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Posted on 11/18/2020

Top Green Features Buyers Want in a Home

Photo by Sumanley xulx via Pixabay Homeowners looking to get top dollar for their house often invest in improvements to make their home more appealing to prospective buyers. Sure, they can slap up a coat of paint and make other minor cosmetic improvements, but these won’t necessarily increase their home’s value. In a survey conducted by the National...

Home Sellers

Upgrades

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Posted on 11/11/2020

Can You Negotiate for Lower HOA Fees?

Image by Brady Pevehouse from Pixabay When purchasing a home, there are many issues to keep in mind. These often include items such as the interest rate on the mortgage, real estate taxes, and homeowner's insurance. If you've purchased a home governed by a Homeowner's Association and have not lived within a similar community before you may find...

HOA

Condo Fees

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Posted on 11/04/2020

Are HOAs Really That Beneficial?

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock An HOA — or Homeowners' Association — is an organization in your subdivision or community that creates and enforces regulations and rules for the properties and residents. If a property is part of an HOA's jurisdiction, buying it automatically makes you a member. Therefore, you are required to pay HOA dues that cover...

Community

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Posted on 10/28/2020

Keeping a Habitually Clean Kitchen

Photo by Mabel Amber via Pixabay You can walk into some folk’s homes and feel the chaos, while in other homes, all you see is clean. There must be a secret to keeping a house picked up without the aid of a housekeeper, right? Right! People whose homes always appear tidy have habits that keep them that way....

Cleaning Tips

Kitchen

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Posted on 10/21/2020

Updating your Porch Lighting

Image by David Papazian from Shutterstock Porch lighting is an essential part of a home's curb appeal. It offers much more than help navigating in the dark or a pretty accent for your front door. A brightly lit porch can enhance security and also save you money on your energy bill. Where will you place it? The location...

Home Impovements

Front Porch

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Posted on 10/14/2020

Improve Curb Appeal with a DIY Walkway

Photo by Craig Tidball on Unsplash It's probably much easier and less expensive than you realize to improve your home's curb appeal. Simple fixes such as replacing rickety porch railings or giving trim a fresh, bright coat of paint go a long way toward making prospective home buyers smile. And when you create a welcoming pathway, that leads...

House Walkway

Curb Appeal

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Posted on 10/07/2020

Home Improvements to Boost Your Home's Appeal

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Those considering the sale of their home will often consider the return on investment (ROI) of any such improvement. You don't, after all, want to spend $20,000 on a major improvement that will likely only see a $5,000 payback after the sale. But improvements also have other benefits. For one, they can...

Home Improvement

Home Security

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Posted on 09/30/2020

5 Interesting Ways to Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal

Image by Pexels from Pixabay You’re getting ready to put your house on the market and scurrying to make everything look perfect for potential buyers. While it’s important to focus on readying your home’s interior for viewing, remember not to neglect your exterior. According to some estimates, 81% of real estate agents believe curb appeal is one of...

Curb Appeal

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 09/23/2020

Are You Ready to Hire a Property Appraiser?

A home appraisal is paramount for a house seller. If a seller enters the real estate market with an appraisal report in hand, he or she can use the report's property valuation to determine the optimal price for a residence. Then, this individual can set an aggressive price for his or her house from day one of the home...

Appraisal

Tips On Selling

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Posted on 09/16/2020

How to Host a Housewarming Party on a Budget

Image by Craig Adderley from Pexels What better way to unwind after all the stress of moving and settling into a new house than to have a housewarming party? It doesn’t matter if it’s going to be a large shindig or small party, a fancy dinner or a casual barbecue. Whatever the plan, a housewarming party is a...

Housewarming

Budgeting

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Posted on 09/09/2020

Exotic Flooring Options

Are you looking for some new and unique flooring options for your home? Check out this list of artistic, eye-catching and unique flooring options from around the globe. Roman Tile Floor The most luxurious homes during the Golden Age of Rome boasted floors that were a fantastic work of art. Tiny colored tiles were created with meticulous care...

Flooring

Flooring Options

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Posted on 10/01/2020

Another Property Sold - 13203 Suntum Court, Accokeek, MD 20607

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