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Posted on 10/25/2020

Photo by Creatv Eight on Unsplash Time spent in the kitchen is almost always well worth the results at mealtime. But why spend more time in the apron than necessary when you could be spending time with the family or just relaxing. These five culinary accessories are designed to streamline the chef’s experience and help minimize food preparation...

Cooking

Kitchen Tools

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Posted on 10/18/2020

The Closing Process - What to Expect

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay The last step of any home sale is the closing. This is the time when the buyer and seller sign all the documents surrounding the sale, including the documents for the buyer’s mortgage. This is when money changes hands and, in most cases, the buyer gets the keys to the home. If...

Closing On A Home

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 10/11/2020

Recipe: Easy Potato Side Dishes

Photo by Monika Grabkowska on Unsplash Potatoes go well with almost any main course you serve for dinner, which makes them one of the most common side dish ingredients. If you’re looking for something different to make instead of the usual mashed potatoes or baked potatoes, consider these easy side dish recipes. Roasted Potatoes with Garlic The garlic...

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Dinner

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Posted on 10/04/2020

How to Add Solar Lighting to Your Landscape

Image by Alexas_Fotos from Pixabay If you’re looking to light up your house or yard using a quick and easy DIY method, a variety of solar lights fit the bill. You can choose from many elegant styles, with no extension cords required. Solar lights can be mounted, placed into the ground on stakes, hang as lanterns or on...

Home Exterior

Lighting

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Posted on 09/27/2020

Mortgage vs. Investing: Which is Better for Your Finances

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Often, when discussing ways to get out of debt, the subject of “mortgage versus investments” comes up. If you have a mortgage, your monthly budget likely revolves around paying it first, meaning investment ideas take a back seat. One way to free money up to invest is to pay off the mortgage, and...

Mortgage

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Posted on 09/20/2020

Tips for Homebuyers: How to Handle High-Pressure Situations

Completing a successful homebuying journey may be difficult, especially for those who do not plan ahead. In fact, high-pressure situations may arise that lead you to make rash homebuying decisions. And if you make the wrong choices, you risk paying an exorbitant price to acquire your dream residence. There is no reason to let high-pressure situations cause you to...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 09/13/2020

When You Need a Jumbo Loan

Photo by Bruce Clark from Pexels The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) limits how much you can borrow to buy a house. If you want to take out a mortgage that is above the limits, you have to apply for a jumbo mortgage. As of mid-2019, the limits were increased to $484,350 for most of the country. Some...

Jumbo Loan

Financing

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Posted on 09/06/2020

A Quick Guide to Bridge Loans

Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay Understanding the type of loan you're getting matters, to protect your financial interests. You also need to know when to choose one type of loan over another. So, should you choose a bridge loan? When might that be the best choice for getting into the home of your dreams? Here's...

Loan

Home Loans

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Posted on 08/30/2020

Budgeting for a Fixer Upper

Image by Annie Gray from Unsplash If you are handy with home repair, you could buy a more expensive house if you are willing to put some work into it. Many foreclosures are often sold “as is,” and require some work. The seller may also be more open to negotiating a lower price based on the number of...

Buying A Home

Buying A Fixer Upper

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Posted on 08/23/2020

Things to Remember about Missed Mortgage Payments

Photo by: NeONBRAND via Unsplash Missing a mortgage payment is not the end of the world. Many lenders are more than ready to work out a payment plan if you’re going through a rough patch or budgetary crisis. However, you may end up doing more harm than good to your credit and home ownership if you don’t contact...

Mortgage

Personal Finance

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Posted on 08/16/2020

Why You Should Buy Your Next Vacation Home Remotely

Photo by LEEROY Agency via Pixabay From Big Sky, Montana, to Kissimmee, Florida, many Americans crave vacation homes. One feature of a vacation house is that it's typically located as far from home as possible, preferably in another temperature zone, landscape, or climate. The worst part about a vacation home? Finding time away from work to fly out...

Vacation Home

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Posted on 10/20/2020

8116 Rhodell Lane, Springfield, VA 22153 is now new to the market!

MUST SEE!!! LARGE BRICK TOWNHOME FRESHLY PAINTED AND READY FOR NEW TENANT. 3 BR'S & 2 BA'S LARGE KITCHEN WITH PLENTY OF CUPBOARDS AND ROOM FOR LARGE TABLE. LARGE FAMILY ROOM IN BASEMENT. LOTS OF RECENT UPDATES: NEW FLOORING, UPGRADED APPLIANCES, WINDOWS. CEILING FAN IN MBR. LOW MAINTAINCE YARD WITH LARGE PATIO. GREAT FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM. 2 ASSIGNED SPACES. CALL ABOUT DISCOUNTED...

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