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Posted on 04/26/2021
6 Tips for Staging before Your Open House
Photo by David Gonzales via Pexels When it comes to selling a home, presentation is key. A well-staged home highlights the best features while leaving plenty of room for imagination in the minds of home buyers. Here are a few tried and true home staging tips to help your home steal the show and bring in the best...
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Posted on 04/19/2021
Steps to Buying Your First Home
Photo by Roman Samborskyi via Shutterstock Buying your first home is exciting! And scary! But you don’t have to fear the process if you take the time to become fully prepared for homeownership. Below are the seven primary keys to preparing yourself and smoothing the process. How to Know You’re Ready Determine how much you can afford. The...
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Posted on 04/12/2021
How to Find a Great Local Veterinarian
Photo by David Mark via PixabayPicking the right veterinarian for your pets matters. It will put you at ease every time they need a healing touch. Whether you're new in town, or your pet has a specific issue you'd like carefully tended, here's how to find a vet who will offer you a high standard of care. Finding...
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Posted on 04/05/2021
DIY: Replace Old Caulking
Image by bidvine from Pixabay If you have a bath or shower that required caulking, chances are that caulk has seen better days. It's soft, so abrasive cleaners wear away at it. This may cause gaps or ragged holes that trap residue. And even if it's all in one piece, mildew and grime will likely stain it over...
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Posted on 03/29/2021
What are the Benefits of Pre-Approval for a Mortgage ?
Photo by Clker-Free-Vector-Images via Pixabay A mortgage pre-approval can be a valuable tool for understanding how much you can afford to spend on purchasing a home. It can also make you seem much more attractive to sellers and help to identify any potential problems that may make it difficult to get a loan. In fact, many lenders claim...
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Posted on 03/26/2021
Bowie, MD Real Estate Market Update 3/26/2021
Click here to view Bowie, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 03/22/2021
Foundations: How Pier and Beam Can Be Tied Into a More Accessible Home
Photo by 1778011 from Pixabay Although concrete walls and slabs rank among the most popular types of foundations, the vast majority of new construction relied on pier and beam designs until the 1960s. Pier and beam, commonly called as “post and beam,” was viewed as the most effective and cost-efficient way to elevate a structure above grade. In...
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Posted on 03/15/2021
Spring Interior Design Ideas for Your Home
Photo by Vlada Karpovich from Pexels Spring offers an ideal time to spruce up your home and give it a lighter and more cheerful look for the season. If your home has been filled with heavier materials and darker tones all winter long, take advantage of this time to brighten it up. Whether you’re thinking of making big...
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Posted on 03/08/2021
Why Choose an Assumable Mortgage?
Image by Tumisu from Pixabay It's easy to think that investing in real estate is an incredibly expensive venture. You may think you need thousands if not tens of thousands saved before you can even think about it. But there are ways to jumpstart your portfolio even if you're renting one of the cheapest apartments in your neighborhood....
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Posted on 03/27/2021
Video Tour - 207 S Woodyear Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
WHAT A GEM! Tucked away on a secluded street, this lovely 2-bd/1ba home (with a basement) includes a private backyard - perfect for intimate gatherings, or just retreating from the city. The interior has been renovated and completed with a fabulous new kitchen and updated bath! Perfect and affordable for your next home, or investment. (Similar homes rent for upwards of...
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Posted on 03/27/2021
207 S Woodyear Street, Baltimore, MD 21223 is now new to the market!
WHAT A GEM! Tucked away on a secluded street, this lovely 2-bd/1ba home (with a basement) includes a private backyard - perfect for intimate gatherings, or just retreating from the city. The interior has been renovated and completed with a fabulous new kitchen and updated bath! Perfect and affordable for your next home, or investment. (Similar homes rent for upwards of...
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