule that will take effect on April 22, 2010 that requires contractors doing remodeling work on buildings — homes, child care centers, and schools — built prior to 1978 have an EPA certification. The reason? Lead-based paint. It can be very harmful to children and...
First Step To Going Green: Find Your Carbon Footprint
Going green is a big deal, believe it or not. It is important to keep our earth clean so that future generations will be able to enjoy it as much as we have. The first step to understanding how to improve the environment around you is to find your carbon...
Homeowners Insurance: When To File A Claim
When you purchase a home, one of the first things you do is acquire homeowners insurance. (Actually, this is usually done prior to closing so it is set in place the moment you are occupying your new home!) We’ve posted before about the basics of homeowners insurance, and what to...