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Posted on 12/29/2019
Buying a House with a Relative or Friend
Image by Iakov Filimonov from Shutterstock You may be looking for ways to make the transition into homeownership a little more affordable or perhaps you dream of owning a vacation home. In these cases, combining resources with a close friend or relative may be a good option. Working together can provide you with more buying power and lower...
Home Buying Tips
Home Ownership
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Posted on 12/22/2019
Banquet Style Outdoors: How to Show Off Your Entertainment Spread
Photo by Agung Pandit Wiguna from Pexels You see it in your favorite magazines -- or maybe on Pinterest. The ultimate outdoor dining and entertainment experience has elevated basic hosting to an art form, and you can use your existing set up to create a truly spectacular experience for your family and your guests. Follow the tips below...
Outdoor Living
Entertaining
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Posted on 12/15/2019
Why Detached Garages Are A Huge Benefit
Many buyers are searching for a home with an attached garage. It helps to keep cars out of the sun, rain, and snow. An attached garage allows you to walk directly from your vehicle into your home without worry. Garages used to be detached. These structures offered many benefits to homeowners that seem to be forgotten. As cars...
Garage
Renovations
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Posted on 12/08/2019
The Positive Impact of a Clean, Organized Kitchen
Whether you're planning on selling your home in the near future or just enhancing it now for your own enjoyment, your kitchen is a great place to focus some of your attention. If your kitchen is dreary, disorganized, and grungy, then several aspects of your life could be negatively impacted. One surefire way to start your day on a...
Kitchen Cabinet Update
Kitchen Cabinets
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Posted on 12/01/2019
Should You Submit a Lowball Offer to Purchase a Home?
If you find your dream house, there is no need to leave anything to chance. But if you submit a "lowball" homebuying proposal, you risk missing out on the opportunity to acquire your ideal residence. Putting together a competitive offer to purchase can be easy. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you craft an aggressive...
Offer To Purchase
Buying A Home
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Posted on 11/24/2019
Tips For Keeping Your Home Looking Its Best
While home ownership can be a very satisfying and rewarding experience, it does bring with it a new set of responsibilities and demands. Whether you're buying a brand new home or a fixer-upper, several things will have a major impact on your lifestyle. One of them is the need is to personally handle or manage your own repairs, decorating,...
Interior Painting
Painting Walls
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Posted on 11/17/2019
Enjoy a Stress-Free Home Selling Experience
For those who intend to sell a house, it generally is beneficial to explore ways to minimize stress throughout the home selling journey. That way, a home seller will be prepared to deal with any potential pitfalls that come his or her way. When it comes to prepping for the home selling journey, stress can be problematic. But if...
Selling Your Home
Tips On Selling
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Posted on 11/10/2019
Three Things You Can Do to Sell Your Home Quickly
If you're getting ready to put your house on the market, your mind is probably flooded with dozens of unanswerable questions. Much of your uncertainty may revolve around the marketability of your home and how quickly a qualified buyer will come along. Although there are factors over which you have little control, there are several things you can do...
Curb Appeal
How To Hire A Real Estate Agent
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Posted on 11/03/2019
Mortgage: What are Points?
Photo by Precondo via Pixabay Some mortgage companies offer loans with points. In a nutshell, paying points means paying down the interest rate. One point is equal to 1 percent of the mortgage amount. On a $200,000 mortgage, one point is $2,000. The percentage the interest rate lowers depends on the mortgage company and the market. For example,...
Downpayment
Mortgage
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Posted on 12/31/2019
5035 Sands Road, Lothian, MD 20711 is now new to the market!
3 bedroom/2 full bath rambler nestled beautifully on large 2.1 acre lot in a country setting located right off Route 4 for convenience. Master bedroom has master bathroom with soaking garden tub, separate shower and double sinks. Relax in your large family room with built in bar. Living Room has a stone fireplace great for those chilly winter nights. Recently paved driveway. Land is mostly cleared and ready for your horses or garden. Second home on property is being sold...
Real Estate
Lothian
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