Mike Smith's Blog

Posted on 02/05/2023
A basic guide to estimating home repairs & renovations
When estimating home repairs and renovation costs, many...
Home Repair
Diy Home Repair
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Posted on 01/29/2023
Signs of a gas leak in your home
Gas leaks are a dangerous problem for homeowners. These leaks, which can occur from gas stoves, fireplaces and other gas-powered appliances, cause natural gas to build up inside your house, which can lead to serious and potentially deadly health problems. So it's important to know when you might have a gas leak. Here are a few of the...
Carbon Monoxide
Gas Leak
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Posted on 01/28/2023
SPRINGFIELD, VA Real Estate Market Update 1/28/2023
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Posted on 01/22/2023
Recording for beginners: A basic guide to getting started
Are you interested in learning the ins and outs of...
Home Recording Studio
Home Technology
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Posted on 01/15/2023
Tired of traditional vacuums? Robot cleaners may be for you
Vacuuming the floor can be a real hassle, as there’s many...
Clean Home
Robot Vacuum Cleaner
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Posted on 01/08/2023
How to Invest in Luxury Real Estate
Real estate investment opportunities come in many forms. Whether you own and manage a rental property, own shares in an investment trust or anything in between, it's possible to get great returns on investment. High-end or luxury real estate has always been considered a profitable way to go in investing. But how do you get started? Here are...
Investing
Investing
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Posted on 01/01/2023
Types of funding available for home safety improvements
Making upgrades to your home can improve its safety, but these types of upgrades aren't always cheap. If you're avoiding these upgrades due to the cost, keep in mind funding options are available. These funding options can make some projects more affordable. Weatherization Assistance Program The Weatherization Assistance Program is available for households with incomes below a certain...
FHA Loans
Funding
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Posted on 12/28/2022
SPRINGFIELD, VA Real Estate Market Update 12/28/2022
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Posted on 12/25/2022
5 Kitchen Trends to Avoid When Selling Your Home
Unfortunately, some trends do not keep their appeal long-term. If you’re designing your kitchen based on popular past trends, you might find yourself stuck with a dated aesthetic years later. Sometimes, dated kitchen features can even work against you when selling your home. If you’re putting your house on the market and considering some kitchen updates, here are...
Dated Kitchen
Design
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Posted on 12/18/2022
Weather damage protection through homeowners insurance
Owning a home can be a great investment. Making sure this...
Weather
Home Insurance
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Posted on 12/11/2022
Residential projects requiring a build permit: What you need to know
Before you make any major changes to your property, investigate what type of build permit you need. Even if you’re just remodeling your home, construction permits are required for most projects. Here is a basic guide to the types of major home remodeling projects requiring a permit: Demolition If you’re demolishing any outdoor or indoor structure, you’ll need...
Building Codes
Building Permits
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