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5 Creative Ways to Hide your AC You Won't Believe

Posted on 11/22/2020

Image by triosolution1 from Pixabay When it comes to hiding an AC, it's vital to maintain proper airflow. But you don't have to block airflow to remove an air conditioner from your line of sight. Check out these five creative ways to hide your AC. A Hanging Garden To make this project easy, pre-made lattice works just fine...

DIY

Home Improvement

Buyer Tips: Open House Etiquette

Posted on 11/15/2020

Image by Agover from Pixabay Where do you start when you first consider purchasing a home? Buyers who are new to the real estate market may not know exactly what they want in a house or where they want to live. While the dream homes found online, in magazines, and on your favorite television show are great resources...

Buyer Tips

Open House Preparation

DIY: Replace the Mechanism in Your Toilet Tank

Posted on 11/08/2020

Photo by House Method on Unsplash Some home maintenance projects definitely require a professional. But given just how fast homeownership costs can add up, it's nice to know that other home projects are DIY for the average person. Replacing your toilet fill valve and the flapper is one such project. The toilet is one of the few items...

Bathroom

Bathroom Maintenance

4944 Schuyler Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 is now new to the market!

Posted on 11/07/2020

Beautifully maintained, spacious and ready for you. A 5 bedroom, 3-1/2 bath, 3 level, end unit townhouse in Annandale. 4 bedrooms and two full baths on the upper level with another bedroom and full bath in the lower . Yes, a complete in-law suite with a kitchen and clothes washer and dryer .Parking is no problem. A superb location just minutes to the 236 entrance to the beltway with excellent shopping and restaurents...

Real Estate

Annandale

Establish Priorities When Searching for Your Next Home

Posted on 11/01/2020

Since there are so many things to keep in mind when searching for the right home, it can be very helpful to create a priority list. If you're at the beginning of the house-hunting process, one of the best ways to clarify your thoughts is by organizing them in a notebook or on a computer screen. As is the...

House Hunting Stress

Is Owner Financing Right for You?

Posted on 10/25/2020

Photo by SHOP SLO® on Unsplash Selling a home requires a lot of decision-making. One of those decisions concerns financing, and there are numerous options available to both sellers and buyers. Real estate negotiations can be confusing, but there are some unconventional ways to finance a deal, and owner financing, for some buyers and sellers, can be the...

Financing

Home Refinancing

Multi-Generational Homes: A Real Estate Trend

Posted on 10/18/2020

Photo by Craig Adderley from Pexels Housing design has undergone significant changes in the past few decades, with open concepts and flexible living arrangements quickly taking over. Such designs reflect, in part, the increased prevalence of multi-generational families, in which family members of all ages live together. Why Today's Residents Love Multi-Generational Arrangements During the Great Recession, the...

Homeowner

Property

Posted on 10/11/2020

Home Equity Explained

Buying your first home is a big decision; one that involves a lengthy process of saving money, building credit, and planning the next phase of your life. However, owning a home comes with one major payoff: home equity.Simply put, home equity is the amount of your home that you’ve paid off. However, it does get more complicated when we...

Home Equity

Is Now a Good Time to Purchase a Second House?

Posted on 10/04/2020

Although you might already own a house, now may prove to be a good time to pursue a second residence. For example, if you have always wanted to own a home in the mountains, you can purchase a second residence to make your dream come true. On the other hand, if you want to own a vacation residence on...