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Posted on 06/21/2020

How Often Should You Check Your Credit Scores?

Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Federal law allows you to get your credit report free once per year. To do so, go to annualcreditreport.com and request your report. You need to do this at least once a year so that you can correct any errors or missing information. Differences Between Credit Report & Credit Score You typically have...

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Posted on 06/14/2020

Benefits of Purchasing a Home

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Buying a home can be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. However, deciding if you should rent or buy your next home can be a very difficult decision. But once you understand the benefits of owning a home, you can have confidence as you move through the home-buying process. You...

Posted on 06/07/2020

Tips and Tricks To Clean Out Any Bad House Smell

Have you ever walked into a room and wondered, "What is that smell?” Perhaps it's the kitchen trash, or maybe a clogged drain or the moldy-smelling washing machine. No matter what might be giving off that foul odor, there are tricks that you can use to bring a halt to it. Here are simple tricks to seek and...

Posted on 05/31/2020

Benefits of Creating a Homeowners Estate Plan

Photo by Aymane Jdidi via Pixabay Most people do not think of creating an estate plan before they are in their 40s or even their 50s. However, if you own a home, regardless of the cost of the home and regardless of your age, you should create an estate plan. Even if you are in your 20s, your...

Posted on 05/24/2020

What Can a Seller Learn After a Home Showing?

Let's face it – a showing can be a stressful experience for a house seller. If a seller makes even a single mistake planning for a showing, a buyer may be turned off by his or her residence. And as a result, a seller's home may linger on the real estate market for many weeks or months. Ultimately, each...

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Posted on 05/17/2020

Signs Your Roof is in Need of Repair

Photo by Joel Dunn via Pixabay Your roof is an important part of your home, and for something of its size, it is surprisingly delicate. Even minor problems can have a lasting impact on the integrity of your home. Learning how to spot some of the most common problems allows you to seek out help when you need...

Posted on 05/10/2020

Determine If a Residence Is Right for You

The definition of a "dream house" varies from homebuyer to homebuyer. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to determine if a residence is right for you. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you evaluate a home so you can decide whether to proceed with an offer to purchase. 1. Review a Home's Features...

Buying A Home

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Posted on 06/07/2020

Video Tour - 9520 Mooregate Court, Lorton, VA 22079

APPOINTMENT ONLY- -24 hr advance notice-3 ADULTS-NO CHILDREN FOR EACH SHOWING-MUST WEAR MASKS-NO SHOWINGS TO ANYONE WITH SIGNS OF ILLNESS*Property is presently tenant occupied-**Pictures from earlier listing when vacant! *Bright clean 3 BR,2 BA TH move in ready* Updated ,newer HVAC,Windows,new SlidingDoor to fenced rear yard* CARPET, Updated baths & Kit*Shed Good schools, restaurants, shops! Minutes to I-95! & Lorton VRE! Fort Belvoir, Pohick Bay Regional Park, Mason Neck State Park, 2 public golf courses are minutes away!2 reserved parking spaces #86* $45/adult processing Fee. 2year lease available at $1895/month. Tenant to...

Posted on 06/07/2020

9520 Mooregate Court, Lorton, VA 22079 is now new to the market!

APPOINTMENT ONLY- -24 hr advance notice-3 ADULTS-NO CHILDREN FOR EACH SHOWING-MUST WEAR MASKS-NO SHOWINGS TO ANYONE WITH SIGNS OF ILLNESS*Property is presently tenant occupied-**Pictures from earlier listing when vacant! *Bright clean 3 BR,2 BA TH move in ready* Updated ,newer HVAC,Windows,new SlidingDoor to fenced rear yard* CARPET, Updated baths & Kit*Shed Good schools, restaurants, shops! Minutes to I-95! & Lorton VRE! Fort Belvoir, Pohick Bay Regional Park, Mason Neck State Park, 2 public golf courses are minutes away!2 reserved parking spaces #86* $45/adult processing Fee. 2year lease available at $1895/month. Tenant to...

Posted on 05/30/2020

8817 Telegraph Road, Lorton, VA 22079 is now new to the market!

I-4 Medium Industrial* Wholesale, Warehousing, Storage*Multiple uses* See Documents for I-4 Zoning info. Owner downsizing *Rent all or some of 9392 sq ft building sited on 43386 sq ft level lot* Lots of outside storage and parking* Building complete with 3 office rooms, kitchen, reception area, showroom, 3 bathrooms*1200 sq ft of upper second floor storage*Presently used by owner for construction company and Granite manufacturing* Frontage on Telegraph road* High Traffic count* Easy access to Rt95 and Rt1*Owner downsizing, willing to rent part or all of property. Please see virtual tour for floor plan and more photo*See Documents for I-4...

Posted on 05/23/2020

Another Property Sold - 3308 Brandy Court, Falls Church, VA 22042

Posted on 05/23/2020

Another Property Sold - 2914 Oakton Ridge Circle, Oakton, VA 22124