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Posted on 11/03/2019
Considering a 2nd Mortgage? Here's What Your Need to Know
You’ve been paying off your mortgage for 10 years, building equity while making careful financial decisions to ensure that you’re on track to pay off your mortgage. So, all of those payments are essentially money in the bank for you, right? Not quite. The equity you’ve built toward is home isn’t really accessible until you either fully pay off...
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Posted on 10/27/2019
What To Do Before You Refinance Your Mortgage
Refinancing your home can have many benefits. First, you’ll be able to take out money to address immediate needs in your home like improvement projects. These things can only benefit your home’s value in the long term. Before you take the leap to refinance your home, you should be sure that you’re actually ready to take this step. Knowing...
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Posted on 10/20/2019
Should You Craft a House Selling Checklist?
A home selling checklist is a must-have, regardless of whether you intend to list a single-family residence or a mansion. If you craft a home selling checklist today, you can prepare for the property selling journey. And as a result, you could boost the likelihood of enjoying a fast, profitable home selling experience. Now, let's take a look at...
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Posted on 10/13/2019
Filling in the Gaps
If you've ever traveled through the United Kingdom, the phrase "mind the gap" conjured up trips across London's Underground or disembodied voices calling out the warning as your elevator doors open or close. It's wise to heed those voices since gaps between an elevator, and the floor of an older building could be wider than you expect, and...
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Posted on 10/06/2019
Care for Your Garden
Gardens can be quite difficult to maintain sometime with so many things that can go wrong. The weather is a primary factor; there will be slugs when it's wet, greenfly when it's dry, frost damage when it's cold and red spider mite when it's hot. So, both expert and novice gardeners can expect problems. The big difference is...
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Posted on 09/29/2019
Beyond Scented Candles and Cookies — Home Staging Strategies That Work
Photo by Milly Eaton via Pexels If you're like most people who are beginning the process of putting their homes up for sale, you're probably aware of the concept of home staging. Home staging is a strategy used to present your home in a good light to prospective buyers by creating a warm, welcoming environment. Typical home staging...
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Posted on 09/22/2019
Apps That Can Help Sell Your Home Faster
In the world today, technology is everything. From mobile phones to laptops, electric cars, Wi-Fi controlled gadgets, and a home filled with techy stuff. Selling a house might become a frustrating ordeal sometimes for various reasons listed below Having a beautiful home in a bad neighborhood. Buyers might not even want to come to have a look at...
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Posted on 09/15/2019
Volunteer Activities You Can Say Yes To
Most people you ask will say they'd love to volunteer, but they don't have the time or schedule consistency for an ongoing volunteer commitment. They're afraid of saying yes and not being able to follow through. A fair reason for not joining a volunteer group or signing up to help out at your local charity, but there are...
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Posted on 09/08/2019
What Types of Mortgages can you get?
Multiple options are available when it comes to real estate loans. Figuring out which one you need can be disconcerting, to say the least. So, if you’re new to the game, here’s a quick guide to help you along. Standard Mortgages: Conventional – Loans that fall within the FNMA/FHLMC (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) guidelines where the Federal government is...
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Posted on 10/31/2019
2952 Sycamore Street, Alexandria, VA 22305 now has a new price of $645,000!
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...
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