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Posted on 03/24/2020
Tips on Building the Perfect Sandbox
Photo by congerdesign via Pixabay A sandbox might be the perfect building project for a beginner - -you just need to make an elevated, simple box and fill it with sand to delight the kids in the family. Incorporating other details can help you make a project that is uniquely yours. Sand is heavy, so take some time...
DIY
Outdoor Living
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Posted on 03/20/2020
Fairfax, VA Real Estate Market Update
Click here to view Fairfax, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 03/17/2020
List Items Online Before You Buy a Residence
If you own lots of items and plan to buy a house in the foreseeable future, now may be a good time to list any unwanted items online. That way, you can simultaneously eliminate clutter and earn extra cash for your excess items. Ultimately, selling items online before you pursue a home can be simple – here are three...
Buying A Home
Sell Online
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Posted on 03/10/2020
5 Types of Real Estate Zoning & How They Impact the Buying Decision
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay A neighborhood is a neighborhood. And a business district is a business district, right? Unfortunately, it's not so cut and dry. There are actually nine major zoning types in most areas. And these can impact things like home use, home value, and property taxes. Zoning can change over time. Let's explore the five...
Buyer Tips
Buying
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Posted on 03/03/2020
Image by Charles 🇵🇭 from Unsplash Part of buying a home is researching the market and your finances. Most lenders require you to put at least 20 percent down or pay private mortgage insurance (PMI). Since PMI is a cost that does not lower your interest rate or principal, it’s almost always better to save up that hefty...
PMI
Mortgage
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Posted on 02/25/2020
Reasons to Get a Pre-Inspection Before Selling Your Home
Photo by Michal Jarmoluk via Pixabay Most buyers understand the importance of getting a home inspection before purchasing a property. But did you know that some sellers are also opting to invest in a pre-inspection? These savvy homeowners realize that a pre-inspection can be a very helpful tool when it comes time to market their houses. If you're...
Home Inspection
Pre Inspection
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Posted on 02/18/2020
Should You Submit a Lowball Offer to Purchase a Home?
If you find your dream house, there is no need to leave anything to chance. But if you submit a "lowball" homebuying proposal, you risk missing out on the opportunity to acquire your ideal residence. Putting together a competitive offer to purchase can be easy. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you craft an aggressive...
Offer To Purchase
Buying A Home
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Posted on 02/11/2020
Old-School Culinary Gardening - How to Start
Photo by stux via Pixabay If you're like many busy homeowners, you may not have a lot of time to cultivate a vegetable garden for the purpose of putting food on the family table. However, old-school culinary herb gardens are deceptively easy to grow, and they pull double duty by providing an exceedingly pleasing aesthetic. Not only do they...
Home Living
Herb Garden
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Posted on 03/15/2020
13127 Sparrow Tail Lane, Fairfax, VA 22033 now has a new price of $2,400!
Wonderful 3 bedroom townhouse with lower level den and full bath. Hardwood floors on all stairs, main and bedroom level. Carpet on lower level. Granite counters. Huge back deck off the kitchen and lower level deck from the basement with connecting stairs. End unit with woods as buffer from the road. Walk to Stringfellow Rd. Park & Ride or Fair Lakes shops & restaurants. 2 minutes to I66, Sparkling clean & move in ready! Open house Saturday February 8, 11 a.am to 2:00 p.m. Come by and pick up an...
Real Estate
Fairfax
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