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Posted on 07/16/2021

Photo by ready made from Pexels By now, you’ve probably heard of home automation. You might wonder what the big deal is or what it can do for you. Other than making aspects of home life more convenient, it can also bring your insurance premiums down because of the efficiency and safety of smart technology. Here are a...

Eco Friendly

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Posted on 07/09/2021

A Few Things to Keep in Mind When Purchasing Land for Residential Development

Photo by Benjamin Balazs via Pixabay Buying land can be a tricky matter for many people, especially when they're first getting started. No matter how valuable a property may seem at the time, it may not take very long to realize there were more strings attached than you thought. But while there are a few red flags to...

Buying Land

Home Building

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Posted on 07/02/2021

Buying an Old House? What to Look For

Photo by Wulfman65 via Shutterstock When you’re thinking about purchasing a home, an old house versus that new one is something to ponder. If you’ve thought about buying an older home, consider each of these areas before making an offer. Have your agent write contingencies into your contract, and by all means, don’t forego an inspection. Consider HazMat...

Homebuyer

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Posted on 06/30/2021

UPPER MARLBORO, MD Real Estate Market Update 6/30/2021

Click here to view UPPER MARLBORO, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 06/25/2021

Offer Competition: Why Your Dream Home is Getting So Much Attention

Photo by Fizkes via Shutterstock Months of searching, attending open houses, and viewing available homes finally paid off. You’ve found the perfect property in the perfect neighborhood for the perfect price. You’re ready to make an offer. Then, it happens, you get the dreaded call from your agent telling you there are multiple offers on the property. How...

Home Buying

Multiple Offers

Posted on 06/18/2021

Vinyl Siding for Your Home

Image by Marina Pousheva from Shutterstock One of the clear benefits of siding is to protect both the exterior and interior of the home. This protection is mainly against harsh elements. There are many siding options from which to choose, but the standard siding choice is vinyl siding. Homeowners looking to add this feature to their home will...

Benefits Of Vinyl Siding

Home Improvement

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Posted on 06/15/2021

Upper Marlboro, MD Real Estate Market Update 6/15/2021

Click here to view Upper Marlboro, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 06/11/2021

How Corporations Can Affect Residential Real Estate Patterns

Photo by Juhasz Imre from Pexels Major corporations can change nearly everything about their surrounding areas and their effect on residential real estate can be truly substantial. The concentration of wealth in areas like Silicon Valley and Seattle has influenced even the most basic properties, causing otherwise unremarkable homes to be worth over a million dollars based on...

Residential Housing

Housing Market

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Posted on 06/04/2021

Protect Your Vegetable Garden With Catnip

Catnip is an herb of many talents. Besides being famously loved by cats, it also has many benefits for your home and garden. Catnip can be particularly beneficial when grown in vegetable gardens because of its pest-repelling properties. Here we’ll go into detail about how and why to use catnip in your vegetable garden. Bug Repellent One of...

Catnip

Garden

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Posted on 05/30/2021

UPPER MARLBORO, MD Real Estate Market Update 5/30/2021

Click here to view UPPER MARLBORO, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 05/28/2021

3 Common Container Garden Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Creating a container garden is more than just beautiful design. In order for your container garden to thrive and look its absolute best you need to make sure the plants are happy and healthy. Here we’ll go over some of the most common mistakes and problems in container gardening and how to avoid them. Combining Plants With Incompatible...

Container Gardening

Flower Gardens

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Posted on 05/21/2021

Travel Tips: Staying Safe & Healthy This Summer

Photo by Djordje Petrovic from Pexels With summer upon us, many are feeling the heat of pandemic life. Working from home, social distancing and other health precautions have meant canceled plans for millions of families and individuals. Even for those without trips planned, staying at home might get old. Luckily, you have options for getting away. Local travel...

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