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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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Posted on 12/04/2022
What is companion planting?
Companion planting is the practice of placing certain plants next to each other in your garden for various benefits. While some plants don’t play nicely together and should be planted far apart, others thrive in proximity with specific companion plants. If you’re interested in taking your vegetable garden to the next level, here is some information about the...
Beneficial Insects
Companion Planting
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Posted on 11/28/2022
SPRINGFIELD, VA Real Estate Market Update 11/28/2022
Click here to view SPRINGFIELD, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 11/27/2022
Ideas & tips for outdoor table settings
If you’re hosting an outdoor dinner party, your choice...
Outdoor Decorating
Outdoor Entertaining
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Posted on 11/20/2022
Selling: Complete These Home Improvement Projects Before Putting Your Home on the Market
It may seem odd to take on several home improvement projects right before you list your home for sale and move, but it's actually one of the best times to complete them. Minor, budget-friendly home renovations can allow you to sell your home for a higher price and will almost certainly make your home more desirable to the...
Door
Door
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Posted on 11/13/2022
Down payment assistance options for first-time homebuyers
Affording a down payment on a home can be a major hurdle in...
Home Loans
Home Financing
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Posted on 11/06/2022
Vacation: How to keep your home safe while on vacation
When you go away on vacation, the last thing you want to do is worry about dealing with a break-in or property damage when you come back. Fortunately, there are several ways you can protect your home from break-ins, fires, floods and other dangers when you're away. The following tips can help you keep your home as safe...
Home Safety
Home Safety
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