Maurice Kennedy, ® Realtor's Blog

Posted on 07/18/2021
How Credit Impacts Your Mortgage Payments
One of the most important things to check once you decide to start the home buying process is your credit score. The three major credit bureaus keep track of how you pay for your credit and how much credit you have. Your score fluctuates, sometimes daily, depending on how much you owe and how many accounts you have....
Credit Score
Interest Rates
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Posted on 07/16/2021
Stafford, VA Real Estate Market Update 7/16/2021
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Posted on 07/11/2021
4 Reasons Why Down Payment Amount Matters
Many financial experts suggest paying a 20% down payment when buying a home. While for some prospective homebuyers this may be a simple task, others might wonder if the suggested 20% of the home purchase price—or higher—are necessary. Here are some reasons it benefits you to make a larger down payment when buying a house: Score Better Mortgage...
Down Payment
Financing
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Posted on 07/04/2021
Room by Room Home Staging Tips
There is a lot that goes in to home staging beyond just tidying up. Interior designers and real estate experts have found specific ways to make the absolute best of any home by knowing how to make the best of every room. General staging tips like cleaning and going for neutral colors apply everywhere, but here are some...
Home Decor
Home Decor
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Posted on 06/30/2021
WOODBRIDGE, VA Real Estate Market Update 6/30/2021
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Posted on 06/27/2021
How to Repurpose Your Closet Space
Image by JUNO KWON from Pixabay For years people have mistakenly believed that their coat closets have one purpose and one purpose only: to store coats that were not being used. However, thanks to the ingenuity and creativity of modern homeowners people today are finding that these small spaces have much more practical uses. If you no longer...
Closet
Organization Tips
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Posted on 06/20/2021
Which is Smarter: Paying Off the Mortgage or Investing?
Photo by Andrey_Popov via Shutterstock Often, when discussing ways to get out of debt, the subject of “mortgage versus investments” comes up. If you have a mortgage, your monthly budget likely revolves around paying it first, meaning investment ideas take a back seat. One way to free money up to invest is to pay off the mortgage, and...
Investment
Investment
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Posted on 06/14/2021
Stafford, VA Real Estate Market Update 6/14/2021
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Posted on 06/13/2021
Is it Safe to Plant Near My Basement or Crawlspace?
Image by Jean-Pierre Pellissier from Pixabay It's tempting to plant shrubs and other plants against your house to hide the basement or crawlspace area. However, you could be asking for trouble. Before you buy or plant anything new for spring, find out why it's not such a good idea to have plants too close to your basement or...
Home Gardening
Plants
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Posted on 06/06/2021
What Property Type Suits Your Retirement Dreams?
Image by Wokandapix from Pixabay You have looked forward to your retirement your whole working life. It is one of the primary goals you worked for all these years, and now is the time to relax and enjoy its rewards. One of the most important things you may consider after your retirement is finding that perfect home or...
Retirement Planning
Homeowner
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Posted on 05/30/2021
WOODBRIDGE, VA Real Estate Market Update 5/30/2021
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