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Posted on 11/01/2021

WASHINGTON, DC Real Estate Market Update 11/1/2021

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Posted on 10/31/2021

The Pros and Cons of Building a Custom Home

Image by Ulrich Wechselberger from Pixabay How do you know if it’s better to buy or to build? There are many factors to take into consideration when trying to decide which direction to take. The most popular reasons to build a house are the freedom of customization and the lower ongoing maintenance costs, but these benefits can also...

Posted on 10/24/2021

Vacation Properties and 1031 Exchanges: What You Need to Know

Photo by Quang Nguyen Vinh from Pexels Owning a vacation home is a popular goal among homeowners. Whether the intent is to rent it out for additional income or to use it as your own private getaway, there are financial aspects of owning a vacation home that are important to consider. Vacation home purchases are expensive up front...

1031 Exchange

Buying A Vacation Home

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Posted on 10/17/2021

Washington, DC Real Estate Market Update 10/17/2021

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Posted on 10/17/2021

Why You Should Consider Adding a Screen House to Your Deck

The conventional wisdom related to building in a backyard deck or patio revolves around improved quality of life and return on investment. A new deck delivers years of peaceful enjoyment and an approximate 75 percent resale value return. That's largely because this type of home improvement increases the usable square footage and transforms the property into an indoor-outdoor...

Posted on 10/10/2021

The Pros and Cons of Terracotta Pots

For plant containers, it doesn’t get more classic than a terracotta pot. This orange-brown clay has been a favorite among plant lovers for ages because of its durability, accessibility and aesthetic. However, because of their widespread popularity and availability some may consider a terracotta pot to be a boring or “basic” choice. While tastes differ from one plant...

Gardening

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Posted on 10/03/2021

Keep Your Smart Home Secure With These Easy Tips

Image by Biljana Jovanovic from Pixabay Smart homes might be convenient, but there are always trade-offs to technology. Cybercriminals already have a wide reach and the increased popularity of smart technology can leave your home open to possible threats. However, there are plenty of easy things you can do to bolster your home security while still enjoying the...

Posted on 11/01/2021

13707 Marianna Drive, Rockville, MD 20853 now has a new price of $499,000!

NEW PRICE!!! Welcome to this well maintained 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath split level home. The owners have made numerous updates including roof and HVAC in 2017. As you enter, you are greeted by a large living room flooded with natural light. Windows have been updated throughout the house, and the floor to ceiling windows in the living room are stunning. Also on this floor is a 4th bedroom or office. Head down the stairs to the open dining area and kitchen with updated granite counter tops and ample cabinet space. Enjoy the large family room with updated flooring. This is a great space for family movie night and has wall outlets for...

Posted on 10/22/2021

Video Tour - 13707 Marianna Drive, Rockville, MD 20853

Welcome to this well maintained 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath split level home. The owners have made numerous updates! As you enter, you are greeted by a large living room flooded with natural light. Windows have been updated throughout the house, and the floor to ceiling windows in the living room are stunning. Also on this floor is a 4th bedroom or office. Head down the stairs to the open dining area and kitchen with updated granite counter tops and ample cabinet space. Enjoy the large family room with updated flooring. This is a great space for family movie night and has wall outlets for a mounted TV. A half bath completes this...

Posted on 10/22/2021

13707 Marianna Drive, Rockville, MD 20853 is now new to the market!

Welcome to this well maintained 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath split level home. The owners have made numerous updates! As you enter, you are greeted by a large living room flooded with natural light. Windows have been updated throughout the house, and the floor to ceiling windows in the living room are stunning. Also on this floor is a 4th bedroom or office. Head down the stairs to the open dining area and kitchen with updated granite counter tops and ample cabinet space. Enjoy the large family room with updated flooring. This is a great space for family movie night and has wall outlets for a mounted TV. A half bath completes this...

Posted on 10/16/2021

Another Property Sold - 13746 Notley Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904

Posted on 10/14/2021

Another Property Sold - 11413 Catalina Terrace, Silver Spring, MD 20902