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Autism Awareness Month in the Roanoke Valley: Understanding, Acceptance, and the Power of Inclusion
This month, we recognize Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to learning about autism, celebrating autistic individuals, and encouraging a more inclusive society. While awareness is important, the deeper goal of this month is understanding and recognizing the strengths, challenges, and unique perspectives of people on the autism spectrum.
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, interact socially, and experience the world around them. The term spectrum is important because autism presents differently in every individual. Some autistic people may need significant daily support, while others live independently and thrive in careers, education, and creative pursuits.
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How to Remove PMI Using a Home Appraisal or Broker's Price Opinion
This Feels Illegal to Know…
How to Remove PMI Using a Home Appraisal or Broker's Price Opinion
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) can be a costly addition to your monthly mortgage payments, especially if you purchased your home with a down payment of less than 20%. Fortunately, if your home has appreciated in value due to market conditions or improvements, you might be eligible to remove PMI by demonstrating increased equity. Here's a guide on how to leverage a home appraisal or broker's price opinion to eliminate PMI.
* Understanding PMI and Its Impact
PMI is designed to protect lenders in case o...
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Virginia School Systems & Educational Opportunities
As REALTORS, we are often asked by buyers, "Are the schools good here?"
Also, as REALTORS, we know to be careful in responding to this question. We adhere to a strict Code of Ethics, which understandably prevents us from saying anything that may hint of steering a buyer toward or away from a community based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, familial status or national origin. Further explained by the National Association of REALTORS, "Referring to a school system as 'good' or 'bad' could be code for racial or other demographic differences."
As a mother, I understand why someone searching for a home in a new area might ask this question. Before I had my first child, I established four objectives for my job as parent, and one of those was to ensure my...
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