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Q&A with realtors Andrea Vaccarelli and John Martinich of Level Up Homes | News

Andrea Vaccarelli and John Martinich are the co-owners of Level Up Homes and they serve clients in the Washington, DC metro area. The Times-Mirror sat down with Andrea and John to learn more about their business and the current real estate market in Loudoun County.

Tell us a little bit about yourself — how long have you lived in Loudoun County? And can you tell us about your family?

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Avoid These Top 5 Financial Mistakes for Smart Money Management in 2023

No one likes making mistakes, especially when they can be costly. I know that you likely share my perfectionist tendencies and are often averse to taking risks. As physicians, we are trained to carefully consider the risk-benefit ratio before making any decision because we know the consequences of making a costly mistake. While mistakes are inevitable in some aspects of our lives, we must be conscious of and deliberate in avoiding financial mistakes, as they can be detrimental to our financial well-being, and they can have significant consequences.

As an anesthesiologist, I understand the importance of minimizing mistakes, and I’ll

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Journal Club 04-14-23 – Passive Income MD

Here’s Journal Club 04-14-23! Every week, I hold a JOURNAL CLUB. After filtering through the articles on the web, I present a few that impacted my life this week. Be safe and stay well!


  • More often than not, the problem with owing to a significant amount in taxes could be your under-optimized way of living. You may try different techniques to lower your tax bill but not all strategies are created equal. To help you make a wise decision, The White Coat Investor shares what NOT to do to reduce your taxes in the article – The 15 Worst
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Journal Club 04-21-23 – Passive Income MD

Here’s Journal Club 04-21-23! Every week, I hold a JOURNAL CLUB. After filtering through the articles on the web, I present a few that impacted my life this week. Be safe and stay well!


  • Target date funds are often viewed as an attractive option by many investors mainly for their simplicity and ease of investing. Are you looking to add these to your retirement portfolio? The Physician on FIRE shares key pointers for you to consider before investing in them in the article – 7 Reasons I Don’t Use Target Date Funds. Check it out.
  • As busy professionals, it’s
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Plane crash victims known for good works in Hamilton County

A private plane crash in Florida claimed the lives of two Hamilton County married couples widely known for their religious faith, civic engagement and business acumen.

The accident in the Gulf of Mexico near Venice killed William Lumpkin, 64, and Patricia Lumpkin, 68, of Fishers; and Ricky Beaver, 60, and Elizabeth Beaver, 57, of Noblesville, according to the Venice Police Department.

About the Venice plane crash victims

Ricky Beaver comes from a family with life-time ties in Noblesville’s business and political community. He owns Beaver Construction in Noblesville and is the cousin of Chris Beaver, owner of Beaver Materials in

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Realtors are needed now more than ever

Buying a home is easily one of the most important financial purchases a person can make. Today, homebuyers have an overwhelming amount of information on homes for sale at their fingertips online and through third-party sources, such as Zillow. However, sifting through a plethora of houses available can be an incredibly daunting experience for anyone.

Today, more than ever before, working with a Realtor is a necessity. They are your one-stop-shop when it comes to real estate. In recent years, Realtors have shifted their job duties to cater to the ever-changing market. They need to be diverse and give their

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Realtors warn of competitive housing market in NH

New data shows that a growing number of Massachusetts residents are moving to the Granite State. If you’re looking to buy a home in New Hampshire, realtors say you should be preparing for a long haul because the market is extremely competitive. They say that’s because an influx of out-of-state buyers have been moving to New Hampshire. Data from the IRS shows that between 2019 and 2020, 20,000 people from Massachusetts alone moved to the Granite State. Realtors said the relocations haven’t stopped since. “The last two weekends, I have helped some of my agents conduct open houses and there …

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Here’s where home prices are dropping the most

Homebuyers are finally gaining leverage in the housing market, but where they can get the best discounts on home prices vary from metro to metro.

Some of the most popular pandemic boomtowns such as Phoenix and Seattle, plus perennially popular West Coast cities like San Jose and San Francisco, posted home price declines of more than 10% from their 2022 peaks, according to December data from mortgage technology and data providers Black Knight Inc. That outpaced the average national decline of 5.3%, off their June 2022 peaks.

That’s a welcome sign for some buyers who are taking advantage of newfound