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America is headed toward a future in which fewer people own their homes. The effective homeownership rate stands at 62% percent, according to a 2010 report by the New York Federal Reserve.

As more people move from owning to renting, apartment vacancy rates have fallen fast, from 8 percent in 2009 to 5.6 percent in third quarter 2011. Apartments in Lexington Park and all over Southern Maryland are not exception.

Those trends are just the beginning, the US is becoming a nation of renters and home ownership will keep falling. And some experts say that could be good for the country.

This dramatic change, triggered by the 2008 housing collapse, has shifted people’s views of home ownership. The number of those who consider a home a safe investment fell from 83% in 2003 to 66% this year, according to a survey by Fannie Mae. In another poll last April, 40% of renters questioned said they plan never to buy a home. Another reason for this is that many baby boom retirees don’t want the burden of home repairs, rising property taxes and other responsibilities.
 

For information on renting an apartment in Lexington Park, MD contact Abberly Crest Apartment Homes.

Original article- the Fiscal Times

It is the New Year, and for the residents of our apartments in Lexington Park, MD this is the perfect time to get a fresh start. New Year’s Resolutions are the topics of conversation this time of year. But food may certainly give you a leg up in the luck department.

There are quite a few foods that are believed to be lucky and to improve the odds that next year will be a great one. What is interesting is that all over the world the foods eaten on New Year’s Eve consist of the same major categories: grapes, greens, fish, pork, legumes, and cakes.

Grapes
New Year's revelers in Spain consume twelve grapes at midnight—one grape for each stroke of the clock.

Cooked Greens
Cooked greens, including cabbage, collards, kale, and chard, are consumed at New Year's in different countries for a simple reason — their green leaves look like folded money, and are thus symbolic of economic fortune.

Legumes
Legumes including beans, peas, and lentils are also symbolic of money. Their small, seed-like appearance resembles coins that swell when cooked so they are consumed with financial rewards in mind.

In Italy, it's customary to eat cotechino con lenticchie or sausages and green lentils, just after midnight

In the Southern United States, it's traditional to eat black-eyed peas or cowpeas in a dish called hoppin' john.

Pork
The custom of eating pork on New Year's is based on the idea that pigs symbolize progress.

Fish
Cod has been a popular feast food since the Middle Ages. The Danish eat boiled cod, in Italy, baccalà, or dried salt cod, is enjoyed from Christmas through New Year's; herring is consumed at midnight in Poland and Germany; the Swedish New Year feast is usually a smorgasbord with a variety of fish dishes such as seafood salad. In Japan, herring roe is consumed for fertility, shrimp for long life, and dried sardines for a good harvest

Cakes
Round or ring-shaped baked goods have special emphasis at New Year’s.

If you are looking for a recipe to bring to a New Year’s Eve party in Lexington Park or somewhere else in Southern Maryland this weekend, bring some food with luck! Happy New Year from Abberly Crest Apartment Homes.

Do you want to turn you bathroom into a space you love? All you need is a little inspiration and can turn your bathroom into a room of sophistication and elegance, a seaside dream, and more. Decorating your bathroom is relatively inexpensive and easy to do. Choose a décor style that you love and that welcomes your guests. Follow the tips below to complete the job. 

Once you have chosen your décor style everything else that you purchase for your bathroom should put an emphasis on that style as well as the colors you chose to deliver that décor style. The first item you should purchase is your shower curtain. Your shower curtain is the first thing people are going to notice when they enter your bathroom so you want to decorate around it. Next add bathroom accessories such as a trash can, toothbrush holder, a tray, a kleenex holder, and a soap dispenser that emphasizes your décor style. And of course you cannot forget snug rugs.

More Bathroom Décor Tips

Are you ready to go on an adventure? Bargain shopping will take you through the wild of store rummaging, to the far off place of Craigslist finds, to your local community for a garage sale. You can never know where bargain shopping for your apartment will lead you, but one thing is for sure…you will save money. If you are new to the world of bargain shopping I listed some of the best places to find a bargain for home furniture and décor. I also, featured one of my favorites below.

