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Posted on 11/10/2019
How to Keep Your Home Safe this Holiday Season
Photo by PublicDomainPictures via PixabayShopping trips, holiday parties and family gatherings make the season one of the most anticipated and enjoyable times of year, but it is also a prime time for thieves and safety hazards. Learning more about the typical risks a homeowner faces in the holiday season allows you to prepare – and enjoy a safe...
Holidays
Holidays
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Posted on 11/10/2019
Mortgages for the Self-Employed
When you’re self-employed, it’s difficult to decide whether you are ready to buy a house. After all, your income might come in spurts instead of having a regular check every week or two. Being prepared for the mortgage process increases the chance that your application will be approved. Self-employed people have more hurdles to jump because of the...
Debt To Income Ratio
Mortgages
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Posted on 11/03/2019
Good Neighbor Relations Bring Many Advantages
Whether you've just moved into a new neighborhood or have lived there for decades, there are many advantages to maintaining friendly relations with neighbors. If, on the other hand, you adopt more of an isolated lifestyle, then the experience of home ownership may be a lot less fulfilling. Taking the time to have a friendly chat with your neighbors,...
Best Neighborhoods
Home Security
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Posted on 11/03/2019
How to Make Traditional Holiday Dinners More Exciting
Photo by PublicDomainPictures via PixabayIt can be extra work, but holiday dinners are well worth the effort. Marinating your turkey not only adds flavor but helps keep it moist. You can’t go wrong with the Scarborough Fair herbs--parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. But a standout addition with something spicy like a Cajun herb mix or chili pepper will...
Dinner
Dinner
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Posted on 10/27/2019
Knowing the Role Your Real Estate Agent Plays in Selling Your Home
A real estate agent for a seller, often referred to as a seller's agent, performs many functions, including helping you organize your house for sale, set the right price, determine a selling strategy, and negotiate with buyers. This article covers the roles and responsibilities of a seller's agent and what qualities to look for, so you will know...
Sellers Agent
Real Estate
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Posted on 10/27/2019
Waterfront Homes - What You Should Know
Buying property can be fun, but it can also be exhausting. You want to find a place that fits your personal lifestyle and invest in a home that'll bring you years of happiness. As you're looking at shorefront real estate: 1. Understand Your Access Rights to the Water On the surface, it may look like a no-brainer that...
Buyer Tips
Buyer Tips
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Posted on 10/20/2019
5 Skills Every Homeowner Should Have
Picking up a few DIY skills is vital to both new and old homeowners. It is hard enough that you have to spend money taking care of the family and a few other things that you can't possibly fix. Why waste some more on problems you can resolve in a few hours. True, some home projects are better...
Diy
Home Repair
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Posted on 10/20/2019
A Quick Guide to PMI
Photo by Gino Crescoli via Pixabay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) may be a common term in home buying, but not every home buyer understands exactly what it will mean for their finances. This short guide will give you the basics, so there are fewer surprises down the line. What Is PMI? PMI is a type of insurance that...
PMI
Insurance
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Posted on 11/11/2019
Video Tour - 601 Himes Avenue #ii103, Frederick, MD 21703
This is a well-maintained two (2) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms home in move in ready condition. It is located within walking distance to school, shopping and restaurants. Close to Fort Detrick Military installation and quick access to Baltimore and Washington D.C. Contact your Realtor or me for more information or to schedule a...
Real Estate
Frederick
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Posted on 11/11/2019
601 Himes Avenue #ii103, Frederick, MD 21703 is now new to the market!
This is a well-maintained two (2) bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms home in move in ready condition. It is located within walking distance to school, shopping and restaurants. Close to Fort Detrick Military installation and quick access to Baltimore and Washington D.C. Contact your Realtor or me for more information or to schedule a...
Real Estate
Frederick
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