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Posted on 07/19/2020
Tips for Applying to the VA Home Loan Program
Photo by Oleg Magni from Pexels The VA home loan program allows qualified veterans and active-duty members of the military to get an affordable home loan with a minimal down payment. If you're planning to use this loan program, you can take specific measures to improve your chances of approval. These tips will take you from house hunting...
Mortgage Options
Va Home Loans
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Posted on 07/12/2020
Negotiating a Land Contract Vs. a Mortgage
Image by Shutterbug75 from Pixabay With a mortgage, a buyer is applying for financing to purchase the property in its entirety. They're relying on their credit and assets for approval before assuming responsibility of the full property. In a land contract, you're cutting out the need for a formal lender and relying on the seller to approve or...
Loans
Financing
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Posted on 07/07/2020
Does the Appraisal Impact a Home's Sale?
Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay As the home buying process nears the closing, both buyers and sellers need to prepare for the appraisal. This often the last step the lender requires before approving financing for the buyer, so it’s an important part of the home sale process. What is an Appraisal? An appraisal is an unbiased, professional evaluation...
Appraisal
Buyer
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Posted on 06/28/2020
How to Negotiate Reduced 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 06/21/2020
Tips on Building Your Own Umbrella Table
Photo by Jazella via Pixabay An umbrella table provides you with more than just a comfortable place to sit; it adds color and texture to your space, too. You'll need to have an idea of where the table will go, what size umbrella it needs to support and how many people it will need to seat comfortably. You...
DIY
Outdoor Living
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Posted on 06/14/2020
How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a House?
The amount of money you will need to ensure you can purchase a house varies based on a number of factors. For example, if you want to purchase a house in a big city, you may need to save more money than you likely would require to buy a residence in a small town. Meanwhile, your decision to choose...
Buying A Home
Buyer Tips
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Posted on 06/07/2020
Examples of Common Home Maintenance Problems
Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay As a homeowner, it is important to complete preventative home maintenance on a regular schedule. Home maintenance is necessary because it ensures potential problems are identified before they become costly repairs. Not every issue will be caught ahead of time, here are a few common examples of home maintenance issues that could...
Home Maintenance
Home Repair
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Posted on 05/31/2020
3 Simple Home Improvement Projects
Image by ZandersDirect from Pixabay Home improvement is something we all strive for, but many of us never really follow through with completing that goal. With the hectic lives that we live, it’s hard to find time to make those important upgrades to your home. However, home improvement doesn’t always have to be hard and time-consuming. Add Some...
Home Improvement
Updates To Your Home
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Posted on 06/01/2020
10320 Lee Manor Drive, Manassas, VA 20110 is now new to the market!
Lovely well maintained 3 level detached home with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths central hall colonial located on a cul-de-sac awakes future owners. First, you will notice a well cared for lawn. Next, you will see hardwood flooring mostly throughout the main level including stairs to second level and second leve hallway. Yes, there is a separate formal dining with an opening to the living room. Kitchen has stainless steel appliances, built-in microwave, granite countertops, stone backsplash, and breakfast bar. Plus, it offers space for a large table or space for a main level sitting/reading area. Second level offers 3 nice size...
Real Estate
Manassas
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