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Posted on 12/20/2020

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay All home sellers understand that there are some costs to selling a home, but not everyone realizes what they're expected to pay for (and how much the total will be). We'll look at the most common expenses and how they might affect your budget. Real Estate Agent Fees This is probably the...

Housing Costs

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 12/13/2020

Incorporate a Garden Arbor or Trellis

Photo by Colin Maynard on Unsplash Homeowners love the idea of creating a personal sanctuary in their outdoor living space, but many aren't quite sure of how to proceed when it comes to making the most of their yard and garden area. One of the most common issues faced by homeowners is that they don't really know how...

Posted on 12/06/2020

Top Reasons to Buy in a Community with an HOA

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels Homeowners associations are common features of new residential subdivisions, condominiums and townhouse developments, planned communities, and vacation resorts throughout the United States and abroad. Typically established by the builder or developer, such associations are most often responsible for maintenance of common facilities. They also frequently oversee the operation of community centers, pools, golf...

Posted on 11/29/2020

4 Tips to Settle Down in Your New City

Photo by Alexas Fotos via PixabayMoving to a new city is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Getting the lay of the land, especially if you don't have contacts in the city, is intimidating. From figuring out your transportation options to learning where the most affordable grocery store is, you have many things to tackle...

Posted on 11/22/2020

Under Cabinet Lighting Options

Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Your kitchen is the ultimate workspace, but only if it has the lighting needed to properly illuminate your work area. Without the right lighting, you could end up fumbling through your tasks, failing to complete them to the best of your ability. Thankfully, resolving that problem is as easy as installing LEDs under...

Posted on 11/15/2020

Selling This Home, Buying That One: Tips for Handling Financial Overlaps

Post Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay Unless you're a first-time home shopper, you'll need to acquire your next home while selling your current home. How do buyers finesse this? When buyers are competing with each other for a tight inventory of available homes, the ones who are ready to come to the table fastest, not the ones with contingencies,...

Posted on 11/08/2020

Capitalize on a Buyer's Market

A buyer's market typically is a dream come true for those who want to find a high-quality and affordable house. In fact, there are many things you can do to capitalize on a buyer's market to ensure you can purchase a house that you'll be able to enjoy for years to come. Now, let's take a look at three...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 11/01/2020

Replace Your Toilet in 3 Simple Steps

Photo by Edgardo Lagmay on Unsplash Nothing dates a bathroom like an old toilet. Not only have toilets advanced significantly in the past 10-15 years. Older toilets often develop hard water stains and porcelain scratches that show their age. Fortunately, replacing a toilet is one of the most straightforward home improvement projects you can do. And it's relatively...

Posted on 12/20/2020

9305 Kite Street, Burke, VA 22015 now has a new price of $530,000!

Welcome home to this updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home conveniently located within a cul-de-sac. Your kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and an over sized center island that invites friends and relatives to sit and enjoy good food and conversation. Oversized windows in the front allow natural light through out the upper level. The Lower level offers flexibility and comfort with a full bath beside the bedroom. Sit back and relax on the deck while hosting cook-outs and looking out over your spacious fenced backyard. Bring your vehicles in from the bad weather with your 2 car attached garage. You may enter the home...

Posted on 12/19/2020

Another Property Sold - 5604 Bismach Drive #2, Alexandria, VA 22312

Posted on 12/07/2020

9305 Kite Street, Burke, VA 22015 is now new to the market!

Welcome home to this updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home conveniently located within a cul-de-sac. Your kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and an over sized center island that invites friends and relatives to sit and enjoy good food and conversation. Oversized windows in the front allow natural light through out the upper level. The Lower level offers flexibility and comfort with a full bath beside the bedroom. Sit back and relax on the deck while hosting cook-outs and looking out over your spacious fenced backyard. Bring your vehicles in from the bad weather with your 2 car attached garage. You may enter the home...

Posted on 11/19/2020

5604 Bismach Drive #2, Alexandria, VA 22312 now has a new price of $245,000!

WELCOME HOME! Great location, great home and best of all great value - inside the beltway! Come on in and relax at this updated ground level condo unit with a fully fenced rear patio yard backing to woods. Updates include all new kitchen cabinets, dishwasher, granite counters, sink, faucet, new stainless steel appliances, freshly painted, new carpet, new bathroom cabinets, medicine cabinet, lights, commode and so much more! Two spacious bedrooms. Master bedroom also has a walk-in closet. Beautiful wood flooring. Walk to the playground and outdoor pool located minutes from the condo. Keyed laundry room with washers and dryers for...