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Posted on 03/28/2021

Photo by Chen Liang-Dao via Shutterstock As a homeowner, sometimes you want to change things up about the appearance of your home, and a terrific way to do that is with a slight change to your landscape. Here are a few ways to make a positive, aesthetic impact on your landscape and keep your home fresh and new....

Landscape

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Posted on 03/26/2021

FREDERICK, MD Real Estate Market Update 3/26/2021

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

Posted on 03/21/2021

First-Time Homebuyers: Common Mistakes

Photo by Avi Waxman on Unsplash Many people view purchasing property as a long-term goal, some see it as a rite of passage. Either way, buying a home for the first time can be an incredibly stressful experience. Those who are going through this process for the first time might be worried about making mistakes that may leave...

First Time Buyer

Home Buying Tips

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Posted on 03/14/2021

Steps You Can Take to Help Sell Your House Quickly

If you're getting ready to put your house on the market, your mind is probably flooded with dozens of unanswerable questions. Much of your uncertainty may revolve around the marketability of your home and how quickly a qualified buyer will come along. Although there are factors over which you have little control, there are several things you can do...

Curb Appeal

How To Hire A Real Estate Agent

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Posted on 03/07/2021

3 DIY Ways to Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels If you’re looking to add curb appeal or want to create a pleasant outdoor environment to enjoy your leisure time, investing in a good DIY project can help you to spruce up your outdoor space. 1. Install a Window Ledge A window ledge is a versatile project because it can serve a variety...

Outdoor Living

Garden

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Posted on 02/28/2021

Why You May Want to Hire a Professional Over DIY

Photo by oneSHUTTER oneMEMORY via Shutterstock When it comes to home improvement, renovations, upgrades and expansions, seek the assistance of a professional. Why do you need a pro? Unless you built your home yourself, you might not understand all the factors that combine to engineer a house such as the electrical needs to support the load and the...

Home Improvement

Home Seller

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Posted on 02/23/2021

FREDERICK, MD Real Estate Market Update

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

Posted on 02/21/2021

Brighten Your Home Office with Upcycled File Cabinets

Image by TeroVesalainen from Pixabay Is your workspace feeling a little blah lately? The new year is just the right time to make a change! Make it part of your New Year's resolution to create a cheery, bright, and welcoming workspace by upcycling your old, dingy file cabinet into this blackboard-sided, pretty yet utilitarian piece of office furniture!...

Home Decor

Painting

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Posted on 02/14/2021

Security Tips for Unoccupied Property

Image by Philipp Berndt from Unsplash Sometimes the timelines for buying and selling a home don’t match up perfectly. You may have purchased a new home or need to relocate before you can sell your current residence. In these cases, your property may remain empty for weeks or months at a time. Here are a few ideas for...

Security

Home Security

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Posted on 02/07/2021

First-Time Homebuyers: Common Mistakes to Avoid

Photo by Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay It’s part of the American DNA to want to own a home. It can be your immense joy or become a nightmare if you don’t avoid some of these first-time buyer lapses in judgment. What to Avoid Overbuying. The mantra used to be “buy the biggest house you can afford.” After all...

Home Buying

Mistakes

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Posted on 01/31/2021

5 Creative Ways to Hide your AC You Won't Believe

Image by triosolution1 from Pixabay When it comes to hiding an AC, it's vital to maintain proper airflow. But you don't have to block airflow to remove an air conditioner from your line of sight. Check out these five creative ways to hide your AC. A Hanging Garden To make this project easy, pre-made lattice works just fine...

DIY

Home Improvement

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Posted on 01/24/2021

Severe Weather Damage & Homeowners Insurance

Photo by Peter from Pexels When everyday people take out a homeowners' insurance policy, there is an expectation that you enjoy secure coverage in the event of a loss. That sigh of relief many people experience when signing off on a policy may be an illusion, to some extent. That’s because not every severe weather event is covered...

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