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Posted on 11/01/2020
Dos and Don'ts of Investing in Rental Properties
Photo by 1000Photography via Shutterstock Investment in real estate rental properties has many upsides. You can make great money long term. But as with any business, there are risks. Before you turn your condo or townhouse into a rental or invest in a house or duplex, consider the ramifications and consult professionals. Dos and Don’ts: Do set up...
Rental Property
Investment
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Posted on 10/25/2020
5 Easy Maintenance Tips for Your Home
Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, keeping up with maintenance can be a serious challenge. But by focusing on simple maintenance tasks, you can put your best foot forward as you’re trying to improve your home and keep it lasting for many years to come. Keep Up on Plumbing Your plumbing...
Maintenance
Homeowner
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Posted on 10/18/2020
Options for an Inherited Property
Image by Annalise Batista from Pixabay One of the basic things that people prepare for in their end of life planning is their property. A family home, for example, is often passed down to the couple's children or next of kin. Often, though, the people who inherit the property don't think about what they'll do with the home...
Property
Homeownership
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Posted on 10/11/2020
Do You Need to Revamp Your House Selling Plan?
If you want to achieve the best-possible results during the house selling journey, you need to be flexible. Because if your initial home selling strategy fails to deliver the desired results, you need to be ready to make adjustments. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you revamp your home selling strategy. 1. Analyze the Local...
Selling Your Home
Tips On Selling
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Posted on 10/04/2020
Properly Preparing Your Home for a Hurricane
Photo by thefontbandit via Pixabay Hurricanes can bring some of the worst destruction known to man. These incredible storms put millions of lives at stake every single year. But by properly preparing your home for a hurricane, you can help to limit the damage to your home and increase the protection of your family. Take a look at...
Home Maintenance
Hurricane
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Posted on 09/27/2020
Top Maintenance Tips for Your Home
Image by fede13 from Pixabay Just as your car needs regular maintenance, so does your home. It may not be the highlight of your weekend, but home maintenance is crucial. Keeping your home in tip-top shape will help prevent problems down the road and give you an edge when you decide to sell. Check Your HVAC System A...
Homeowner
Maintenance
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Posted on 09/20/2020
Don’t Let Laundry Consume Your Life
Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay Leaving the laundry to build up all week means you might spend all Saturday washing, drying and folding. Organization experts offer these tips for keeping your dirty clothes under control throughout the week so that you can spend your weekends enjoying life. Get the Right Containers Invest in a pair of laundry...
Organization
Organization
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Posted on 09/13/2020
Tips for House Sellers: Use Curb Appeal to Your Advantage
For home sellers, getting the best price for your residence likely will require you to upgrade your house's curb appeal. If you dedicate time and resources to bolster your home's curb appeal, you may be better equipped than ever before to enjoy a successful property selling experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you improve...
Tips On Selling
Selling Your Home
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Posted on 09/06/2020
Winning the War on Spider Mites — Here's What You Need to Know
Photo by Maya A. P via Pixabay As their name implies, spider mites are arachnids. However, most arachnids are actually beneficial in the garden because they feed on common garden pests, but spider mites enjoy no such distinction. They are terribly destructive to both outdoor garden plants and houseplants, and they are particularly pernicious in hot-climate regions because...
Garden Pests
Gardening Tips
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Posted on 09/15/2020
6458 Brickleigh Court, Alexandria, VA 22315 now has a new price of $460,000!
Please practice standard safe Covid procedures. Mask is necessary, hand sanitizer is at front door, please be safe!! Seller has bought new home and needs quick settlement. 10 MINUTE WALK TO SPRINGFIELD METRO!!!!!! PLAYGROUND AND DOG PARK!!! 14 year old daughter just had back surgery so Mom will stay upstairs with her. Superb 2BR, 3.5BA move in ready updated home with two PRIMARY Bedrooms, each with private bath. Many upgrades and updates. New windows, window treatments including micro blinds, new furnace, new AC, new Hot Water Heater, New carpet and flooring, new Light fixtures. Completely redone bathrooms including large lower level...
Real Estate
Alexandria
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