Featured Online Store

Décor Universe – What I like best about this website is that you can shop by your style. If you are a modern gal like me you can search all things modern by filtering your search results. This is also helpful if you are still trying to learn your style or if you want to ensure all the pieces you are looking at fall into the same style category.

For more quality furniture and home décor at bargain prices check out the list below.

Target

Amazon.com

DaniaFurniture.com

Overstock.com

Craigslist.com

Wal-Mart

Home Goods

Bellacor

Marshalls

HomeDecorators.com

JenniferFurniture.com

HomeFurnitureShowroom.com

DecorUniverse.com

AFC wild-card round

SATURDAY, JAN. 8
	No. 6 New York Jets (11-5) at No. 3 Indianapolis Colts (10-6) Lucas Oil Stadium, 8 p.m. ET, NBC Click here for playoff page
SUNDAY, JAN. 9
	No. 5 Baltimore Ravens (12-4) at No. 4 Kansas City Chiefs (10-6) Arrowhead Stadium, 1 p.m. ET, CBS Click here for playoff page

AFC divisional round

SATURDAY, JAN. 15
	Highest remaining seed at No. 2 Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4) Heinz Field, 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS AFC North blog
SUNDAY, JAN. 16
	Lowest remaining seed at No. 1 New England Patriots (14-2) Gillette Stadium, 4:30 p.m. ET, CBS AFC East blog

AFC Championship Game

NFC wild-card round

SATURDAY, JAN. 8
	No. 5 New Orleans Saints (11-5) at No. 4 Seattle Seahawks (7-9) Qwest Field, 4:30 p.m. ET, NBC Click here for playoff page
SUNDAY, JAN. 9
	No. 6 Green Bay Packers (10-6) at No. 3 Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) Lincoln Financial Field, 4:30 p.m. ET, FOX Click here for playoff page

NFC divisional round

SATURDAY, JAN. 15
	Lowest remaining seed at No. 1 Atlanta Falcons (13-3) Georgia Dome, 8 p.m. ET, FOX NFC South blog
SUNDAY, JAN. 16
	Highest remaining seed at No. 2 Chicago Bears (11-5) Soldier Field, 1 p.m. ET, FOX NFC North blog

NFC Championship Game

Super Bowl XLV

SUNDAY, FEB. 6
	AFC champion vs. NFC champion Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, Texas, 6:30 p.m. ET, FOX NFL Nation blog

Hello Abberly Crest! Invite Rudolph and friends into your apartment this holiday season with this easy to follow recipe. This is sure to be a holiday hit.

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Hello Abberly Crest!Shopping for you father is a challenging task. Maybe it is because I am a woman I find it easier to shop for my my Mom than my Dad. Whatever the reason is every year around this time I am stumped. Well, one thing you cannot go wrong with is electronics, however they can get expensive. So if your Dad is the techy type I check out the list below for tech gifts under $100.

1. Apple TV

2. Flip UltraHD Pocket Camcorder

3. Logitech C510 Webcam

4. TomTom Ease GPS

5. Wacom Bamboo Pen and Touch

6. Kindle WiFi

7. Nintendo DS Lite

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Hello Abberly Crest! Thanksgiving is only a couple of weeks away. Do not get yourself all in a tizzy. Relax. You have more than enough time to prepare for your guests arrival if you start planning now. Here are some tips to help you plan the perfect Thanksgiving Dinner.

Two Weeks Before Thanksgiving: This Thursday is exactly two week’s before turkey day. You want to impress his family or your family (if your single) when they come over to your apartment. First things first, write out a menu and a shopping list. Confirm the number of guests that are attending. Order the turkey. Inform people of the dish they are in charge of bringing. Make sure you have all the required kitchen utensils therefore you will not have to run back to the grocery store during its busiest time. I mean who really wants to stand in line for thirty minutes. For the full list of tips click here.

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