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Anne Arundel County Truck Driver Becomes Maryland’s Newest Mega Millions Millionaire Anne Arundel County Truck Driver Becomes Maryland’s Newest Mega Millions Millionaire
Anne Arundel County Truck Driver Becomes Maryland’s Newest Mega Millions Millionaire A truck driver from Anne Arundel County nearly threw away a winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket in an unusual twist of fate.  The loyal player, who buys lottery tickets weekly, had set aside time to check his numbers but got briefly distracted, he said.  While he thought he had reviewed all his tickets, he missed one. It was only thanks to a family member, who volunteered to scan the tickets on her Maryland Lottery app, that the winning ticket was discovered. As the car pulled away, she saw the ticket’s result and ran after him, signaling the life-changing news with a huge sm…
Newly Minted Millionaire: Dorchester Man Has Big Plans For His Big Payday Newly Minted Millionaire: Dorchester Man Has Big Plans For His Big Payday
Newly Minted Millionaire: Dorchester Man Has Big Plans For His Big Payday A Dorchester man won a $1 million jackpot in the Massachusetts State Lottery last week.  Emanuel Correia won the seven-figure prize for playing the "300X" game, a $30 scratch-off ticket.  Related: Taunton Man Wins $1 Million Jackpot On $5 Lottery Ticket He chose to take the lump sum of $650,000 (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  Correia plans to buy a home with his winnings.  He bought the ticket at Star 50 Convenience at 303 Geneva Ave. in Dorchester. The store will get a $10,000 bonus for the sale. 
Grandfather Of Nine Wins $50K On Maryland Lottery Ticket After Hitting Wrong Button Grandfather Of Nine Wins $50K On Maryland Lottery Ticket After Hitting Wrong Button
Grandfather Of Nine Wins $50K On Maryland Lottery Ticket After Hitting Wrong Button A Maryland traffic manager is happy to be more lucky than good after cashing in a Lottery ticket worth $50,000 that he never meant to purchase. The longtime lotto player from Glen Burnie told officials he prefers jackpot games such as Pick 3 and Pick 4 but while working on a road construction crew in the Brandywine area, Roderick Doughty decided to change course and pick up some scratchers. “I just went in the store and I said ‘I’m going to play scratch-offs,’” he mused. Mission accomplished. Entirely on accident. Doughty told Lottery officials that he hit the wrong button on the Lottery …
Maryland Woman Jumps For Joy After Learning Of $540K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Win Maryland Woman Jumps For Joy After Learning Of $540K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Win
Maryland Woman Jumps For Joy After Learning Of $540K 'Multi-Match' Lottery Win Who says nothing good happens after midnight?  Certainly not a Frederick woman, who gave her husband a scare after screaming over a $540,000 Multi-Match jackpot she realized she had won in the middle of the night. Tawny Barnwell told Lottery officials that she shouted with joy after checking her golden ticket while claiming her six-figure prize in Baltimore this week.  The timing caused her husband to be stirred after midnight, but he was happy to start his day learning about the jackpot win after matching all six numbers. “I looked at it. I looked at it and I kept looking at it…
Family First: Buyer Goes Over Asking Price For Highly-Coveted $1.295M DC Listing Family First: Buyer Goes Over Asking Price For Highly-Coveted $1.295M DC Listing
Family First: Buyer Goes Over Asking Price For Highly-Coveted $1.295M DC Listing Location was everything for a new homeowner who was willing to go over the asking price for a Chevy Chase home that was conveniently located near family. A one-level home nestled along a tree-lined street on 4100 Ingomar St. NW in DC sold for $1.403 million after being listed by Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary, and Micah Smith of HRL Partners at Washington Fine Properties for $1.295 million, the realtors said. The 3,500-square-foot home was described as a unique property that was built in the 1920s, which is rare for the area.  HRL Partners at Wa…
Scotch Plains Home Sells For $126K Over Asking Price Scotch Plains Home Sells For $126K Over Asking Price
