With Earth Day around the corner on April 22nd, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we can make our homes more “green.”
We’ve all come a long way since Earth Day started back in 1970, whether it’s being better about recycling at home or seeking out more eco-friendly products for purchases, and even adding solar panels to the roofs of our homes.
Read MoreBoth the inside and outside of your home could use a good once-over to make it look its best and keep it well-maintained. And that’s why “spring cleaning” and other seasonal prep work should be at the top of your to-do list for the weeks ahead.
You want to fully enjoy your home and yard once some gorgeous days come our way, so take the time to schedule some must-do tasks earlier in the season so you can cross them off your list.
Read MoreDon’t make flood insurance an afterthought!
Even if you don’t live near the water or your home is not on a floodplain, you could be making a costly mistake if you don’t have the correct coverage.
Most standard homeowner’s insurance policies don’t include flood protection, but a “low-risk” home could be hit with damage from flooding and you’ll get no compensation for it if you’re not protected.
Read MoreSelling your home in the spring is usually best for most homeowners. The time of year isn’t just blooming with flowers but also buyers!
Starting in March and going through June, the real estate market is in full force throughout the DC metro area. Just about anyone who is looking for a home is hitting open houses.
Read MoreAs a homeowner, you can benefit from tax breaks that can shave thousands of dollars off from your IRS bill each year, which could mean a higher refund check. Since it’s that time of year we are all gathering our documents and working on getting out taxes in asap, I wanted to remind you about what owning a home can do to help your tax situation.
Read MoreIt’s both exciting and a little scary to buy a home. That feeling of nervousness and not knowing what to expect is normal!
But, what you don’t want to rely on during this process is luck or chance.
Everyone wants the “luck of the Irish” when looking for a home, but it comes down to much more than luck. It takes a strategy from start to finish if you want to find the right home for you, especially this year with home inventory at 40 year lows.
Read MoreMaking time for home maintenance tasks can be hard, especially when everyone is so busy. And spending an afternoon watching college football or going apple picking is a lot more fun than doing maintenance!
Read MoreYou’ve probably heard the news…“The Fed cut rates!” But what does this actually mean and how will it affect you when it comes to buying, selling or refinancing a home?
Read MoreWith hardly any homes on the market, you might be wondering what are the best strategies to find a home if you need to or want to move during this time of year?
Read MoreSometimes you have no choice on when you need to sell your home -- a job transfer, you saw another home you really want to buy, or you have an unexpected life change.
Selling in the “off season” -- such as summer -- isn’t ideal but it can be done, and it’s imperative it’s done the right way to get the best results.
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