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Posted on 09/29/2020
Avoid a Complex Homebuying Journey
For those who want to enjoy a seamless homebuying experience, it helps to prepare accordingly. That way, you will be ready to identify and address any hurdles that come your way during the homebuying journey. Ultimately, there are lots of things you can do to avoid a complex homebuying journey, such as: 1. Establish Homebuying Criteria If you enter...
Buying A Home
Buyer Tips
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Posted on 09/22/2020
Buying vs. Building a Luxury Home
Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay Now that you decided to move into a luxury home, you need to determine whether you are going to build one or buy a luxury home that already exists. There are pros and cons to both sides of the coin. Also, in most cases, building is going to be more expensive. Still,...
Building A New Home
Buying A Home
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Posted on 09/15/2020
How To Use Dark Colors Without The Gloom
Photo by Media Design and Media Publishing via Pixabay Dark colors can be striking in any home, but too many darks can make your home seem gloomy and depressing. Fortunately, simple changes and choices can help you create a space with a dark palette that is attention-getting, not depressing. Lighting Matters Lighting at various levels matters for any...
Paint
Decor
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Posted on 09/08/2020
What is a FICO Score?
Image by David Pereiras from Shutterstock Your FICO score is a key factor used to determine if you qualify for a mortgage. The Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) is the creator of the most common credit score used by home loan providers. The algorithm used to create your score is a closely-guarded industry secret. But in general, it factors...
FICO Score
Credit Score
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Posted on 09/01/2020
How to Build a Terrarium
Image by AndyFaeth from Pixabay If you're searching for ways to introduce a little extra green into your home and at the same time learn a satisfying hobby consider building a terrarium. Putting together a terrarium is a learning experience for grown-ups and can draw in kids as well. Not only do you see your handiwork grow and...
Plants
Home Decor
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Posted on 08/25/2020
Creative Benefits of Clutter
Photo by Zhanzat Mamytova via Pexels Many of today's fashionable life coaches tell us that cluttered environments mess with our sense of peace and calm, our focus, and our productivity. Plenty of gurus and television hosts urge us to declutter our desks and homes. And overall, they're right. Research does support the concept that a having a tidy...
Clutter
Clutter
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Posted on 08/18/2020
Mortgage: What are Points?
Photo by Precondo via Pixabay Some mortgage companies offer loans with points. In a nutshell, paying points means paying down the interest rate. One point is equal to 1 percent of the mortgage amount. On a $200,000 mortgage, one point is $2,000. The percentage the interest rate lowers depends on the mortgage company and the market. For example,...
Mortgage
PMI
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Posted on 09/12/2020
15251 Royal Crest Drive #103, Haymarket, VA 20169 now has a new price of $319,500!
Beautiful! Now is the time to relocate to this former model (Foxfield) 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium in the Regency at Dominion Valley 55+ Community. This is a fantastic unit which includes upgrades galore---gourmet kitchen to include upgraded cabinets, stainless steel appliances, upgraded granite. Spacious dining room with beautiful columns---living room leads to an amazing patio with wonderful view( you can walk to the shopping center through a back gate from this area where you will find grocery shopping, restaurants, barber, hair salon, bank, and more)---hardwood floors in the living room, dining room, and kitchen. Large owner's...
Real Estate
Haymarket
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Posted on 08/26/2020
15251 Royal Crest Drive #103, Haymarket, VA 20169 now has a new price of $337,800!
Beautiful! Now is the time to relocate to this former model (Foxfield) 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium in the Regency at Dominion Valley 55+ Community. This is a fantastic unit which includes upgrades galore---gourmet kitchen to include upgraded cabinets, stainless steel appliances, upgraded granite. Spacious dining room with beautiful columns---living room leads to an amazing patio with wonderful view( you can walk to the shopping center through a back gate from this area where you will find grocery shopping, restaurants, barber, hair salon, bank, and more)---hardwood floors in the living room, dining room, and kitchen. Large owner's...
Real Estate
Haymarket
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