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Posted on 06/26/2022
Property tax abatement: The basics
Property taxes are a major expense for most homeowners and would-be buyers, but property tax abatement programs can help. While not offered everywhere, many states, counties and cities offer abatement programs to alleviate this expense in several ways. Here is a short guide to property tax abatement to familiarize yourself with the basics: What does property tax abatement...
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Posted on 06/19/2022
Pentas & More: Attract Pollinators Without Putting Your Pets at Risk
When planning an outdoor garden, many want to prioritize plants that attract and support local pollinators. Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds can add an enjoyable presence to your yard and help your plants and local ecosystem thrive. However, it's also important to protect and support your own animal friends. While many popular flowers and plants are toxic to dogs...
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Posted on 06/12/2022
What Affects the Housing Market? Understanding the Basics
Whether you’re buying or selling a house, it’s important to have a basic understanding of the housing market. However, that can be a lot more complicated than it seems. Many factors affect both your local and national housing markets, some of which can be hard to track and quantify. However, there are some basics you can start with...
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Posted on 06/05/2022
Best practices for placing furniture in your home
The choices you make in placing furniture in your home are key to the overall success of your design. Sometimes, arranging furniture can be an intimidating task, especially when working with a large, empty space. However, by following a few simple strategies, you can create aesthetically pleasing and comfortable designs in any room. Find your focal point A...
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Posted on 05/29/2022
Sterling, VA Real Estate Market Update 5/29/2022
Click here to view Sterling, VA blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 05/29/2022
6 Home Repair You Can Start and Finish Yourself
Knowing how to do some home repairs can help you save money and time. Instead of having to wait for professional repairs to be done, you can tackle these on your own. While it's best to leave major repairs to professionals, consider trying the following simple DIY repairs. Torn Screens When your window screens have tears or rips,...
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Posted on 05/22/2022
DIY Flower Pot Fountain Guide
You can create your own simple and welcoming water fountain for your yard or porch using materials you might already have. If you have one or more ceramic flower pots gathering dust, you can turn them into a water feature in only a few simple steps. Here we’ll go over all the materials you need and the process...
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Posted on 05/15/2022
Try These DIY Farmhouse Ideas for Your Home
The farmhouse style is defined by wooden pieces, neutral colors and comfortable decor that creates a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. It's a style that arrived onto the scene and became an instant sensation, and this trend shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Fortunately, it's easy to create a farmhouse look in any room with these DIY...
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Posted on 05/11/2022
19086 Windsor Road, Triangle, VA 22172 now has a new price of $275,000!
Investment opportunity. Property is tenant occupied. Electric has been upgraded in property. Possibility of building another home on property, but buyer must contact county and then go through all of the approvals and money required by the...
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Posted on 05/10/2022
19086 Windsor Road, Triangle, VA 22172 is now new to the market!
Investment opportunity. Property is tenant occupied. Electric has been upgraded in property. Possibility of building another home on property, but buyer must contact county and then go through all of the approvals and money required by the...
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