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Posted on 08/01/2021
WASHINGTON, DC Real Estate Market Update 8/1/2021
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Posted on 08/01/2021
What Are Prefab Houses Actually Made Of?
Image by Thaliesin from Pixabay Prefabricated homes continue to grow in popularity among those who want their own home quickly and affordably. There are multiple advantages and disadvantages to going with a prefab home build and you may find it’s not the right option for you. However, one frequent question and topic of discussion centers on the building...
Home Construction
Materials
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Posted on 07/25/2021
What to Look for in a New Home Construction Builder
Photo by Andrew Wilus from Pexels When you're looking for a home builder, you might be tempted to base your decision largely on bids. While price is important, there are a few more factors to take into consideration. Number of Homes Built A new home builder should have plenty of projects in their credit, though they don't necessarily...
Contractors
Home Builders
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Posted on 07/18/2021
Electricity-Free DIY Outdoor Lighting
Proper lighting is essential to enjoying any outside space. Unfortunately, outdoor lighting can get complicated due to lack of access to electricity. Lack of electrical outlets and built-in light sources can make even the simplest ideas a hassle. Luckily, there are some excellent DIY options for decorative outdoor lighting that don’t require electricity. Here are some ideas to...
DIY
Home Decor
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Posted on 07/16/2021
Washington, DC Real Estate Market Update 7/16/2021
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Posted on 07/11/2021
Your Guide to the Painted Rock Trend
Photo by Jadson Thomas from Pexels Have you been walking through a local park or along the street downtown and stumbled upon a brightly colored painted rock? These painted rocks have been appearing in the most unlikely of places over the last several years and it doesn't seem like the trend is dying down anytime soon. Sometimes referred...
Arts And Crafts
Crafts
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Posted on 07/04/2021
DIY Ways Homeowners Can Integrate Solar Energy to Offset Cost & Enhance Quality of Life
Although adding solar energy systems to single-family dwellings can reduce utility bills and improve property values, a large installation's price tag sometimes proves prohibitive. Spending tens of thousands of dollars on state-of-the-art panels, wiring and equipment necessary to convert the sun's rays into lighting can easily exceed one's budget. However, increasing your renewable energy footprint does not necessarily...
Eco Friendly
DIY
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Posted on 06/30/2021
WASHINGTON, DC Real Estate Market Update 6/30/2021
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Posted on 06/27/2021
How Big Corporations Affect the Patterns of Residential Real Estate
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 06/20/2021
Start From the Ground Up: Choosing a Foundation
Designing a dream home involves making a lot of decisions. One of the earliest and most important decisions is the type of foundation. So what is the best type of foundation for your home? Finding the answer involves gaining a working knowledge about concrete slabs, crawl spaces and basements. Why Choose a Slab Foundation? Concrete slab foundations are...
Basement
Concrete
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