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Posted on 11/15/2020

Key Factors to Consider Before You Buy a Smart Home Device

Smart home devices enable property owners to automate a wide range of everyday tasks – everything from cleaning each bedroom in a residence to securing a house against burglaries and other threats. Yet not all smart house gadgets are identical. And if a homeowner fails to plan ahead for smart home technology investments, they risk spending money on smart...

Smart Home Technology

Smart Home Devices

Posted on 11/08/2020

Prepare for Today’s Smart Buyers

Image by wavebreakmedia from Shutterstock If you've owned your house for a long time and are putting it on the market, take time to consider how the buying and selling process has changed. Today’s buyers are both smart and cautious. They have access to more information than was possible a decade ago. Research shows that buyers begin shopping...

Selling Your Home

Prepare Your Home To Sell

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Posted on 11/01/2020

Tips on Re-Grouting and Polishing Your Kitchen and Bathroom Tile

Photo by Brett Hondow via Pixabay You love your tiles. But they don't seem to do your bathroom justice anymore. Ask yourself, is it the tiles themselves, or what's in between that makes you cringe? Is the grout cracked, faded, yellowish or gray? Breathe new life into a dirty-looking bathroom tile floor, kitchen backsplash or tile shower by...

Posted on 10/25/2020

Recipe: Carrot & Black Bean Soup

Photo by Bence Balla-Schottner on Unsplash Herbs, onions, celery and garlic infuse the carrots and beans in this soup with remarkable richness and character. This soup can be made with canned black beans, but we highly recommend using dry beans, cooked up with a clove of garlic and a dash of tamari. The beans will be splendid, filling...

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Meal Planning

Posted on 10/18/2020

The Importance of Knowing Your Home's Market Value

There is a science to selling your home at the best price and within the shortest period of time, but it's not always an exact science! Although you can't control market conditions, seasonal fluctuations, or the condition of your neighbors' property, you are still in the driver's seat when it comes to pricing, curb appeal, and the interior condition...

Why My House Wont Sell

How Much Sell For

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Posted on 10/11/2020

Why You Shouldn't Skip Home Inpsections

Life of Pix via Pexels If your lender does not demand it, skipping the home inspection might be fairly tempting as you move toward closing on the house of your dreams. Although moving full steam ahead might provide what you need in the moment, that decision could end up causing problems in the future. So, even though it...

Home Inspection

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Posted on 10/04/2020

How to Make your Property Attractive to Buyers of Multiple Generations

Photo by Luis Quintero from Pexels While the millennial generation (people born between 1980 and 1989) accounts for the majority of homebuyers today, the other generations--both older and younger--cannot be discounted. Aging Baby Boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) and up-and-coming Gen Yers (those born between 1990 and 1998) are still forces to be considered when marketing...

Posted on 09/27/2020

Small Projects to Work Through Before Listing Your Home

Image by ErikaWittlieb from Pixabay Preparing to list your home is a process, that when done correctly, can help you to achieve the best possible price as well as aid you in selling your home more quickly. Before you sell your home, there are a few small home improvement projects that you will want to have completed before...

Posted on 09/20/2020

How to Upcycle Home Items into Beautiful Crafts

Image by tatu234 from Pixabay Upcycling is a great way to use old or discarded objects to create new and useful items. The following are several basic things you probably have at home or in the garage. With a little creativity, they can be turned into beautiful crafts. Coffee Bean Holder Find a small bowl, glass vase or...

Decorating

Home Decorating Ideas

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Posted on 09/13/2020

3 Pitfalls Even Seasoned Homebuyers Experience

Image by Chanh Nguyen from Pixabay Buying a home ranks among the largest purchases everyday people make in their entire lifetimes. If you have gone through the process at least once, you probably gained some valuable life lessons. Whether it’s time to purchase a larger home for a growing family or downsize to a more manageable living space,...

Posted on 10/30/2020

Video Tour - 1301 N Courthouse #1607, Arlington, VA 22201

This bright and beautiful 2 bedroom/2 bath unit is located within the Woodbury Heights Condominium in Arlington, Virginia and awaits your arrival. Open floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors in bedrooms and main living areas. Tile floors in kitchen and baths. The updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, double oven, spacious granite breakfast bar, and lighted kitchen accent cabinet, upgraded storage in cabinets and soft close drawers. Perfect for entertaining. Primary bedroom has double closets and an elegant private bath with luxurious shower. Freshly painted. Open the plantation shutters and enjoy the view. Relax on the...

Posted on 10/30/2020

1301 N Courthouse #1607, Arlington, VA 22201 is now new to the market!

This bright and beautiful 2 bedroom/2 bath unit is located within the Woodbury Heights Condominium in Arlington, Virginia and awaits your arrival. Open floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors in bedrooms and main living areas. Tile floors in kitchen and baths. The updated kitchen has stainless steel appliances, double oven, spacious granite breakfast bar, and lighted kitchen accent cabinet, upgraded storage in cabinets and soft close drawers. Perfect for entertaining. Primary bedroom has double closets and an elegant private bath with luxurious shower. Freshly painted. Open the plantation shutters and enjoy the view. Relax on the...