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Posted on 01/12/2020

Small Things That Ruin Your Credit Score

Your credit score is one of the most important numbers to your financial picture. You know how important it is to have a high credit score. If you pay your bills on time and keep your debt down, you think that your score will be just fine, but this isn’t always the case. There are a few hidden mistakes...

Credit Score

Buying A Home

Posted on 01/05/2020

Breath New Life Into an Ailing Fence

Photo by Atner Yegorov via Pixabay Do you have an old fence that has good bones but nonetheless is detracting from the overall aesthetic of your outdoor living space? If so, consider giving the fence a facelift rather than tearing it down and replacing it with a brand-new version. You don't have to be a professional fence contractor...

Posted on 12/29/2019

How to Allergy-Proof Your HVAC System

Image by Steve Heap from Shutterstock According to a report by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 25 million people in the US live with asthma. The most common type is allergic asthma. With that in mind, improving the quality of air in your home is an important consideration. When the air quality in your...

Posted on 12/22/2019

Which Home Improvement Tasks Should You Tackle before Sale?

Photo by Rudy and Peter Skitterians via PixabayWhen you’re prepping your home to sell, your “to do” list can get quite long, quite quickly. Which projects do you really need to tackle before listing, and which are best left undone? Talking to your real estate agent is a good first step, but this guide will also give you...

Posted on 12/15/2019

Should You Set Up a Home Showing?

Deciding whether to set up a home showing sometimes can be a tough decision. Yet a home showing can make a world of difference for a buyer as he or she searches for the ideal residence. Ultimately, there are many reasons to schedule a home showing, and these include: 1. You can look beyond a home listing. A home...

Showing

Buying A Home

Posted on 12/08/2019

Have You Set a Competitive Price for Your Home?

If you want to enjoy a successful home selling experience, it generally is helpful to establish a competitive initial asking price for your residence. With an aggressive price, you can stir up lots of interest in your home. As a result, you can increase the likelihood of a fast home sale. Now, let's take a look at three tips...

Selling Your Home

How To Set An Asking Price For Your Home

Posted on 01/14/2020

1304 Earnestine Street, Mclean, VA 22101 is now new to the market!

CHARMING HOME IN LANGLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT! BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN LEVEL.** LIVING ROOM W/ BRICK FIREPLACE ** SEPARATE DINING ROOM ** LOWER LEVEL IS COMPLETELY FINISHED W/ 4TH BR, 3RD FULL BATH & LARGE FAMILY ROOM W/ BRICK FIREPLACE. * REAR DECK OVERLOOKING PRIVATE, FENCED BACK YARD ** READY FOR IMMEDIATE...

Posted on 12/27/2019

Video Tour - 342-B Rocky Mount Road, Linden, VA 22642

FANTASTIC NEW RAMBLER ON 3/4 ACRE ** WOODED PRIVACY** COVERED FRONT PORCH ** STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES * GRANITE COUNTERTOPS * HARDWOOD FLOORS AND VAULTED CEILINGS IN LIV RM, DIN RM & KITCHEN!! ** FIREPLACE IN LIV RM ** MASTER BEDROOM HAS FULL BATH ** 16 X 10 REAR DECK ** FULL WALK-OUT BASEMENT ** HOME IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND READY FOR OCCUPANCY IN 30 DAYS. HURRY NOW TO CHOOSE...

Posted on 12/27/2019

342-B Rocky Mount Road, Linden, VA 22642 is now new to the market!

FANTASTIC NEW RAMBLER ON 3/4 ACRE ** WOODED PRIVACY** COVERED FRONT PORCH ** STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES * GRANITE COUNTERTOPS * HARDWOOD FLOORS AND VAULTED CEILINGS IN LIV RM, DIN RM & KITCHEN!! ** FIREPLACE IN LIV RM ** MASTER BEDROOM HAS FULL BATH ** 16 X 10 REAR DECK ** FULL WALK-OUT BASEMENT ** HOME IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND READY FOR OCCUPANCY IN 30 DAYS. HURRY NOW TO CHOOSE...

Posted on 12/21/2019

Another Property Sold - 667 Red Bud Lane, Front Royal, VA 22630

Posted on 12/19/2019

Video Tour - 1304 Earnestine Street, Mclean, VA 22101

CHARMING HOME IN LANGLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT! BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN LEVEL.** LIVING ROOM W/ BRICK FIREPLACE ** SEPARATE DINING ROOM ** LOWER LEVEL IS COMPLETELY FINISHED W/ 4TH BR, 3RD FULL BATH & LARGE FAMILY ROOM W/ BRICK FIREPLACE. * REAR DECK OVERLOOKING PRIVATE, FENCED BACK YARD ** READY FOR IMMEDIATE...

Posted on 12/19/2019

1304 Earnestine Street, Mclean, VA 22101 is now new to the market!

CHARMING HOME IN LANGLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT! BEAUTIFUL HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN LEVEL.** LIVING ROOM W/ BRICK FIREPLACE ** SEPARATE DINING ROOM ** LOWER LEVEL IS COMPLETELY FINISHED W/ 4TH BR, 3RD FULL BATH & LARGE FAMILY ROOM W/ BRICK FIREPLACE. * REAR DECK OVERLOOKING PRIVATE, FENCED BACK YARD ** READY FOR IMMEDIATE...