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Ask McEnearney: What’s my first step when thinking about selling the home that I’ve lived in for decades?

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Question: What’s my first step when thinking about selling the home that I’ve lived in for decades?

Answer: Selling a home can be challenging under the best of circumstances but selling a home while having to downsize can be even more daunting. Not only are you facing years of accumulated possessions with strong memories attached — for both you and for your family — but you are also trying to get your home show-ready, so that you get the best price possible. It can be difficult to know where to even start.

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Legal Review: Why You Should Not Wear Headphones While Cycling?

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Every means of transportation comes with unique risks; this includes cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles. However, bicyclists face hazardous risks because they are more vulnerable on the road; a bicycle does not protect them as much as a car. “Every year from 2008 to 2012, an average of 265 crashes involving a bicycle occurred,” according to Denver Public Works.

Furthermore, most cycling-related accidents involve motor vehicles and cyclists; unsurprisingly, cyclists suffer the most injuries. In a crash between a motorist and a cyclist, the injuries a cyclist sustains are usually disproportionately serious, sometimes fatal. Understanding the risks associated with riding a bicycle, every bicyclist should be cautious; this includes not wearing headphones while cycling.

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Live Alexandria: Your source for a well-designed life in Alexandria? Red Barn Mercantile

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Explore Alexandria living in this bi-weekly column sponsored and written by Sandy McMaster of McEnearney Associates. Got a question or comment? Contact Sandy at [email protected].

If you needed to cite an example of Alexandria’s uniqueness, Red Barn Mercantile is the store you’d call to mind.

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Ask McEnearney: Why do I need homeowners insurance?

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This week’s Q&A column, sponsored and written by McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria, is a bit of a departure from our usual format. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact us at 703-549-9292. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns.

Question: Why do I need homeowners insurance?

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Celebrate the history and culture of Mongolia’s ‘Morin Khuur’ October 29

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The morin khuur ‘horse-head’ fiddle is featured in the festival concert on October 29.

The music and cultural heritage of the traditional Mongolian instrument the morin khuur will be celebrated in Alexandria during the Mongolian Melody III Morin Khuur Gala Concert on Sunday, October 29, at 6 p.m. The performance is the finale of a nationwide Mongolian music series.

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