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Posted on 04/19/2020

Photo by SGD via Pixabay If you’re thinking of relocating to Fort Lauderdale, you may be planning a one-day visit to see the city for yourself. Maybe a move isn’t on the horizon, but your travels are bringing you to this popular city, either because of a cruise or because you’re flying in on your way to another...

Travel

Florida

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Posted on 04/12/2020

Build an Adirondack Chair

Image by Susan Lowry Hare from Pixabay Adirondack chairs are popular on decks and for outdoor living, though they also look great in a rustic living room or cabin! Rather than being straight-backed and uncomfortable, their design make them a joy to sit in. However, a finished Adirondack chair can up to $700 dollars, whereas materials will run...

Building

Furniture

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Posted on 04/05/2020

What to Do Before Turning Your Home into a Short-Term Rental

Photo by Arek Socha via Pixabay In a bid to afford homes in high-value areas, many homeowners turn to income from short-term rentals to cover a high mortgage payment. You can benefit from this option with some caveats: Location really matters. A lot. You might advertise your home as near the coast when it’s really 20 miles inland...

Rental Property

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Posted on 03/29/2020

Real Estate Investment Basics

Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay You may hear someone say that you should get into real estate, but truthfully, it isn’t for everyone. While real estate investing can be a lucrative opportunity, if you don’t know what you’re facing, things can quickly get out of hand. Why Real Estate Investing? Ultimately, the goal is to...

Investing

Real Estate Investing

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Posted on 03/22/2020

Strategies to Minimize Storm Damage to Your Landscape

Photo by Yves via Pixabay High winds and heavy rainfall have the potential to cause serious harm to your lawn, flowers, shrubs and trees. Fortunately, strategies exist designed to minimize the damage. If a storm has been forecast for your area, here's what you need to do before it hits. Mow Your Lawn Mow your lawn if at...

Posted on 03/20/2020

MANASSAS, VA Real Estate Market Update

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

Posted on 03/15/2020

What Is the Cost of Buying a House?

Before you embark on a search for your dream house, it helps to know what to expect during the homebuying journey. If you understand the true cost of purchasing a home, you can map out your property buying strategy accordingly. Now, let's take a look at three factors that may impact how much you spend to acquire your ideal...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 03/08/2020

Multi-Generational Living: A Real Estate Trend Worth Examining

Photo by Craig Adderley from Pexels Housing design has undergone significant changes in the past few decades, with open concepts and flexible living arrangements quickly taking over. Such designs reflect, in part, the increased prevalence of multi-generational families, in which family members of all ages live together. Why Today's Residents Love Multi-Generational Arrangements During the Great Recession, the...

Homeowner

Property

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Posted on 03/01/2020

Are You Prepared to Cosign on a Home Loan?

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Should you cosign on a mortgage loan to help someone else buy a house? Hopeful home buyers who lack the necessary credit history, W-2 income or overall income versus their debt can face problems getting a mortgage lender to approve a loan. Borrowers with a 43% or higher debt-to-income ratio may learn...

Cosigning A House

Mortgage Cosigner

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Posted on 02/23/2020

Are Your Green Home Improvements Welcomed in Your Neighborhood ?

Photo by Maria Godfrida via Pixabay For a homeowner who wants to make green improvements and renovations to their personal property, the Conditions, Covenants & Restrictions, or CC&Rs, of the local homeowner association can pose problems that cost time, money and freedom of choice. This is especially true for homeowners who wish to make structural or aesthetic changes...

Green Living

Home Impovements

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Posted on 03/31/2020

687 Holly Crest Dr, Culpeper, VA 22701 is now new to the market!

BACK ON THE MARKET. Buyers could not sell their home. It is fully available for next Purchaser. LRG Brick front colonial with sun filled two story foyer. Open concept on main with kitchen and family blended as one laarge space. Kitchen large island and family room has gas fireplace. Master bedroom hasa separate large private sitting room. Newly installed carpet throughout. Main level has new washer and dryer. Separate private office on back of home. Newly installed carpet throughout, New stainless steel refrigerator, built-in oven and microwave, Finished basement with endless possibilities coupled with wide walkout stair...

Real Estate

Culpeper

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Posted on 03/30/2020

9550 Cannoneer Court #401, Manassas, VA 20110 is now new to the market!

Top level unit with cathedral ceilings in living and dining rooms. Unit has been freshly painted with newly installed carpet throughout. Kitchen has space for table. There is also an area for form dinning. Bedroom has two closets. One closet is a walk-in with built-in shelving too. Location is close to shopping, VRE, and major transportation...

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