Lisa Clarke's Blog

Posted on 05/16/2021
Does Your Yard Look Unfinished? Pull It Together With Hardscaping
If your lawn and garden area is full of lush, thriving trees, shrubs, herbs and flowers, you’re probably proud of its appearance and of all the hard work you’ve put in to get it that way. However, you may also have a nagging feeling that it’s missing something, but you can’t quite put your finger on what that...
Hardscape
Hardscaping
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Posted on 05/09/2021
Mid-Century Modern vs. Art Deco: How to Tell the Difference
"art deco metal wall panel" by Dean Hochman licensed under CC BY 2.0 Mid-century modern and art deco are popular design styles that are sometimes mistaken for the same thing. While the two styles share some similarities, there are some key differences both in concept and execution. Both styles feature differing materials, colors and patterns in both architecture...
Art Deco
Exterior Design
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Posted on 05/02/2021
Prepare to Sell: Landscaping Tips
Post Image by Jo Ann Snover from Shutterstock There are many ways you can make your house attractive to prospective buyers. Curb appeal goes a long way when it comes to first impressions. Your yard is one indication of the amount of time you’ve spent caring for your property in general. Buyers are undoubtedly attracted to homes that have...
Home Seller
Curb Appeal
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Posted on 04/26/2021
BETHESDA, MD Real Estate Market Update 4/26/2021
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Posted on 04/25/2021
Building a Home? Know Your Basic Loan Options
Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay When you're dreaming of moving into a new home, you envision every detail. But before you can make this dream home a reality, you need to consider the best way to finance it. Here are a few basic home loan types to consider. FHA Loans Homeownership can be the gateway...
Building
Homebuyer
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Posted on 04/18/2021
Deciding Whether You're Ready to Own a Home
If you're renting a nice house, condo, or apartment, there's a good chance your monthly rent check is almost as much as a mortgage payment. Perhaps you've realized this and have been asking yourself why you're contributing to someone else's nest egg, instead of your own! If that sounds familiar, you may be ready to take the plunge into...
Buy Vs Rent
Hints For First Time Buyers
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Posted on 04/11/2021
Severe Weather Damage & Homeowners Insurance
Photo by Peter from Pexels When everyday people take out a homeowners' insurance policy, there is an expectation that you enjoy secure coverage in the event of a loss. That sigh of relief many people experience when signing off on a policy may be an illusion, to some extent. That’s because not every severe weather event is covered...
Weather
Homeowners Insurance
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Posted on 04/04/2021
Buying a Luxury Home When the Market is Favorable to Sellers
Image by Muntzir Mehdi from Pixabay A seller's market poses a challenge for any buyer - when there are more buyers competing for homes than there are homes in market, you have to be ready to move swiftly when you find a home you like. Since the inventory of luxury homes is usually small when compared with more...
Buying A Home
Sellers Market
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Posted on 03/28/2021
5 Unique Ideas for Luxury Spaces
Photo by Tom Pottiger on Unsplash As home technology becomes more advanced and affordable, the extreme features of yesterday's luxury homes are becoming more and more standard. Here's an assembled a top-five features in today's luxury homes that will still take your breath away. Some are tech-based, others are designed more with ultimate homeowner comfort in mind. Regardless,...
Home Design
Interior Design
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Posted on 03/26/2021
BETHESDA, MD Real Estate Market Update 3/26/2021
Click here to view BETHESDA, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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