Scotch Plains Home Sells For $126K Over Asking Price It's more spacious than it looks! A 2,308-square foot home in Union County sold for $126,000 over asking price and was under contract in less than a week. The split-level home at 1111 Jefferson Ave. in Scotch Plains was listed by Juan Gamarra of Compass New Jersey in the spring, and was under contract in less than seven days. The 4-bedroom 3.5-bathroom home had 11 offers, four of them over $100,000, Gamarra said. The final offer was for $825,000, the buyer closing just in time for summer vacation. "There's not much inventory in Scotch Plains, so when a property under $1 million come…
$15M ‘Homey Pastoral Estate’ In Westwood Has Separate House For Your In-Laws $15M ‘Homey Pastoral Estate’ In Westwood Has Separate House For Your In-Laws
$15M ‘Homey Pastoral Estate’ In Westwood Has Separate House For Your In-Laws If 14,000 square feet isn't enough separation between you and your inlaws, a Westwood mansion has a separate house you can put them in when they visit.  Acorn Hill, a “homey pastoral estate” located at 151 Grove St. in Westwood, sits on over 27 acres, offers 15 bedrooms, and 12 bathrooms, and costs $15.5 million, according to listing agent Wendy Fox at Compass. Exterior shot of the front of Acorn Hill property. Wendy Fox, Compass If you’re not satisfied with one house, the luxury estate also provides an in-law house, guest house, and caretaker house. Related: Back …
Arlington Ranks Third Among Best Cities For Families, Website Said Arlington Ranks Third Among Best Cities For Families, Website Said
Arlington Ranks Third Among Best Cities For Families, Website Said Arlington was ranked the third most family-friendly city in the U.S., according to Opendoor.  Though Arlington has many redeeming qualities, its small-town feel is a great combination of outdoor spaces and a wide variety of restaurants, the website said.  Arlington, among Cambridge, MA and Cliffside Park, NJ that were ranked first and second, respectively, was tagged as "family friendly" on Opendoor's home buying online program, the company said. Click here for the full list of the top 15 cities for families from Opendoor. 
'It Still Feels Unreal': CT Woman Claims $30,000 Lottery Prize 'It Still Feels Unreal': CT Woman Claims $30,000 Lottery Prize
'It Still Feels Unreal': CT Woman Claims $30,000 Lottery Prize A Connecticut woman has shared her reaction after claiming a $30,000 lottery prize. Tracey Dickerson, of Waterbury, claimed the "30X Cash 9th Edition" prize on Monday, Feb. 14, according to an announcement from Connecticut Lottery. The winning ticket was purchased at Save And Go in Meriden, CT Lottery said. "When the clerk scanned my ticket his eyes lit up—he was so happy for me," Dickerson said. "He handed me back my ticket with the ticket voucher and that's when I saw I won $30,000! It still feels unreal!"  Dickerson told CT Lottery that she and her husband would like to use t…
NJ Designer Stars On New HGTV Show NJ Designer Stars On New HGTV Show
NJ Designer Stars On New HGTV Show An interior designer with New Jersey ties is starring on a new HGTV show. Noel Gatts, of Bloomfield, stars alongside Joe Mazza, on "Inspector Joe." Just waiting for next Wednesday when I can SHARE some of the beautiful spaces I’ve been working on for 8 months!! Tune... Posted by beam&bloom on Friday, January 14, 2022 The show follows Mazza as he looks for homes that pose risks to potential buyers with Gatts by his side finding financially savvy ways to make their design dreams come true, the show's description says. Gatts is the principal designer at her company, Beam & Bloom.…
Westchester County Home Inspector To Host Brand-New HGTV Show Westchester County Home Inspector To Host Brand-New HGTV Show
Westchester County Home Inspector To Host Brand-New HGTV Show A home inspector from the region is set to share his expertise and protect homebuyers from making risky purchases as the host of a brand-new HGTV show. Joe Mazza, who is licensed in New York and Connecticut, is the host of "Home Inspector Joe," a show scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 9 p.m. ET. Mazza, who is based in Westchester County, in White Plains, said he worked in construction for 20 years before he became burnt out and made a career change in 2015. He said he's passionate about the job because he loves helping others. “It’s been something I’ve done since I was a lit…
How Much Should I Spend On My First Home? How Much Should I Spend On My First Home?
