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Posted on 08/22/2021
What Do You Do with a Low Appraisal
Photo by Light And Dark Studio via Shutterstock In a seller’s market, comparable sales and competition can drive up a home’s price. This is especially true in a seller’s market where offers from multiple buyers try to outbid each other. And, while this sounds like a fantastic deal for the seller, a low appraisal can kill the deal....
Appraisal
Buyer
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Posted on 08/15/2021
How to Prepare Your Home for Staging
Image by Mylene2401 from Pixabay To get the best possible price for your home it’s a good idea to hire a professional home stager. However, there are still many things you can do by yourself to prepare your house for the market. Tackling the minor projects on your own before the staging professional even arrives will make their...
Home Selling
DIY
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Posted on 08/08/2021
Tiny Home Decorating: 3 Expert Tips
Living in a small space requires the right habits and mindset. It’s helpful for those in small homes, rooms or apartments, but for those who live in tiny houses it’s essential. If you’re thinking about a tiny house for yourself or already have one you want to decorate, we’ve put together some design tips to help. Wall Shelving...
Home Decor
Home Decor
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Posted on 08/01/2021
Why a New Construction Home Can Best Suit Your Lifestyle
Photo by August de Richelieu from Pexels A few short decades ago, the home was merely a space where people resided. They would gather at the end of a long day of work or school, have an evening meal and go to bed. Most daily activities took place away from the home, so therefore, houses did not need...
Custom Home
Lifestyle
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Posted on 07/28/2021
GERMANTOWN, MD Real Estate Market Update 7/28/2021
Click here to view GERMANTOWN, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 07/25/2021
Building Your Dream Home: Tips for Age-in-Place New Construction
Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels New construction is typically a long-term investment, so it’s important to think ahead. You’ll want to make sure your new home will still offer a suitable place to live as you get older. Aging-in-place features can help ensure that your home remains a safe and comfortable environment well into the future. You...
Aging
Aging In Place
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Posted on 07/18/2021
5 Tips for Decorating a Small Porch
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 07/11/2021
Flowers that Bloom in Fall
Photo by SGuillory via Shutterstock The approaching winter may have you thinking that your garden simply can’t compete with the reds and oranges of fall leaves, but you have some great choices for fall blooming flowers. Whether you’re in a colder or more moderate climate, you can brighten up your property this fall with these top fall perennials....
Curb Appeal
Curb Appeal
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Posted on 07/04/2021
4 Signs Your Pet is Stressed About Moving – and What to Do About It
Photo by Alexas_Fotos via Pixabay Since your pets cannot verbally tell you when they’re feeling stressed, it’s important to watch their body language for stress signals. Every pet is different in how they show their inner feelings, but once you know their signals, you can help calm them down fast. If you’re not sure where to start with...
Moving
Moving
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Posted on 06/27/2021
GERMANTOWN, MD Real Estate Market Update 6/27/2021
Click here to view GERMANTOWN, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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