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Posted on 10/28/2021
FREDERICK, MD Real Estate Market Update 10/28/2021
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Posted on 10/24/2021
Surviving a Short-Notice PCS Move
In the military, sometimes a Permanent Change of Station, or PCS, move happens quickly and orders to move to a new location can leave you scrambling. When you have to make a fast move, the whirlwind of activity can leave you feeling a little dazed and wondering if you’re forgetting anything. Here are some tips for a short-notice...
Military
Military Base
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Posted on 10/17/2021
Relax in Luxury With These Four Easy Bathroom Upgrades
Photo by Armin Rimoldi from Pexels When you upgrade your bath to create a soothing spa environment at home, you may never want to leave the house again. Here's what we suggest for turning your ordinary bath into a relaxing home spa. Add a Chromotherapy System A chromotherapy shower system adds a relaxing light show to your shower...
Bathroom Features
Bathroom Update
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Posted on 10/10/2021
Simple DIY Garden Balls to Decorate Your Yard
You can find colorful, shiny or subtly decorated orb sculptures in gardens everywhere. Sometimes called garden balls, gazing balls or spheres, these globes have been a popular outdoor decoration for decades. They come in myriad designs, styles and sizes and are very simple to make yourself. Here we’ll go over a few ways to decorate your own garden...
Diy
DIY
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Posted on 10/03/2021
How to Preserve Leaves for Crafting & Artwork
Preserving leaves can give them new life and give you new creative ideas. There are plenty of crafts you can do with leaves both freshly fallen and preserved, but why not take the best leaves you can find and make them last? Here are several methods for preserving leaves any time of the year so that you can...
Arts And Crafts
Diy
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Posted on 09/27/2021
FREDERICK, MD Real Estate Market Update 9/27/2021
Click here to view FREDERICK, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 09/26/2021
6 Home Ownership Costs You Should Know
Photo by Gabby K from Pexels The cost of owning a home is much more than just your mortgage. There is a sizable list of additional costs prospective homeowners should plan for when thinking about buying a home. Here we will go over the primary additional costs of home ownership you might not have thought of. Property Taxes...
Hidden Costs
Costs
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Posted on 09/19/2021
Minor Bathroom Remodeling Ideas
When you want to fix up your bathroom without having to spend a lot of time and money, simple changes are the way to go. Remodeling projects that are smaller in scope can boost your home value and enhance your bathroom’s appearance while being budget-friendly and less time-consuming. Whether you want to make several minor changes to your...
Bathroom
Bathroom
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Posted on 09/12/2021
Prepping Your Bathroom for Impromptu Showings
Photo by La Belle Galerie via Pixabay When your home is on the market, you can’t always anticipate when you’ll get a call from your real estate agent that a buyer wants to see it. Trying to keep your home in perfect condition can add stress to an already complex time, but if you practice these tips, your...
Bathroom
Cleaning
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Posted on 09/05/2021
Bi-Weekly Mortgage: Could It Help You?
Photo by Designer491 via Shutterstock The term “bi-weekly” means every other week. If you get paid bi-weekly, you usually get your check every other Friday. When it comes to a mortgage, typical amortization plans (payments of principal and interest) use a 30-year/360-month calculation. But many lenders offer a bi-weekly plan too. In this case, you would make 26...
Debt
Mortgage Plan
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Posted on 08/29/2021
7 Home Energy-Saving Projects You Can Easily DIY
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Going green at home doesn't have to cost thousands of dollars. There are plenty of easy changes homeowners can make to minimize their home's carbon footprint. From installing new storm windows to adjusting the temperature control on the hot-water heater, these DIY projects are can shave dollars off utility bills. The best...
DIY
Energy Efficient
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