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Posted on 05/03/2020

Tips for House Sellers: How to Handle High-Pressure Situations

You might want to believe that the home selling journey will be fast and simple, but high-pressure situations may arise that cause you to panic. However, there is no need to let high-pressure home selling situations get the best of you. Because if you know how to handle these situations, you can boost the likelihood of enjoying a quick,...

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Posted on 04/26/2020

Tips for Making Your First Rental Purchase

Photo by Tumisu via PixabayMaybe you’ve thought about buying rental property. Wouldn’t it be great, you think, to own something that someone else pays for? It can work out that way, with your property increasing in value while you pocket money every month. But with the wrong home, the wrong tenants or the wrong management, it can go...

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Posted on 04/19/2020

Selling a Home: Tax Considerations

Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush from Pexels In a nutshell, if you have owned a home for five years and lived in it for at least two out of five years, or if you’ve owned the house for two years and lived in it the entire time, a single person has a $250,000 tax exemption. If you are married,...

Posted on 04/12/2020

5 Tips for Preparing Your Home for Sale

Photo by Im3rd Media on Unsplash Selling your home can be a very exciting experience. From house-hunting to packing up your stuff, it can all be a very fun and rewarding process. However, there are some steps that must be taken to ensure you sell your house for the right price. You must understand what your house is...

Posted on 04/05/2020

How and Where to Install Insulation

Image by Lutz Peter from Pixabay Insulation keeps you warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer by reducing either heat coming in or escaping from your home. You might think that adequately insulating a home would be part of the home-building process. But since many new homebuyers don't consider insulation when buying, many home builders only...

Posted on 03/29/2020

Settling into Your New City: Tips to Make the Move Easier

Photo by Alexas Fotos via PixabayMoving to a new city is an exciting time, but it can also be stressful. Getting the lay of the land, especially if you don't have contacts in the city, is intimidating. From figuring out your transportation options to learning where the most affordable grocery store is, you have many things to tackle...

Posted on 03/22/2020

What is the Estate Tax?

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay If you anticipate that you will inherit an estate at some point or if you plan to leave your estate to an heir, it is important to plan for the potential tax implications of that transfer. The federal estate tax is one aspect to consider. Depending on the value of the estate,...

Posted on 03/20/2020

WASHINGTON, DC Real Estate Market Update

Click here to view WASHINGTON, DC blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 04/25/2020

Video Tour - 16817 Harbour Town Drive, Ashton, MD 20861

Welcome to your private oasis! Spend your summer days relaxing by the pool. 16817 Harbour Town Drive is a 5 bedroom, 3 full and 1 half bath home with comfort and luxury at every turn. Enter through the front door to the grand 2 story foyer. Head straight to the kitchen with updated stainless steel appliances. The double ovens, microwave and gas stove-top are brand new! Natural light streams in through the breakfast room to the kitchen. The kitchen is open to the family room which has over-sized windows and a fireplace to keep it cozy. From the kitchen and family room, you can head to the back patio. The fenced in backyard has a...

Posted on 04/25/2020

16817 Harbour Town Drive, Ashton, MD 20861 is now new to the market!

Welcome to your private oasis! Spend your summer days relaxing by the pool. 16817 Harbour Town Drive is a 5 bedroom, 3 full and 1 half bath home with comfort and luxury at every turn. Enter through the front door to the grand 2 story foyer. Head straight to the kitchen with updated stainless steel appliances. The double ovens, microwave and gas stove-top are brand new! Natural light streams in through the breakfast room to the kitchen. The kitchen is open to the family room which has over-sized windows and a fireplace to keep it cozy. From the kitchen and family room, you can head to the back patio. The fenced in backyard has a...

Posted on 04/16/2020

1509 Billman Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20902 now has a new price of $524,900!

Welcome to this well maintained 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on a large lot. As you approach the house, you'll notice that the exterior has been updated with a new roof, siding, gutters and downspouts (2018). There is a garage and a double driveway providing plenty of off-street parking.The house has beautiful hardwood floors on the main and upper levels, and tile in the kitchen and entry foyer. There are two fireplaces to keep things cozy. The table spaced kitchen has ample counter tops, an updated range and is open to the family room. Sliders in the family room lead to the spacious backyard with a privacy fence. House backs to Old...

Posted on 03/27/2020

1509 Billman Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20902 is now new to the market!

Welcome to this well maintained 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home on a large lot. As you approach the house, you'll notice that the exterior has been updated with a new roof, siding, gutters and downspouts (2018). There is a garage and a double driveway providing plenty of off-street parking.The house has beautiful hardwood floors on the main and upper levels, and tile in the kitchen and entry foyer. There are two fireplaces to keep things cozy. The table spaced kitchen has ample counter tops, an updated range and is open to the family room. Sliders in the family room lead to the spacious backyard with a privacy fence. The laundry/mud room is...