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Posted on 11/08/2020
Navigate the Homebuying Journey Like a Pro
The homebuying journey may seem long, complicated and time-consuming at first. Fortunately, there are lots of things a property buyer can do to streamline the process of finding his or her dream residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help a homebuyer navigate the property buying journey like a pro. 1. Narrow Your Home Search If...
Buying A Home
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Posted on 11/01/2020
What Should You Consider before Buying?
Photo by LDprod via Shutterstock Buying a house is more than the number of rooms and how it is staged. It’s a set of complex systems in a specific location. And while it’s not all about location, that’s a perfect place to start your list. Where to Buy Areas and neighborhoods trend for a variety of reasons. If...
Size
Homebuyer
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Posted on 10/25/2020
5 Kitchen Tools to Simplify Meal Prep
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
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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...
Cooking
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
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
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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 10/28/2020
8019 Martha Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22309 is now new to the market!
Beautifully decorated!!! This home will be the only one you need to see. Great Living room with a wonderful fireplace for cold nights. Separate Dinning room that lead to an updated kitchen. Large family room off kitchen. Step into a fenced back yard ideal for outdoor fun time. Four bedrooms and two full baths. Close to shopping, schools and fun. Lots of parking. Quick and easy...
Real Estate
Alexandria
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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...
Real Estate
Springfield
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