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Posted on 03/20/2020
SPRINGFIELD, VA Real Estate Market Update
Click here to view SPRINGFIELD, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 03/15/2020
Selling or Renting an Inherited House
Photo by Dave Frisch from Pexels If you've inherited a house you'd rather not live in, here are some things to consider—before you accept it. Before we get to the selling or renting part, calculate the cost of: Repairs and renovations. Any debt that would pass to you with the home. Annual property taxes. Yes, you may decline...
Selling Your Home
Rental Property
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Posted on 03/08/2020
What Do You Do with a Low Appraisal
Photo by Light And Dark Studio via Shutterstock In a seller’s market, comparable sales and competition can drive up a home’s price. This is especially true in a seller’s market where offers from multiple buyers try to outbid each other. And, while this sounds like a fantastic deal for the seller, a low appraisal can kill the deal....
Appraisal
Home Seller
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Posted on 03/01/2020
How Do Buyers Feel After They View Your Home?
As a home seller, it is important to do everything possible to ensure your residence makes a positive impression on buyers. Because if your residence fails to impress buyers during a showing or open house, your home may linger on the real estate market for an extended period of time. Ultimately, there are lots of things you can do...
Tips On Selling
Selling Your Home
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Posted on 02/23/2020
Streamline Your House Search
If you want to streamline your home search, there is no need to worry. In fact, there are several things you can do to quickly and effortlessly discover a great house at a budget-friendly price. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you streamline your search for your ideal house. 1. Create Homebuying Criteria Homebuying criteria...
Buying A Home
Buyer Tips
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Posted on 02/16/2020
Things You Need to Consider Before You Attend a Home Showing
You know you want to pursue a home, and as such, likely plan to attend lots of house showings in the near future. Before you check out a residence in-person, however, it generally is a good idea to prepare as much as possible. That way, you can use a home showing to learn about a residence, evaluate a house's...
Buying A Home
Showing
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Posted on 02/09/2020
What Criteria Determine If You Should Buy a House?
Photo by Athitat Shinagowin via Shutterstock You’ll often hear it stated that paying rent is throwing money down the drain. As a motivation to buy a home, however, that might not be the best idea. A rule of thumb is that if you can purchase a home for fifteen times what you currently pay annually in rent, buying...
Buyer Tips
Renting
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Posted on 02/02/2020
Is Commuting Worth Owning a Home?
Photo by Monkey Business Images via Shutterstock Homeownership is a marvelous thing. Many folks go to extraordinary lengths to make it happen for their household. One thing that makes ownership difficult is affordability in the same locale as your employment. When that's the case, many potential buyers begin searching outside their comfortable commuting radius to find an affordable...
Homeownership
Homeownership
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Posted on 01/26/2020
DIY Home Cleaning Solutions
Photo by Monfocus via Pixabay Homemade cleaning solutions aren't just effective. They're also free of irritating chemicals, gentle on delicate surfaces, and easy on the environment. Here are a few recipes for making your own cleaning solutions. Natural Wood Polish This is a classic mix: In a small cup, mix one part olive oil to one part lemon...
Cleaning
Cleaning
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Posted on 01/19/2020
3 Easy Home Improvement Ideas
Image by ZandersDirect from Pixabay Home improvement is something we all strive for, but many of us never really follow through with completing that goal. With the hectic lives that we live, it’s hard to find time to make those important upgrades to your home. However, home improvement doesn’t always have to be hard and time-consuming. Add Some...
Home Improvement
Updates To Your Home
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Posted on 02/20/2020
461 Hampton Court #113, Falls Church, VA 22046 now has a new price of $449,000!
City living at its best*UPDATED Bright and Light 3 BR, 1.5 BA End unit in a desirable location in the heart of award winning Falls Church City Schools* Hardwood Floors on 2 levels, Kitchen eating space, New Kitchen cabinets, ceramic tile floor, granite counters* Updated Baths*Fully fenced rear yard*Walking distance to shops/restaurants, Harris Teeters, community pool, library, etc* Reserved parking and much more* Minutes to D.C.*Close to East Falls Church Metro, West Falls Church Metro, I-66, Rte 50*Home Sold as...
Real Estate
Falls Church
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