As I drive into my neighborhood, I notice a rather large “PODS” storage unit parked in one of my neighbors’ driveway.   At first, I think, are they getting their home ready to sell?  Maybe one person is moving out?  Then, later on that same day, I see a U-Haul truck in their driveway.  Now, I start to think, they’re not selling their home, they are abandoning it, therefore, it must be close to going into foreclosure.  Does this sound like someone you may know?

www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/05/AR2010010503792.html

The Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA) has announced Fiscal Year 10 funding allocations under its SPARC program (Sponsoring Partnerships and Revitalizing Communities), a below-market-rate loan program administered by the Loudoun County Department of Family Services. The funds will be available through June 30, 2010 or until fully utilized. Applicants must be first-time homebuyers and meet VHDA’s standard eligibility requirements. Sales price and income limits apply.