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Posted on 05/24/2022

Stafford, VA Real Estate Market Update 5/24/2022

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Posted on 05/22/2022

Garden mirrors might seem like a new trend, but they’ve been popular among outdoor designers and gardeners for decades. With the wide variety of mirrors and mirrored surfaces available to add to your garden decor, you can incorporate this fun idea into your outdoor space. Here are the basics about garden mirrors and some ideas to inspire you....

Garden Decor

Garden Mirror

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Posted on 05/15/2022

Mortgage: Recasting your monthly payments

Recasting mortgage payments is a little-known gem when it comes to homeowner finances. It’s often viewed as a method to lower monthly payments without extending the length of your loan term. But what exactly is mortgage recasting? Are there any disadvantages to it? What about my interest rates? Will my overall loan balance increase or decrease? Here’s a...

Home Financing

Home Refinancing

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Posted on 05/08/2022

WOODBRIDGE, VA Real Estate Market Update 5/8/2022

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Posted on 05/08/2022

PITI: What it is & why it matters

PITI, which is short for "principal, interest, taxes and insurance," is an essential term to know for anybody seeking a mortgage loan. The acronym refers to the relationship between these four numbers expressed in a ratio and can tell lenders about your financial status. Here is a breakdown of the term and why it matters to potential homeowners...

Insurance

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Posted on 05/01/2022

How to Find Your Perfect Starter Home: 3 Things to Look For

If you’re looking for a starter home, you probably know some of your criteria already. A starter home is a more affordable and practical stepping stone to eventually owning a larger and more expensive forever home. Even with this concept in mind, it’s hard to know what to look for. Here we’ll go over the biggest things to...

Home Buying

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Posted on 04/24/2022

Moving to a New Home: 5 Things to Do First

Moving to a new home is a long process, and it isn’t over after the actual move. There are many things you need to do in your new home to make it comfortable and functional for your needs. Rather than get overwhelmed by how much there is to unpack, consult this list of tasks to make the most...

Moving

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Posted on 04/22/2022

Stafford, VA Real Estate Market Update 4/22/2022

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

Posted on 04/17/2022

Dying plants: 3 Things to do first

For every gardener and houseplant owner, there will come a time to deal with dying plants. Living plants are often more complicated and needy than they seem, and even when we do everything in our power to keep them alive, sometimes the worst happens. Luckily, there are many situations where dying plants can actually be saved. Here are...

Houseplants

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Posted on 04/10/2022

DIY: How to Build a Decorative Barn Door

This may sound counterintuitive, but some of the most eye-catching barn-style accent doors rank among the easiest DIY home improvement projects. And a few insider tips might help push the project along. For example, people who do not work in the construction trades rarely realize that many 10-inch wide boards run closer to 9.25 inches. That insider tip...

Accent Decor

Accent Door

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Posted on 04/06/2022

WOODBRIDGE, VA Real Estate Market Update 4/6/2022

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Posted on 04/03/2022

Work from home: Quick Tips for building a comfortable break room for your pooch

Working from home, our dogs often like to get involved in what we’re doing. Whether that’s a video meeting, a spreadsheet marathon or simply your daily grind, your pooch will want to play, sniff, snuggle and smooch. So, why not give them a place to relax and while you finish your daily tasks? Here are a few indoor...

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