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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
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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...
Mortgage
Refinancing
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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...
Curb Appeal
Home Improvement
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Posted on 09/01/2019
Wow Your Guests With These 6 Design Tips
To impress guests, your décor needs to be outside the box in a tasteful way. If you’re tired of getting the same polite applause and want to drop your visitors’ jaws (metaphorically), conventional patterns and colors won’t do. Read on if you’re a little short on ideas and need something to reawaken the creative you. Hang eye-catching pendant...
Decor
Interior Design
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Posted on 08/25/2019
Tips for Choosing the Right Vacation House
No two vacation residences are alike. As such, it pays to be diligent as you conduct a search for the optimal vacation home. Otherwise, you risk purchasing a vacation house that fails to accommodate your long-term needs. Ultimately, there are lots of things you can do to find a vacation home that complements you perfectly, such as: 1. Establish...
Vacation Home
Buying A Home
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Posted on 08/18/2019
Keep the Old House and the New
That starter house is too small and it’s time to move up to something that better fits your growing needs. The original plan—sell the current house and buy a new one—might not be the only option. What if you could keep both? In many areas, housing is in lower supply. Some buyers are choosing to keep their original...
Homeownership
Landlord
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Posted on 08/11/2019
Problems You Can Prevent When Buying a Home
The last thing you want to experience after purchasing a new home is "buyer's remorse!" With that in mind, it pays to look at all angles when house shopping. Although emotions and first impressions are going to play a big role in your home-buying decisions, a thoughtful analysis of the pros and cons of every home that appeals to...
Buying Mistakes
What To Look For In A House
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Posted on 08/04/2019
Advantages of a Kitchen Island
If you want to add create functionality in your kitchen, a kitchen island is a great way to go. Kitchen Islands have many benefits that make your kitchen easier to cook in and to entertain. No matter the type of kitchen island that you decide to have, you will see a new lease on life when it is...
Kitchen
Home Improvement
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Posted on 08/01/2019
Video Tour - 7574 Aspenpark Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Better than new 3/4 BR, 3.5BA home! Perfect condition! Shows like a model! Upgrades in 2019 include new gutters and down sprouts, NEW hot water heater, NEW large deck off kit/DR, NEW siding on back of home, New Anderson sliding glass door with micro-blade insert, NEW back yard fencing with gate, NEW kitchen Granite counter tops, NEW sink and faucet,NEW carpet throughout, NEW renovated lower level bedroom/Rec room and full renovated bath! FRESH paint throughout!!! NEW roof and attic fan in 2018. Practically a new home. Original owners have loved this home and only put the best of everything throughout. Located on a cul de sac and backing...
Real Estate
Lorton
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