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Posted on 08/23/2020

Consider all The Factors When Deciding to Rent or Buy

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay For years home ownership has been the American dream, but, according to the Pew Research Center, a higher percentage of us are renters than at any other time in the last 50 years. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. For many people renting may be the right choice. Every individual and...

Buying A Home

Homeownership

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Posted on 08/16/2020

Voice-Controlled Devices You May Want to Consider

Photo by Andrey Bryzgalov via Shutterstock We’ve learned to use voice controls in our cars for hands-free calling, but what about in our homes? Alexa, Google Assistant, Echo and Siri are for more than simply using your voice to switch on the lights or control the temperature. Here are more ways to control your home with the sound...

Home Improvement

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Posted on 08/09/2020

Strategies for Simplifying

Image by Chinnapong from Shutterstock The “simple life” is a common phrase but is there such a thing? When defining the words, it’s easy to understand the challenge that comes with pairing them together. Simple (easily understood and presenting no difficulty) + life (existence, being, living). Let's rephrase the quote to say, "The simpler life." Creating a simpler...

Posted on 08/02/2020

How to Enjoy a Seamless Home Selling Journey

Selling a house may prove to be a long, complex and stressful process. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to increase your chances of enjoying a seamless house selling experience, such as: 1. Craft an Engaging Home Listing A home listing allows you to make a positive first impression on prospective buyers. Thus, you should spend...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 07/26/2020

Marketing Your Green Home

Photo by OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay Ready to sell that home you've sunk your heart, soul and savings account into? Hoping to get a great return on all those green upgrades you had professionally performed? Don't rely on chance to get the ROI you deserve. Take charge of the sale of your high-performance home, and make sure everyone from...

Posted on 07/19/2020

Constructing Your Own Pergola

Photo by marcdenning via Pixabay Adding square footage of living space to your home is always a sound investment. Not only does it give you and your family more space to play, but it adds resale value, too -- even if the square footage you add is outdoors. A well-designed and constructed pergola does both. It provides shade...

Posted on 07/12/2020

Selling Your Home with Previous Flood Damage

Photo by F. Muhammad via Pixabay Each year, flooding causes more than eight billion dollars in damages to homes in the United States. Despite that, many affected homeowners go on to sell their houses so that they can relocate. When your home has damage from a tropical storm, heavy rains, or rising water from a hurricane, here are...

Posted on 07/07/2020

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 07/29/2020

2909 Gilder Way, Dumfries, VA 22026 now has a new price of $296,000!

WHY RENT when you can own this beautiful affordable Lower level townhome. This home features 3 Bedrooms, 2 full bath and 1/2 bath, wall to wall carpet, 42 " cabinets, granite counter tops and more. Large master bedroom and you won't be disappointed with the size of the other bedrooms either. Close to VRE, commuter lots , I-95, Quantico and Ft Belvior. Sellers will have carpets professionally cleaned or offer credit to have them cleaned. In response to COVID-19 Please wear personal protective gear and use shoe covers or remove shoes and use hand sanitizer.Sellers are in the process of packing, please excuse the...

Posted on 07/28/2020

Another Property Sold - 16916 Porters Inn Drive, Dumfries, VA 22026

Posted on 07/16/2020

Video Tour - 2909 Gilder Way, Dumfries, VA 22026

WHY RENT when you can own this beautiful affordable Lower level townhome. This home features 3 Bedrooms, 2 full bath and 1/2 bath, wall to wall carpet, 42 " cabinets, granite counter tops and more. Large master bedroom and you won't be disappointed with the size of the other bedrooms either. Close to VRE, commuter lots , I-95, Quantico and Ft Belvior. Sellers will have carpets professionally cleaned or offer credit to have them cleaned. In response to COVID-19 Please wear personal protective gear and use shoe covers or remove shoes and use hand sanitizer.Sellers are in the process of packing, please excuse the...

Posted on 07/16/2020

2909 Gilder Way, Dumfries, VA 22026 is now new to the market!

WHY RENT when you can own this beautiful affordable Lower level townhome. This home features 3 Bedrooms, 2 full bath and 1/2 bath, wall to wall carpet, 42 " cabinets, granite counter tops and more. Large master bedroom and you won't be disappointed with the size of the other bedrooms either. Close to VRE, commuter lots , I-95, Quantico and Ft Belvior. Sellers will have carpets professionally cleaned or offer credit to have them cleaned. In response to COVID-19 Please wear personal protective gear and use shoe covers or remove shoes and use hand sanitizer.Sellers are in the process of packing, please excuse the...