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Posted on 02/14/2021

Image by Tom from Shutterstock Energy efficiency isn’t just for the inside of your home. What you plant outside can affect the bottom line inside. Choosing the right trees, grasses, and shrubs can help. Location, location, location Well placed trees can help to reduce your heating and cooling bills. Trees can keep your home cooler in the summer...

Landscaping

Efficiency

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Posted on 02/07/2021

What Determines Homeowners’ Insurance Costs?

Photo by Designer491 via Shutterstock If you’re new to homeownership, one of your first expenses is homeowner’s insurance. Not to be confused with mortgage insurance, your homeowner policy protects you in the event of a catastrophe. Factors that Impact the Cost of Home Insurance The cost of your home is only one factor in an extensive list of...

Housing Costs

Homeowners Insurance

Posted on 01/31/2021

Why Keep Your Home Market Ready ?

Photo by Agover via Pixabay You're not thinking of selling -- so why keep your home in market-ready shape? There are some excellent reasons for upgrading your home while you live there; keeping your house in good repair and in "ready to sell" condition benefits you in a variety of ways: Your own comfort: It's just more comfortable...

Home Living

Home Repair

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Posted on 01/24/2021

Buying a Home with a Minimalist Mindset

Are you a minimalist? If you’ve heard this question recently, you may be wondering just what it means and how does it affect you. It is NOT a set of rules.It is NOT about how much you own. It is NOT about how much money you earn. It is NOT about buying specific items or giving up certain...

Trends

Homebuyers

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Posted on 01/23/2021

MANASSAS, VA Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view MANASSAS, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 01/17/2021

Will Your Homebuying Plan Work?

Before you launch a home search, you should put together a property buying plan. That way, you will know exactly what you want to accomplish during the homebuying journey and can tailor your house search accordingly. There are many things you can do to ensure your homebuying plan will work perfectly, and these include: 1. Create Homebuying Goals You...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 01/10/2021

5 Heat-Tolerant Annuals That Flourish in Hot Summer Weather

Photo by mschiffm via Pixabay In most parts of the country, deep summer is when residential gardens are at their best. Well-watered lawns are lush and green, vegetable plots are thriving and annuals in flower beds, hanging baskets and containers. In the American South, however, the warmest part of the summer is also the most lackluster simply because...

Outdoor Garden

Flower Gardens

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Posted on 01/03/2021

Is Selling a House a Good Idea?

Believe it or not, selling a home may prove to be a good idea. In fact, there are many reasons why selling a residence could be beneficial, and these include: 1. You can earn a profit from your home sale. If you have allocated significant time and resources to maintain your residence, you may find there will be lots...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 12/27/2020

Should I rent or buy my next home?

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay For years home ownership has been the American dream, but, according to the Pew Research Center, a higher percentage of us are renters than at any other time in the last 50 years. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. For many people renting may be the right choice. Every individual and...

Buying A Home

Homeownership

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Posted on 12/23/2020

MANASSAS, VA Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view MANASSAS, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 12/20/2020

Tips for Saving Energy in Your Kitchen

Image by Milly Eaton from Pexels Cooking or baking, refrigerating food and running the dishwasher all contribute to the amount of energy your home uses overall. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, refrigerators use the highest amount of energy in household kitchens. While large appliances require more energy, lighting and other sources of energy, such as water...

Save Energy

Kitchen

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Posted on 12/13/2020

Innovative Building Materials for Today's Homes

Photo by Peter Boccia on Unsplash Tired of the same old hardwood floors and vinyl siding? So are the designers of America's building materials. New, improved materials are becoming readily available every day. They're more sustainable and they last longer than materials of old. Not surprisingly, they look nice, too. Three of the best we've found so far...

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