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The Ins and Outs of Titling your Property

While most homes are bought by married couples, changing demographics and societal norms have led to increased numbers of single buyers, unmarried partners, siblings, and multiple generations buying homes together. The relationship of co-bu...

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Why You Need to Get Your Chimney Inspected

From providing a cozy setting for drinking hot cocoa to illuminating the home during the winter months, the fireplace has become a cold-weather staple for many family gatherings. And like other items in the home, the fireplace and chimney n...

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Bathroom Remodeling Tips

There are few remodeling projects that bring more satisfaction than a kitchen or bathroom restoration.  It’s so important to think through all the details so there are no regrets after the project is completed.  Here are some tips that may ...

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Freshen Up for Spring

Spring is arriving early in the Washington DC area in 2016 … and we couldn’t be happier!   With Spring comes hope that all things will be brighter and more beautiful.   Making little changes to our homes will brighten and lift our lives ...

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Thou Shalt Not Harm Your Mortgage Loan Application!

If you have applied and been approved for a loan to purchase a house, there are 10 things you must NOT DO prior to settlement or you will jeopardize getting your loan finalized!

#1) Thou shalt NOT change jobs, become self-employed or quit yo...

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Color Psychology for Selling a Home

Understanding that there are 100,000 colors that are discernible to the naked eye … it can be a very challenging selecting what color palette to use in your home – especially if you are trying to sell it! This article on Realtor.com by Ange...

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Asset Tracking for Personal Valuables

Keep a Virtual Eye on Your Valuables!

Do you want to make sure that your high-value possessions will always be found in case they get misplaced, lost or stolen? Modern technology in the form of Global Positioning System (GPS) trackers is an ...

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Top 10 Homeowner Tax Deductions

Since we are getting painfully close to tax day … I thought it might be useful to share with you the top 10 homeowner tax deductions that are allowable under certain circumstances.   This list is for informational purposes so make sure y...

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