Thousands of women undergo breast augmentation surgery every year. In fact it has become one of the most common plastic surgery procedures in the United States. There are a number of factors that contribute to a woman’s choice to undergo breast augmentation surgery: breasts are perceived to be too small, women are looking for a [...]
Aug 23 2012 | Posted in
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The Vienna office of MetLife Home Loans in Tysons Corners, Virginia is proud to welcome our newest Mortgage Consultant to the MetLife Home Loans team. As an experienced mortgage professional who understands the needs of the local market, Remigio Ferrara is committed to helping Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC home buyers find smart and affordable home [...]
Oct 3 2011 | Posted in
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Recent FBI analysis reveals that cyber criminals engaging in ACH/wire transfer fraud have targeted businesses by responding via e-mail to employment opportunities posted online. Recently, more than $150,000 was stolen from a US business via unauthorized wire transfer as a result of an e-mail the business received that contained malware. The malware was embedded in [...]
As everyone surveys the economy and the prospects of purchasing a home or vacation home in the new year the Vienna office of MetLife Home Loans in Tysons Corners, has added an experienced loan professional to their ranks to provide consumers with assistance with their mortgage needs. Their newest Mortgage Consultant to the MetLife Home [...]
Jan 20 2011 | Posted in
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MetLife Mortgage Consultant Remigio Ferrara says the time is right for a big New Year. “It’s the perfect time to to refinance or pick up that vacation property you’ve had your eye on,” says Ferrara. With real estate prices and interest rates at their lowest levels in years, the time is definitely right. MetLife Home [...]
Dec 21 2010 | Posted in
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It is getting colder outside – rodents may enter your home for food or shelter! Seal up holes or gaps in your home, trap any existing rodents, and clean up any sources of food or water and items that might provide shelter for them. Mice and rats are pesky critters that can enter your home [...]
Whether it’s off to school or work we go, millions of Americans carry “bag†lunches. Food brought from home can be kept safe if it is first handled and cooked safely. Then, perishable food must be kept cold while commuting via bus, bicycle, on foot, in a car, or on the subway. After arriving at [...]
Aug 29 2010 | Posted in
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The idea that it’s natural for dogs to chew on bones is a popular one. However, it’s a dangerous practice and can cause serious injury to your pet. “Some people think it’s safe to give dogs large bones, like those from a ham or a roast,†says Carmela Stamper, D.V.M., a veterinarian in the Center [...]
You wouldn’t lend your car out to someone you didn’t trust, so why let people you don’t know tinker with your mortgage? It makes sense to take caution with your prized possessions, and your home is probably your most valuable asset. So make sure you understand the rules and risks of mortgage refinancing, home equity [...]
Dec 25 2009 | Posted in
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Electronic communication is a useful resource — but parents know that it can be fraught with peril, so they try to protect and educate their children. Many parents already have blocks on television channels, Internet access and more. However, the phenomenon called “sexting” — or sending nude pictures via text message, is becoming commonplace, and [...]