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Posted on 01/05/2020
Mortgage vs. Investing: Which is Better for Your Finances
Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Often, when discussing ways to get out of debt, the subject of “mortgage versus investments” comes up. If you have a mortgage, your monthly budget likely revolves around paying it first, meaning investment ideas take a back seat. One way to free money up to invest is to pay off the mortgage, and...
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Mortgage
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Posted on 12/29/2019
Getting Along in a New City: Cost of Living
Image by Wellnhofer Designs from Shutterstock When you’re relocating you search for a property and learn the real estate market in your new area. Are you also looking at what the general cost of living is in your new city? The cost of living can be very different from state to state and city to city. Here are...
Relocation
Budgeting
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Posted on 12/22/2019
What to Expect After You Attend a Home Showing
After you complete a home showing, you may face a dilemma. If you like a house following a showing, you may want to set up a follow-up showing or submit an offer to purchase. Or, if you are dissatisfied with the results of a home showing, you may want to continue your house search. It helps to know what...
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Buying A Home
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Posted on 12/15/2019
How Many Home Showings Should You Schedule?
A home showing is a valuable opportunity for a property buyer. In certain instances, buyers will set up dozens of showings to review a wide range of residences. Meanwhile, a buyer sometimes finds the perfect residence during his or her first home showing. Ultimately, there is no set number of showings that you will need to attend before you...
Showing
Buying A Home
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Posted on 12/08/2019
Anticipate and Overcome House Selling Hurdles
The home selling process should be fast and profitable. Yet problems may arise that make it tough for a seller to optimize the value of his or her house and enjoy a seamless property selling experience. Lucky for you, we're here to help you plan ahead for the home selling journey and avoid potential pitfalls. Now, let's take a...
Selling Your Home
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Posted on 12/01/2019
Home Inspections Are Important for Buyers and Sellers - Here's Why
Getting a home inspection is usually built into the purchase contract for most real estate transactions. A home inspection contingency protects the buyer from getting any unwelcome surprises after they buy the home (think water damage or an HVAC system whose days are numbered). In some cases, home inspections are the defining moment between a sale or moving on...
Buying A Home
Selling A House
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Posted on 11/24/2019
Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Avoid Burglary
"Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home!" That saying (and old song) has been around for generations, but it's as true today as it was a century ago. Almost everyone would agree that your home should be a refuge from the calamity and dangers of the outside world. A related saying which has been repeated for...
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Avoiding Burglary
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Posted on 11/17/2019
List Items Online Before You Sell a Home
If you plan to add your residence to the housing market soon, now may be a good time to list any unwanted items online. In fact, there are many reasons to sell furniture, decorations or other unwanted items online prior to listing your residence, and these reasons include: 1. You can eliminate clutter from your home. Excess items may...
Sell Online
Selling Your Home
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Posted on 11/10/2019
Truths About Credit
When you want to buy a home, you know that good credit will be necessary. You may have heard some things about your credit score that just aren’t true. Read on to set the record straight on some of the most significant misconceptions about credit. Checking Your Credit Only Gives You Knowledge Checking your credit score or report will...
Credit Score
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Posted on 11/05/2019
2952 Sycamore Street, Alexandria, VA 22305 now has a new price of $639,000!
Celebrate the Holiday's in your new home! UPDATES ARE ALMOST COMPLETE. Back on the market with a NEW full bathroom in the basement. Stop by our "OPEN HOUSE" on Sunday, Nov. 3rd, 2:00pm-4:00pm. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac with two(2) parking spaces. This all brick 3 level townhome has been totally remodeled/updated in 2017. Wall removed for an open concept feel. Windows allow natural light in throughout the home. NEW in 2017: Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliances, HVAC, Furnace, roof, Windows, beautiful wood flooring throughout home, washer/dryer, upper level bathroom and more! Owner changed from a gas stove to electric. Gas is still...
Real Estate
Alexandria
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