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Posted on 02/16/2020
First-Time Homebuyers: Best Way to Budget for Your New Home
Photo by Olya Adamovich via Pixabay You’ve decided to start the process of buying a home. Congratulations! Now it’s time to figure out how much money you have, and what you can afford. The goal is to avoid purchasing more home than you can afford, but those variables change. In September 2019, the average price of a new...
First Time Buyer
Budgeting
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Posted on 02/09/2020
Interior Design Trends for 2020
Photo by Emre Can from Pexels The start of the new year means it’s time to focus on the latest interior design trends for luxury homes. Being familiar with these trends can help you determine what changes to make to your home if you’re planning to spruce it up. The following are some of the interior design trends...
Home Design
Interior Design
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Posted on 02/02/2020
Decor Tips for Working From Home
Photo by RawPixel via Pixabay The sky's the limit for cloud-based documents and files. Remote working is on the rise. The ranks of independent entrepreneurs are growing. For many, home is a place to live and work. Here are three elements to consider for your work-from-home space. 1. Choose Your Workspace Pick a bright spot. Daylight inspires! Will...
Decor
Interior Design
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Posted on 01/26/2020
Top 10 Value-Boosting Home Improvements Under $100
Boosting the value of your home doesn’t have to require huge renovation projects, thousands of dollars, and months of planning. Making small, tactful home improvements can do the trick just as well. The key to making desirable home improvements is to follow well-established building and design principles. Don’t worry about the latest trends or trying to reinvent the wheel....
Home Impovements
Best Value
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Posted on 01/19/2020
Why Multigenerational Properties Are Seeing a Demand Spike
Image by giselaatje from Pixabay Multigenerational properties have seen a demand spike recently, giving sellers a reason to sit up and take notice. As family dynamics shift and the economy rises and falls, property owners need to pay attention to who's buying what. We'll look at what constitutes a multigenerational property and which ones are seeing the most...
Property
Selling Your Home
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Posted on 01/12/2020
Using Coupons Wisely Helps Boost Your Savings
Whether you're trying to balance your household budget or save money to buy your first house, discount coupons can help. Coupons alone are not a panacea that will cure budgetary woes or enable you to quickly save up for a real estate down payment, but they can play a role in achieving your financial goals. Building up your financial...
Home Budget
Budget Planning
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Posted on 01/05/2020
How Much Time Do You Need to Craft an Offer to Purchase a House?
Creating an offer to purchase a home may require several minutes, hours or days – it all depends on the buyer. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to accelerate the process of putting together a homebuying proposal that will get a seller's attention. These include: 1. Study the Housing Market Closely When it comes to preparing an...
Offer To Purchase
Buying A Home
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Posted on 12/29/2019
How to Keep Laundry from Taking Over
Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay Leaving the laundry to build up all week means you might spend all Saturday washing, drying and folding. Organization experts offer these tips for keeping your dirty clothes under control throughout the week so that you can spend your weekends enjoying life. Get the Right Containers Invest in a pair of laundry...
Organization
Organization
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Posted on 12/22/2019
Why Dogs Become a Valued Part of Your Family
Statistics vary, but according to two credible sources, 44% of Americans own a dog. That means that if you don't own a dog, there's a strong chance one or both of your next door neighbors do! Why are dogs such a permanent fixture in so many households? Unconditional love is probably the number one reason most people bring a...
Pets
Dog Lovers
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Posted on 01/22/2020
6613 Netties Lane, Alexandria, VA 22315 is now new to the market!
Spacious and pristine unit in widely sought-after Island Creek. 3 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms. Kitchen updated with new floors, stainless steel appliances, and granite counter tops. Bathrooms updated w/ ceramic floors and granite counter tops. Freshly painted, new carpet floors. Large Master bedroom w/ separate closet. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are bright and clean. Low HOA fee includes membership in world class gym and pools. Privacy fenced backyard. Turnkey condition. Move in and start...
Real Estate
Alexandria
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