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Posted on 03/13/2022
What is PITI? Understanding your financial situation
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
Insurance
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Posted on 03/06/2022
7 Energy-Saving Life Hacks
For years now, homeowners have been working to create energy-efficient living spaces. While there are many obvious ways to use less energy in your home — such as investing in energy-efficient appliances or replace your incandescent light bulbs with LED light bulbs - there are still some lesser-known ways that you may not know about. Here are 7...
Energy Efficient
Environmentally Friendly
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Posted on 02/27/2022
GAITHERSBURG, MD Real Estate Market Update 2/27/2022
Click here to view GAITHERSBURG, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...
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Posted on 02/27/2022
Selling: Tips and Reminders for Experienced Homeowners
A lot of homeowners may not be first-time homebuyers. Some may not even be first-time home sellers. While many beginners to the real estate market gain a significant amount of knowledge during their first interactions with the market, there are some key reminders for those who may be a little more seasoned. Regardless of your status as a...
Agent
Agent
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Posted on 02/20/2022
Craft Your Own Miniature Plant Stand With This DIY Guide
Adding height variation to your plant collection can enhance the entire look of the collection. Even if you have your potted plants on a shelf, table or other surface off of the floor, some plants definitely benefit from sitting up higher. There are plenty of tabletop plant stands available on the market but they’re also easy to build...
Diy
DIY
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Posted on 02/13/2022
Living Art: Tips for Displaying Climbing Plants
Houseplants can add some extra life to any interior space. Some are prized for their decorative foliage, especially those with long trailing or climbing vines. An excellent way to decorate is to encourage your plants to grow into a lush wall covering. However, not all plants will climb or trail on their own. Here we’ll go over the...
Decorating
Houseplants
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Posted on 02/06/2022
Rec room: 3 Tips for remodeling your basement
When growing households experience household congestion, expanding their usable living space footprint by remodeling the basement ranks among the best solutions, especially when extra recreational and lounging space is needed. Along with the increased quality-of-life benefits, a remodeled basement reportedly delivers upwards of a 7% return on investment. If you are considering transforming a basement into a rec...
Basement
Basement
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Posted on 01/30/2022
How to Add Style & Storage Space to Your Farmhouse Design
Farmhouse decor celebrates the rustic and comfortable aspects of country life. One of the many advantages of embracing this design style in your home is the opportunity to upcycle old items and give them new purpose. Here are some great ideas for DIY projects to make your own farmhouse decor. Upcycled Pallet Headboard Wooden pallets are essential to...
Design
Design
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Posted on 01/28/2022
GAITHERSBURG, MD Real Estate Market Update 1/28/2022
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Posted on 01/23/2022
Home Safety Tips to Deter Intruders
No matter how safe your neighborhood is, it's still important to protect it from break-ins. How can you deter intruders from coming into your yard and attempting to break into your home? The following safety tips can help you discourage intruders from targeting your home. Keep Valuable Items Out of View Intruders sometimes target houses when they can...
Home Safety
Home Safety
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