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Posted on 08/01/2021

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

Click here to view FREDERICKSBURG, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

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

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Posted on 06/30/2021

Mineral, VA Real Estate Market Update 6/30/2021

Click here to view Mineral, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

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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Posted on 06/20/2021

Equipment and Online Platforms to Help with Virtual Showings

Photo by Tumis via Pixabay Virtual meetings and video conferencing have become the norm as we adapt to social distancing guidelines and staying well. And while these times will eventually pass, and we will return to a time of normalcy, we're all going to need to continue to adapt and get creative in the meantime. In the real...

Technology

Virtual Showings

Posted on 06/15/2021

FREDERICKSBURG, VA Real Estate Market Update 6/15/2021

Click here to view FREDERICKSBURG, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 06/13/2021

Why Choose a Dry-Stacked Stone Wall?

Photo by Jeon Sang-O from Pixabay Did you know that the terraced retaining walls that were built by the Incas at Machu Picchu date all the way back to the 15th century? There’s a reason that classic landscape design elements like the dry-stacked wall have endured for centuries. Not only do they look great, but they are designed...

Stone Wall

Gardening

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Posted on 06/06/2021

Eco-Energy Solutions for Your New Construction

Photo by Andreas Gücklhorn on Unsplash Many prospective homeowners choose new construction over an existing home because they're able to customize the design. While there's no argument that It's fun to choose countertop options and bonus rooms, this is a good time to consider adding green solutions as well. Homes with green, or eco-friendly features, have a higher...

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