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Posted on 03/29/2020
How to Generate Steady Income from Real Estate
Image by Alexsander-777 from Pixabay With the rapid rebound in the real estate market over the past few years, there has been a tremendous increase in the financial potential of this industry. Therefore, many people are looking for ways to generate a steady income in real estate. In order to take advantage of the numerous available opportunities, there...
Investment
Income
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Posted on 03/22/2020
The Most Useful Things To Have For New Or Soon-To-Be Homeowners
Purchasing your first home will be one of the most rewarding and fulfilling parts of your life. It’s an important milestone on the way to financial independence and to starting a family for millions of Americans. It also comes with a lot of responsibilities and unforeseen expenses. A Reddit user asked the online community what items ended up being...
New Homeowners
Useful Items
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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 04/03/2020
3308 Brandy Court, Falls Church, VA 22042 is now new to the market!
COMING SOON*active on market 4/3^THIS GOREGOUS ONE OWNER CONTEMPORARY PATIO HOME IS READY TO MOVE INTO NOW!! This bright home is perfect with 3 bedrooms and 2 fulls baths den, Sun room, utility room and den. MBR has private sitting room and bath, 2 additional bedrooms and full bath, bright white kitchen. Breakfast room has vaulted ceilings, and ceiling fan. Beautiful living room has raised hearth fireplace with white brick wall. The breath taking sun room is perfect for mood enhancing with the glassed in walls and ceilings. Well cared for and beloved home! Professionally landscaped yard. Convenient location inside...
Real Estate
Falls Church
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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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