Granite $375 is Thankful to be blessed enough to help out a family this Christmas.  We hope they enjoyed all the gifts and Granite $375 is looking forward to doing it again next year.

 

Many people are on the fence when it comes to black Friday.  Is the crowd really unbearable or is the sales worth the early hours to save some extra money. Some families can save a weeks worth of pay by choosing to shop on this one day.  Give your feedback.  How much do you usually spend on black Friday?

$4,000 Homebuying Incentive Event

 

Buying Into Baltimore is a homebuying event, and those who attend the event are eligible for a $4,000 homebuying incentive. Every year, there are two events: a spring event for one half of the City in May, and fall event for the other half in September. Click here to see the Spring/Fall City boundaries

 

At the event, homebuyers may take a narrated bus tours of homes and neighborhoods (attendees may also drive themselves), sit in on homebuying workshops, speak with trusted real estate professionals and community organizations, and get local perspectives from neighborhood associations and neighbors to help with their homebuying decisions.

 

Looking for a great activity to do this halloween. Look no futher.  Visit screams.org for more information.

 

Paintball Apocalypse

 

A hellish ride through zombie infested lands on a large, black, steel, double decker cart which is the only thing protecting you from certain infestation! Battle zombies by shooting glow in the dark paintballs at them as they attack - you have paintball guns and they dont!!

 

 

 

Drive Sensibly Aggressive driving (speeding, rapid acceleration and braking) wastes gas. It can lower your gas mileage by 33 percent at highway speeds and by 5 percent around town. Sensible driving is also safer for you and others, so you may save more than gas money.5–33%$0.19–$1.26/gallonObserve the Speed Limit

(New Information)

 

While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually decreases rapidly at speeds above 50 mph. You can assume that each 5 mph you drive over 50 mph is like paying an additional $0.27 per gallon for gas. Observing the speed limit is also safer.7–14%$0.27–$0.54/gallon

 

Remove Excess Weight

 

Avoid keeping unnecessary items in your vehicle, especially heavy ones. An extra 100 pounds in your vehicle could reduce your MPG by up to 2 percent. The reduction is based on the percentage of extra weight relative to the vehicle's weight and affects smaller vehicles more than larger ones.1–2%/100 lbs$0.04–$0.08/gallon

 

Avoid Excessive Idling

 

Idling can use a quarter to a half gallon of fuel per hour, depending on engine size and air conditioner (AC) use. Turn off your engine when your vehicle is parked. It only takes a few seconds worth of fuel to restart your vehicle. Turning your engine on and off excessively, however, may increase starter wear.$0.01–$0.03/min. (AC off)$0.02–$0.04/min. (AC on)

 

Use Cruise Control

 

Using cruise control on the highway helps you maintain a constant speed and, in most cases, will save gas.

 

Use Overdrive Gears

 

When you use overdrive gearing, your car's engine speed goes down. This saves gas and reduces engine wear.

Note: Cost savings are based on an assumed fuel price of $3.83/gallon.