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Posted on 09/12/2021
Prepping Your Bathroom for Impromptu Showings
Photo by La Belle Galerie via Pixabay When your home is on the market, you can’t always anticipate when you’ll get a call from your real estate agent that a buyer wants to see it. Trying to keep your home in perfect condition can add stress to an already complex time, but if you practice these tips, your...
Bathroom
Cleaning
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Posted on 09/05/2021
Bi-Weekly Mortgage: Could It Help You?
Photo by Designer491 via Shutterstock The term “bi-weekly” means every other week. If you get paid bi-weekly, you usually get your check every other Friday. When it comes to a mortgage, typical amortization plans (payments of principal and interest) use a 30-year/360-month calculation. But many lenders offer a bi-weekly plan too. In this case, you would make 26...
Debt
Mortgage Plan
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Posted on 08/29/2021
7 Home Energy-Saving Projects You Can Easily DIY
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Going green at home doesn't have to cost thousands of dollars. There are plenty of easy changes homeowners can make to minimize their home's carbon footprint. From installing new storm windows to adjusting the temperature control on the hot-water heater, these DIY projects are can shave dollars off utility bills. The best...
DIY
Energy Efficient
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Posted on 08/28/2021
FREDERICK, MD Real Estate Market Update 8/28/2021
Click here to view FREDERICK, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 08/22/2021
Transform Your Coat Closet Into a Useful Space
Image by JUNO KWON from Pixabay For years people have mistakenly believed that their coat closets have one purpose and one purpose only: to store coats that were not being used. However, thanks to the ingenuity and creativity of modern homeowners people today are finding that these small spaces have much more practical uses. If you no longer...
Closet
Organization Tips
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Posted on 08/15/2021
Ways an Attached Garage Can Increase Accessibility in Your New Home
Photo by Pixabay via Pexels For most people, inclement weather is an inconvenience when getting out of a vehicle and entering a home. When it rains, you use an umbrella or get wet. When it snows or sleets, you have to watch every step or suffer a slip and fall. But for people with a disability or mobility...
Accessibility
Garage
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Posted on 08/08/2021
Working With What You Have: Porch Decorating For Small Spaces
Photo by Julian Hochgesang on Unsplash If you have a small front porch you might feel as though you don’t have enough room to work with. The good news is that there are plenty of things you can do to decorate a front porch even with very little space. You might not have room for a big porch...
Porch
Budget Friendly
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Posted on 08/01/2021
Top New Construction Architectural Style Trends
Photo by Anete Lusina from Pexels Residential architectural styles have long defined the current culture in America. At the turn of the century, colorful and elegant Victorian homes could be found in many towns across the country. By the 1950s, the practical ranch was popping up in every new suburb that was being created. Today, those who are...
Architecture
Exterior Home Design
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Posted on 07/28/2021
FREDERICK, MD Real Estate Market Update 7/28/2021
Click here to view FREDERICK, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 07/25/2021
Trendy Accessibility Designs That Can Increase Your New Build Home
Photo by JESHOOTS.com from Pexels The physical limitations that come with age or disability task existing property owners with making sometimes awkward modifications to existing homes. Although many of these changes are necessary for improved accessibility, bulky ramps in front yards tend to diminish curbside appeal. In terms of resale value, homeowners may be narrowing their buyer demographic...
Accessibility
Design
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