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Posted on 08/16/2021
FREDERICKSBURG, VA Real Estate Market Update 8/16/2021
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Posted on 08/15/2021
The Benefits and Disadvantages of Seller Concessions
Image by Sephelonor from Pixabay Buying a home is a complicated transaction with many expenses. Part of the transaction involves closing costs, which vary in amount depending on the situation. One way to reduce the closing costs for the buyer is to ask for a seller concession so that the seller pays a portion of the closing costs...
Home Selling
Buyers Market
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Posted on 08/08/2021
What It Costs to Sell Your Home: Closing Costs for Sellers
Photo by Burst from Pexels In real estate, closing cost refers to the total amount of money due at time of purchase. This cost is usually equal to a small percentage of the total purchase price but can vary based on state, county and other factors. Sellers handle a portion of the closing costs which can sometimes be...
Home Selling
Real Estate
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Posted on 08/01/2021
Mineral, VA Real Estate Market Update 8/1/2021
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Posted on 08/01/2021
Easiest Ways to Control Pests
Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Getting rid of a pest infestation in the home can be an expensive and stressful endeavor. Enjoy a comfortable, pest-free home with a few best practices. Preventative Control Every homeowner should invest in preventative pest control. Either hire a company to come and treat the inside and outside of your house on a...
Cleaning Tips
Pest Control
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Posted on 07/25/2021
Ideas for Choosing your Home Floor Plan
Photo by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels Before you can start building your dream home, you must decide on a floor plan. This can be an overwhelming process with so many options available. These five tips will help you narrow your choices down to choose one that is perfect for your needs. 1. Consider Your Lifestyle This is going...
Blueprints
Design
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Posted on 07/18/2021
How Does a Balloon Mortgage Work?
Image by Jojje from Shutterstock Many people own homes through a mortgage agreement. Traditional mortgages are primarily fully amortized or gradually paid off with regular payments over the lifetime of the loan. Each payment contributes to both the principal and the interest. A balloon mortgage is a short-term home loan with fixed-rate monthly payments that only take care...
Homebuyers
Financing
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Posted on 07/16/2021
FREDERICKSBURG, VA Real Estate Market Update 7/16/2021
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Posted on 07/11/2021
Simple Ways Add Plants to Your Space
Indoor plants can help boost your mood, productivity, concentration and creativity. But being a plant parent means finding the right ways to display your flora so they can grow and thrive in any space. We’re going to dive into several ways you can set up your plants so you can enjoy a piece of the outdoors—indoors. 1. Floating...
Plants
Design Tips
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Posted on 07/04/2021
Living at Home: 3 Design Tips to Make All Members of Your Household Feel Welcome
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels Kids can breathe life into a living space; they have a way of warming hearts, inspiring laughter and making themselves right at home in any space they enter. But they can also introduce some unforeseen wear and tear on everyday surfaces. Designing your living space to feel like a sanctuary for both...
Home Design
Home Design
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Posted on 06/30/2021
Mineral, VA Real Estate Market Update 6/30/2021
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Posted on 06/27/2021
Where Should You Place a Bird Bath?
Whether you buy one or make it yourself, bird baths make an excellent addition to any yard or garden. While the decorative aspect of a bird bath is important, it’s also important to consider the ease of use. Whether birds visit and use your bird bath will depend on several factors concerning its location. Here we’ll go over...
Backyard Wildlife
Bird Bath
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