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Posted on 12/15/2019

Thinking of Selling Your Home? Here's What You Can Do Now to Make It Easier

Selling your home may seem like a relatively simple process. You hire an agent, let them take pictures and show the house to prospective buyers, accept an offer, and then close… right? In reality, there’s a lot that goes into the selling process; especially if you want to have a smooth home sale. Matters are further complicated by hr...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 12/08/2019

Advantages of Home Ownership Over Renting

Most adults go through a series of predictable life stages, which include the eventual desire to be a home owner. Some people take the plunge sooner than others, but that decision is typically set in motion by changing circumstances, such as financial readiness, additions to the family, or career advancement. Owning your own home certainly has a different "feel"...

Home Equity

Home Gardening

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Posted on 12/01/2019

How to Expedite the Homebuying Journey

A seamless home search may be a dream come true for property buyers. Yet for those who want to accelerate the homebuying journey, problems sometimes may arise that make it tough to streamline a home search. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to speed up a home search and find your dream house without delay. Now, let's...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 11/24/2019

Solar Energy: Spend Big, Save Bigger

Photo by Photo Mix Company via Pixabay Are you familiar with the ITC? That's the Investment Tax Credit that went into effect in 2005. Since then, it's been extended several times, and now covers homeowners, in some portion, through the year 2021. The ITC is also often referred to as the Federal Solar Tax Credit, and it's been...

Green Living

Solar Panel

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Posted on 11/17/2019

Should You Submit a Lowball Offer to Purchase a House?

If you find your dream house, there is no need to leave anything to chance. But if you submit a "lowball" homebuying proposal, you risk missing out on the opportunity to acquire your ideal residence. Putting together a competitive offer to purchase can be easy. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you craft an aggressive...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

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Posted on 11/10/2019

Fresh to the Neighborhood: Dealing with Your Neighbors

Photo by Ricarda Mölck via Pixabay Moving to a new neighborhood brings with it, well, the new neighbors. Although you may be an exceptionally private person — others, by nature, are naturally curious. They want to know who’s moved in next door. This is particularly true when your house is just a few feet or a few inches...

Community

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Posted on 11/03/2019

Maximize Your Chances For a Fast Home Sale

Getting your house ready to be sold can seem like an overwhelming undertaking. Like any large project, though, if you take it one step at a time, you'll be amazed at what you can accomplish! The ideal scenario involves having everyone in the family pitch in to keep your house looking its best for each showing. When you divide...

Curb Appeal

Home Staging

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Posted on 10/27/2019

What to Know When Replacing Windows

There are many reasons to put new windows in your home. You will reduce drafts from faulty-fitting glass and frames. You no longer will need to install and remove storm windows with the seasons. You might gain access to more comfortable cleaning options with tilt-in sashes. Your home’s curb appeal may benefit from the updated design. However, if...

Home Improvement

Replace Windows

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Posted on 10/20/2019

Green Living Solutions

Green living is much more than recycling your cans and plastics. Living green encompasses a whole value system that bases all you do on how it will impact the environment. The belief that how you treat the environment will either improve or harm what condition you leave the earth for future generations. The proper stewardship of the place...

Green Living

How To

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Posted on 10/13/2019

Minimizing Your Wardrobe

Do you find yourself searching through your closet for a big event and still feel like you have nothing to wear? It may be time to filter through the wardrobe you've acquired and rid your closet of things you just don't wear anymore. What should I keep? Going through the years of clothes you’ve collected can be a...

Cleaning Tips

Closet

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Posted on 11/06/2019

20953 Duryea Terrace, Ashburn, VA 20147 now has a new price of $464,000!

Spacious and pristine 3-level, end unit TH in widely sought-after Ashburn Village. 3BR/3.5BA, 1-car garage. Kitchen updated w/ slate floors, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops. Bathrooms updated w/ ceramic floors and granite countertops. California closets. Freshly painted, new carpet on top and bottom floors, main level hardwood. Large Rec room w/ separate en-suite room that can be used as 4th bedroom. Low HOA fee includes membership in world class Sports Pavilion gym and pools. Privacy fenced backyard. Turnkey condition. Move in and start...

Real Estate

Ashburn

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Posted on 10/10/2019

20953 Duryea Terrace, Ashburn, VA 20147 now has a new price of $469,000!

Elegant brick front 3 level end unit townhouse in Ashburn Village. Fully finished basement with a rec room, office and half bath. Awesome kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter top, upgraded cabinets and flooring. Breakfast bar that leads into a large living and dining room. The master bedroom has vaulted ceiling, luxury master bath with a soaking tub and separate shower. A Walk-in closet with custom...

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