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Posted on 11/03/2019

Key Things You Need to Consider Before You Host an Open House

An open house offers an excellent opportunity for a seller to showcase his or her residence to a large group of buyers. As such, it is important for a seller to plan ahead for an open house. If a seller devotes time and energy to prepare for an open house, his or her residence may make a positive impression...

Open House

Open House Preparation

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Posted on 10/27/2019

Can the Homebuying Journey Be Fast and Easy?

There is no need to struggle as you pursue your dream home. In fact, there are many things you can do to ensure the homebuying journey is quick and easy. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you enjoy a seamless property buying experience. 1. Know Where You Want to Reside It often helps to narrow...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 10/20/2019

Why Should a Buyer View Your Residence?

If you plan to sell your home, you should consider how you can stir up interest in your residence. Because if you know how to promote your house to buyers, there may be no shortage of home showing requests as soon as your residence becomes available. Ultimately, it is important to give buyers lots of reasons to view your...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 10/13/2019

Why You Should Consider a Home Warranty

Having a home comes with many responsibilities. Sometimes, pressing needs can arise. It might be to repair some home features or to replace them altogether. These situations are bound to occur and can be parasitic on the homeowner's budget. A home warranty is a program that provides a budget to cover any unforeseen expense in the home. It...

Posted on 10/06/2019

Some Privacy Fence Solutions

Privacy fencing is a great way to increase your home value while improving the quality of life you live in your home at the same time. There are many solutions for you to consider. Think about your aesthetic preferences, whether or not you’re trying to block noise in addition to controlling your view and what works best with...

Posted on 09/29/2019

Steps to Install Laminate Floors Yourself

Laminate floors are the new rave in home improvement now. Not do they provide a look that is exactly like that of real wood, they also infuse a warm touch of class into your living area with ease. The best thing is that they are quite easy to install at home. So you can go to a hardware...

Posted on 09/22/2019

3 Common Homebuying Concerns, and How to Address Them

If you plan to buy a home in the immediate future, there are several concerns that you should address before you embark on your house search. In fact, some of the most common homebuying concerns include: 1. Lack of Home Financing You know you want to purchase a house, but obtaining financing sometimes is difficult. Fortunately, if you meet...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

Posted on 09/15/2019

What to Consider When Refinancing Your Mortgage

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) refers to mortgage refinancing as a crucial aspect of all mortgages. This is partly because comparatively, low mortgage interest rates have encouraged homeowners to restructure their financial situations using their home equity. Homeowners should base their refinancing decision on their circumstances rather than mortgage interest rates. Here are tips to consider when considering...

Posted on 09/08/2019

How to Upgrade Your Front-Facing Garage Doors

Not all homes have vast lawns and flower beds to add curb appeal. If your home doesn’t have a wrap-around porch or arched entry, you can still make it the more eye-catching home on the block by merely changing out the garage doors. Front-facing garage entries give you the opportunity to create a whole new look by either...

Posted on 10/05/2019

Video Tour - 7513 Gresham Street, Springfield, VA 22151

OPEN 10/6 Sunday 2-4pm! Charming 3 to 4BR 2.5BA 2 level home located in a quiet and convenient neighborhood inside the beltway. Living room with Bay window, dining room! Spacious kitchen provides plenty of counter space to prep meals for dinner guests. Entertain in the open sunroom and large deck overlooking your beautiful backyard! Main level refinished hardwood floors, fireplace, Master Bedroom, and Two Additional Bedrooms. LL has Rec Room with 2 additional rooms with closets (non legal BRs), full bath and huge Laundry/Storage Room! NO HOA!!Fresh Paint! Close to Ft. Belvoir, Express Lanes, Shopping, Restaurants, Lake Accotink, VRE and...

Posted on 10/05/2019

7513 Gresham Street, Springfield, VA 22151 is now new to the market!

OPEN 10/6 Sunday 2-4pm! Charming 3 to 4BR 2.5BA 2 level home located in a quiet and convenient neighborhood inside the beltway. Living room with Bay window, dining room! Spacious kitchen provides plenty of counter space to prep meals for dinner guests. Entertain in the open sunroom and large deck overlooking your beautiful backyard! Main level refinished hardwood floors, fireplace, Master Bedroom, and Two Additional Bedrooms. LL has Rec Room with 2 additional rooms with closets (non legal BRs), full bath and huge Laundry/Storage Room! NO HOA!!Fresh Paint! Close to Ft. Belvoir, Express Lanes, Shopping, Restaurants, Lake Accotink, VRE and...

Posted on 10/04/2019

Another Property Sold - 2905 Preston Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22306