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Posted on 10/18/2020

Multi-Generational Homes: A Real Estate Trend

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

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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

Buying A Home

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Posted on 10/04/2020

Is Now a Good Time to Purchase a Second House?

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...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 09/27/2020

2020 Trends: Home Improvement

Image by DarthZuzanka from Pixabay Those who have lived in the same home for an extended period of time may be thinking about renovating their house. This is a chance to update the space to fit more contemporary styles while also increasing the value of the home itself. With this goal in mind, here are a few home...

Posted on 09/20/2020

Photo by DenisProduction.com via Shutterstock Ever had to move in a hurry? The job offer is great, but the training starts in a week … three states away. Time to pack up the house—quick! Here are some tips to make the process of relocating all your possessions easier and faster. Buy Your Boxes If possible, buy your moving...

Moving

Relocating

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Posted on 09/13/2020

Was Your Open House an Instant Success?

An open house may be considered a success if it leads to an offer to purchase or a home sale. For a seller to achieve the best-possible results from an open house, it is important for this individual to plan ahead. That way, a seller can ensure that his or her residence makes a great impression on buyers. Now,...

Open House

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 09/06/2020

LED Options For Under Your Cabinets

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Your kitchen is the ultimate workspace, but only if it has the lighting needed to properly illuminate your work area. Without the right lighting, you could end up fumbling through your tasks, failing to complete them to the best of your ability. Thankfully, resolving that problem is as easy as installing LEDs under...

LED Lighting

Lighting

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Posted on 08/30/2020

Home Serenity: How to Create Your Own Outdoor Getaway

Photo by Tod Franklin via Pixabay What makes you happy? Do you love to sit and read? Or are you more of a hang-out-with-friends kind of homeowner? Regardless of what moves you, there's a way to create space for it in your own backyard. Even better -- you can increase your home's resale value in the process. Use...

DIY

Home Impovements

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Posted on 08/27/2020

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

Beautifully maintained, spotless and ready for you. 4 very Spacious Bedrooms with 2-1/2 baths on the Main and Upper levels, and with its its own washer/dryer (to be installed) about September 15h. While the furniture on the main level may be used by the tenant(s) if desired...or the Owner will have the items removed. Parking is not as problem here,The Owner will keep the totally separate basement apartment for herself and will pat the first $465.00 of the monthly utilities, Gas, Electric and Water. A superb location, just minutes to the 236 ramp to the beltway with excellent shopping and restaurants close...

Real Estate

Annandale

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Posted on 08/23/2020

Private Mortgage Insurance

Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay In general, if you have less than 20 percent of a down payment for the house you want, you will have to pay private mortgage insurance (PMI). This insurance is a cost to you to protect the lender if you default on the loan. In most cases, it’s better to save the 20...

PMI

Private Mortgage Insurance

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Posted on 08/16/2020

First-Time Homebuyers: Tips for Creating Your Game Plan

Photo by Fizkes via Shutterstock If you know absolutely nothing about buying a house, don’t learn the hard way. There’s plenty of information available to help you avoid the many potential pitfalls in the process. You want your first home buying experience to be exciting, not exhausting. Here are some tips to get you started the right way....

Homebuyer

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Posted on 08/09/2020

Avoidable Mistakes Some Home Buyers Make

The last thing you want to experience after purchasing a new home is "buyer's remorse!" With that in mind, it pays to look at all angles when house shopping. Although emotions and first impressions are going to play a big role in your home-buying decisions, a thoughtful analysis of the pros and cons of every home that appeals to...

Buying Mistakes

What To Look For In A House

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