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Posted on 10/24/2021
What Is Land Art?
Land art is a term originating in the art world of the 1960s. Also called earth art or earthworks, land art was born from a combination of reaction to the increasingly commercialized and commodified nature of art and environmental activism. Land art has remained popular throughout the decades and you can find many famous examples all over the...
Arts And Crafts
Environmental Art
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Posted on 10/17/2021
3 Major Advantages to Renting a Home
If you’re trying to determine whether it’s better to rent or own a home, it’s crucial to weigh the options regarding your personal situation. Both renting and owning have their advantages and disadvantages, which can even vary from one person to the next. Here are some reasons renting might be the best choice for you: Shorter Contract One...
Between Homes
Investment
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Posted on 10/10/2021
Save Water and Time With These Drought-Tolerant Driveway Landscaping Options
Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay Highlighting and defining your driveway is a simple way to improve your curb appeal. Depending on the amount of space you have, there are countless options for landscaping, hardscaping and edging. For landscaping to line your driveway, there are some important logistics to consider before getting started. One that...
Driveway
Drought Tolerant
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Posted on 10/03/2021
Ideas for DIY Built-In Desks
Built-in desks provide an ideal place to work from home, do schoolwork or work on hobbies or crafts. These kinds of desks can be attached right to the walls in your home. Built-in desks have several advantages over standalone desks, such as blending in with the surrounding décor better and taking up less space overall. A built-in desk...
Built In
Built In
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Posted on 09/27/2021
SPRINGFIELD, VA Real Estate Market Update 9/27/2021
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Posted on 09/26/2021
How to Use Decorative Accents to Style Your Outdoor Space
Decorative items can make an enormous impact on the entire design of an outdoor space. Whether used sparingly or to create chic, creative clutter, accessories are the way to upgrade a patio or porch and make it truly your own. However, it’s hard to know where to begin. How do you use decorative accents to create your own...
Patio Furniture
Decor
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Posted on 09/19/2021
Should I Invest in the Market?
Photo by Edar via Pixabay You’ve been considering an investment in real estate but are you really ready? Putting your money into something you haven’t done your homework on could be detrimental. You may even have all the tools, but are still straddling the fence. How will you know it’s time? Here are a few signs that indicate...
Investing
Investing
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Posted on 09/12/2021
3 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Home Staging Professional
Photo by Curtis Adams from Pexels While there are many parts of staging you can do yourself, there are some important benefits to hiring a professional. A professional home stager can help you prepare your home for the market and can use their expertise to sell your home quicker and for a higher price. Here are the three...
Home Selling
Home Selling Tips
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Posted on 09/05/2021
Add Function and Style To Your Kitchen by Removing Cabinet Doors
Photo by ginsburgconstruction via Pixabay Nothing completes an open floor plan better than open shelving. Open shelves present everything for the world to see. They transform what may be a cluttered, dark, hidden space into one that becomes a place of not only function but of style. Open shelving complements the Minimalist, Industrial or Scandinavian Modern styles. But...
DIY
Home Improvement
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Posted on 08/29/2021
Can Easements Affect Property Values?
Image by Zach Schorr from Pixabay Whether you’re buying or selling a home, you might discover there is an easement attached to your property. If so, you’re probably wondering how this affects your property values. What is an Easement? In a nutshell, an easement is for one person to have explicit permission to have use of another person’s...
Home Value
Property
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Posted on 08/28/2021
SPRINGFIELD, VA Real Estate Market Update 8/28/2021
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Posted on 08/31/2021
5377 Bedford Terrace #77, Alexandria, VA 22309 now has a new price of $219,900!
A WONDERFUL HOME WITH BIG LIVING ROOM. A GREAT FIREPLACE TO KEEP YOU WARM ON THE COLD NIGHTS. A BRIGHT PATIO TO COOL OFF ON THE LONG HOT DAYS OF SUMMER. THE KITCHEN HAS A SUPER BREAKFAST BAR AND NEAT DINING SPACE. A WASHER AND DRYER. THE MASTER BEDROOM HAS IT ON FULL BATH AND A WALK IN CLOSET. WALK TO SHOPPING. THE OWNER WANT TO SELL THIS ONE QUICKLY. CALL FOR MORE...
Real Estate
Alexandria
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