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Posted on 08/28/2020
Title Insurance: Do I Need It?
Photo by Mona Tootoonchinia via Pixabay When you purchase a home, your lender charges you for a title insurance policy. You are also given the option to buy your own title insurance policy. Depending on your agreement with the seller, the seller might purchase the buyer’s title insurance policy. Before a seller can sell his or her property,...
Insurance
Title Insurance
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Posted on 08/21/2020
Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay Tackling projects around the house allows you to boost your skills, saves you money and ensures your home stays in peak condition -- usually. While DIY projects can be safe, successful and rewarding, there are some instances where you're better off leaving the work to a pro. From jobs that are dangerous...
When Not To DIY
DIY Home Repair
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Posted on 08/14/2020
Why You Should Consider an Inflatable Hot Tub
If you have been looking for a way to revamp your home, an inflatable hot tub might be the spark you need. With an inflatable hot tub in your back yard, your loved ones will get the opportunity to spend quality time together and enjoy the health benefits of the bubbly water without putting a damper on your...
Inflatable Hot Tub
Hot Tub
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Posted on 08/07/2020
Rise in Home Prices Predicted for 2020
Image by Nattanan Kanchanaprat from Pixabay The housing market has posted relatively good numbers over the past few years, even if the average percentages aren't exactly sensational. You may already know that we saw a decrease in growth in 2019, with housing prices rising at 3.3% compared to 2018's rise of 5%. Given the state of the economy...
House Prices
Market Trends
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Posted on 07/31/2020
5 Ways to Incorporate Your Precious Collectibles into Your Decor
Photo by H Wong on Unsplash Your collectibles are important to you, but all too often they tend to be tucked away in a closet attic, or the basement. Why hide all of the things that you spent so much time and care collecting? Instead, find ways to incorporate them into your existing decor so that your house...
Decorating
Home Decor
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Posted on 07/24/2020
How To Complete Your Post-Winter Checklist
Every winter, your home faces harsh weather, and it may benefit you to examine your home during the warmer months for any areas that may need maintenance to avoid excessive and costly repairs to your home during or after the winter. Here are few things to check before the snow starts to fall.1. The Roof: Excess snowfall on...
Cleaning
Maintenance
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Posted on 07/17/2020
Do You Qualify for a 203k Loan?
Photo by James DeMers via Pixabay If you're hoping to make some major changes to your home, you're likely interested in the types (and terms) of financing available to you. The 203k loan was designed to give homeowners an attractive interest rate, so they'd be more likely to upgrade and modernize their homes. However, it's not available to...
Home Repair
General Finance
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Posted on 07/10/2020
How to Prepare if You're Purchasing Rental Property
Photo by Moose Photos from Pexels Rental properties are becoming extremely common in the world we live in today. Many people are realizing the huge profits they can make from rental properties, and the need for these rentals isn’t going away any time soon. If you’ve ever wanted to be a landlord and rake in some cash on...
Rental Property
Buying A Home
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Posted on 07/03/2020
High-End Finishes for Your Home
Image by Mike Gattorna from Pixabay The benefits of buying a luxury home that's under new construction include customizing it to fit your life and your family, and choosing your own finishes is a perfect way to achieve this goal. But which finishes will still maintain their beauty under the stress of busy families on the go? Which...
Home Decor
Home Design
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Posted on 07/28/2020
3240 S 28TH Street #302, Alexandria, VA 22302 is now new to the market!
Renovated condo, new flooring, fresh paint, updated bathroom with Italian tile, plenty of closet space, and separate storage unit in the basement. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, move-in ready, Located off King ST and 395. Close to shops, restaurants, minutes to DC, and the Pentagon. One month's rent deposit require, REQUIREMENTS: CREDIT Minimum 620, YEARLY INCOME $42,000+, and Good Rental...
Real Estate
Alexandria
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