How Much Should I Spend On My First Home? One of the biggest questions for first-time homebuyers is, "How much can I afford?" Before you start looking for a home, you should absolutely have your budget in mind. You don’t want to fall in love with a home that’s out of your price-range only to be disappointed that you can’t afford it. Here are some tips on how to determine your home-buying budget. Can you use your rent as a good indicator of a monthly payment? When determining a budget, there are two questions: What can I afford to pay every month? And, what can I afford to purchase? Some buyers might start their search thinking t…
PHOTOS: These New Bergen County Real Estate Listings All Have Pools PHOTOS: These New Bergen County Real Estate Listings All Have Pools
Photos: These New Bergen County Real Estate Listings All Have Pools In the market for a new home? How about one with a pool? These Bergen County homes recently hit the real estate market and each and every one has a pool. Dive in! Paramus, 168 Village Cir E; $729,000: 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,097 square feet Paramus, 168 Village Cir E; $729,000: 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,097 square feetNJMLS Paramus, 168 Village Cir E; $729,000: 3 beds, 3 baths, 2,097 square feetNJMLS Saddle Brook, 26 Garden St.; $479,900: 4 beds, 3 baths, 5,000 square feet Saddle Brook, 26 Garden St.; $479,900: 4 beds, 3 baths, 5,000 square feetNJMLS Saddle Brook, 26 Garden St.; $479,90…
ERA Insite Realty Provides Local Real Estate Market Overview ERA Insite Realty Provides Local Real Estate Market Overview
ERA Insite Realty Provides Local Real Estate Market Overview Thinking of buying, selling or investing in real estate this year? Wondering what to expect? Here’s a quick rundown so you can capitalize on current opportunities. Local housing market indicators seemed to be moving toward a steadier, less-frenzied pace for sales as we ended 2018 and moved into 2019. The strongest markets as 2018 came to a close were in multi-family houses and co-ops. Both the number of sales and prices were up in those segments. Condo sales also continued strong. Some of the factors behind the momentum in these property types are attributed to affordability, lower taxes and…
Welcome Home: Applying For A Loan Welcome Home: Applying For A Loan
Welcome Home: Applying For A Loan There are few things that offer equal levels of excitement and stress. The first two things that come to mind are having a baby and buying a house. You can’t wait to find and move in to your new home, but life is busy and making time to meet with a banker during business hours in order to fill out and submit paperwork can be a challenge. Here is a bit of good news: You can apply for a mortgage at Wallkill Valley Federal Savings & Loan online! Not only can you start the application process online, you can also check up on the status of your loan. There are also some other great featu…
Welcome Home: Understanding Closing Costs Welcome Home: Understanding Closing Costs
Welcome Home: Understanding Closing Costs When moving to a home, costs tend to add up rather quickly. Several items will need to be budgeted for right away such as replacing carpet, updating appliances, moving and closing costs. When buying a home the title of the property will be transferred from the seller to the buyer which is called the closing. The fees that need to be paid at that time are considered closing costs. Closing costs vary widely based on a number of factors and you will receive a loan estimate within three business days of receiving your completed loan application. Then three days before closing, you will rece…
The Spring Real Estate Market: Here's What You Need To Know The Spring Real Estate Market: Here's What You Need To Know
The Spring Real Estate Market: Here's What You Need To Know Despite an April that’s starting out with snow that cancelled the Yankees home opener, spring is indeed here as evidenced by the local real estate market. Buyers are pounding the pavement looking for that perfect home to buy before other buyers get to it! Inclement weather prevailed through most of March, setting back the calendar for many home sellers who were reluctant to list with snow on the ground rather than crocus and daffodils. In both Pleasantville and Mt. Pleasant, March’s active listings were at the lowest levels in at least 10 years. As the weather improves, local Realtors a…