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Posted on 10/20/2021

A fireplace mantel can enhance the appearance of your living room or den while also giving you a place to decorate and display items. While some fireplaces come with mantels, others don’t have one. If your fireplace doesn’t have a mantel, you’re not out of luck. With a few tools and materials, you can build your own fireplace...

Decor

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Posted on 10/13/2021

Home Improvement: Hacks That Could Change Your Life

Home improvement projects do not have to be difficult, time-consuming or frustrating. In fact, when you have the right hacks at your disposal, you can often get the job done quicker — and better. Here are some home improvement hacks that will revolutionize the way you work inside and outside your home: Use Your Pliers to Support Your...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 10/06/2021

Try These Salad Skewer Ideas

Even in a group full of veggie-lovers, a big bowl of salad is not a convenient party snack. Luckily, most popular salad recipes can be turned into handheld party appetizers. Here are some ideas and recipes for making fresh and tasty salad skewers for your next get-together: Caprese Salad Skewers Caprese salad is a party favorite you can...

Food

Gatherings

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Posted on 09/29/2021

4 Easy Ways to Transform the Lighting in Your Home

Photo by James DeMers via Pixabay In most homes, the base lighting is drab and dull, often doing little to light up your life. Thankfully, it is quite easy to transform the lighting in your home and create the perfect atmosphere for your everyday activities. All you have to do is follow these four tips and watch as...

DIY

Inside Lighting

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Posted on 09/26/2021

Woodbridge, VA Real Estate Market Update 9/26/2021

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

Posted on 09/22/2021

What Is Step-Up Basis?

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay Suppose you’ve inherited your parents’ longtime home. Suppose they paid $100,000 for it, and it’s now worth $300,000. Had they sold it while it was in their possession, they would have avoided paying capital gains tax due to the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Now that it’s yours, has that tax avoidance...

Real Estate Taxes

General Finance

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Posted on 09/15/2021

First Home: What to Expect During Your First Home Inspection

Are you buying your first home? If so, don't skip out on your opportunity to have a home inspection done before you close. By having a better understanding of what home inspections are and what they entail, you can protect yourself as a first-time homebuyer. What Does a Home Inspection Entail? A home inspection involves hiring a professional...

First

First Time

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Posted on 09/08/2021

Helping Our Loved One Enjoy Their Golden Years by Downsizing

Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay There comes a time when family members must confront the realities of aging. It’s not uncommon for our parents and grandparents to still be living in properties that once housed multiple family members. The upkeep required for such residencies can place an undue burden on our elders, and downsizing remains a logical...

Buying A Home

Help Seniors Move

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Posted on 09/01/2021

Flipping: 4 Avoidable Mistakes to Remember

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay The potentially high-profit world of house flipping typically gets ambitious entrepreneurs going on the offensive. House-flipping profits reportedly topped an average of $67,000 in 2020, proving that the ambitious can certainly earn a good living in the industry. But the other side of the coin doesn’t always trend in the news or social...

Avoid

Budget

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Posted on 08/27/2021

Everything You Need to Know About the Buyer's Perspective

Evaluating the buyer's perspective is a must for anyone who want to achieve the optimal results during the house selling journey. Because if you understand the buyer's perspective, you can promote your residence to the right groups of individuals at all times. And as a result, you should have no trouble generating lots of interest in your house. Now,...

Buyer Tips

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 08/27/2021

Tips for Adding to Your Resale Value

Image by Breadmaker from Shutterstock When you're motivated to get the most from your sale, it pays to add property value through preparation. Get started today with some of these tips: Have your local real estate agent evaluate your home. As a professional, they know what sells and what doesn't in your area. They will assist you in...

Home Selling Tips

Resale Value

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Posted on 10/01/2021

4979 Karen Road, Woodbridge, VA 22193 now has a new price of $499,999!

WELCOME HOME! This 3 level, single family home is conveniently located on a quiet Cul-de-sac street. No busy through traffic going past. Mainly level lot that backs to trees. Completely renovated and updated single family home featuring 6 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms. Boasting over 3,200 square feet of living space for all 3 levels. Main-level bedroom has a private full bath, ideal for teens, guests, or live-in seniors. Enjoy the beautiful NEW hardwood flooring(not laminate) on the entire main level. NEW IN JULY/AUGUST 2021: NEW roof, NEW air conditioning/heating unit, NEW carpet in basement and upper level, NEW...

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