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Posted on 05/31/2020
Reduce Water Consumption in Your Home
Photo by PublicDomainPictures via Pixabay Are you overpaying for water? You could be, if your home is not running as efficiently as it could, or if you have undiagnosed leaks or damage. Cutting your water consumption can help you save money every month, and in many cases, you won't have to change your habits at all. Try one...
Save On Utility Bills
How To Conserve Water In Your Home
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Posted on 05/24/2020
The Alphabet of Real Estate Investing: ABS & CDO
Image by Ulrike Mai from Pixabay If you're considering getting into the world of real estate investing, there are some basic terms that are important to understand. Buying and selling property is, of course, one way to invest, but there are other investments that offer favorable returns. However, it can sometimes be difficult to master the confusing alphabet...
Financing
Investment
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Posted on 05/17/2020
4 Ideas for Freshening Up a Dated Home
Image by StockSnap from Pixabay Your home is your statement to guests and allows you to show your personality to the world. The only problem is that over time, trends will change, and what once used to be a modern home can suddenly look dated and in need of freshening up. This issue becomes more important if you...
Updates To Your Home
Older Homes
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Posted on 05/10/2020
Savory Carrot & Black Bean Soup
Photo by Bence Balla-Schottner on Unsplash Herbs, onions, celery and garlic infuse the carrots and beans in this soup with remarkable richness and character. This soup can be made with canned black beans, but we highly recommend using dry beans, cooked up with a clove of garlic and a dash of tamari. The beans will be splendid, filling...
Cooking
Meal Planning
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Posted on 05/03/2020
Consider Buying More Living Space
Photo by Kirk Fisher via Pixabay Whether you are buying your first home or are upgrading, consider buying a larger home. Even if you are just planning on starting a family, a larger home allows you to grow into it. And, you don’t have to put up with the pesky chore of moving when it’s time to go...
Buying A Home
Luxury Home
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Posted on 04/26/2020
How to Avoid a Property Buying Dilemma
No one wants to face a homebuying dilemma. Yet problems may arise during the homebuying journey that make it tough for an individual to find and buy his or her dream residence. Lucky for you, we're here to help you prepare for potential homebuying dilemmas and ensure you can quickly address these issues. Now, let's take a look at...
Buying A Home
Buyer Tips
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Posted on 04/19/2020
Try these Six Savory Herbs
Image by tookapic from Pixabay Nothing brings nature into the home like utilizing fresh herbs in culinary masterpieces to make them as special as those you’ll share them with. Sensational herbs can be grown with ease, as some of the most savory and flavorful ones are disease, pest and drought resistant. Furthermore, most herbs will even grow in...
Herbs
Herb Garden
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Posted on 04/12/2020
Common Electrical Problems in the Home
Photo by Steve Johnson from Pexels There are many important maintenance responsibilities that come with owning a home. One comes in the form of household electricity. While many people take the electricity in their homes for granted, there are a number of common problems that could arise. When homeowners are prepared for these common household electrical problems, they...
Electricity
Home Ownership
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Posted on 04/05/2020
Home Building: Planning for Future Upgrades
Image by Viktoriya from Shutterstock If you have the opportunity to design and build your own home, you have the freedom to compile the features you desire and join them together into the perfect house. As you work together with a builder or architect, you may find that some details need to be cut from your plan to...
Home Building
Home Planning
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Posted on 04/01/2020
10146 Old Frederick Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042 now has a new price of $364,990!
EZ to see and PERFECT FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING!!! Secluded, away from everyone. With a fenced yard for the dogs and total seclusion for your children to play, this property location is a breath of fresh air! The kitchen enjoys the traditional window over the sink and flows into the formal dining room. Off the dining room is a wonderful paneled club room complete with wood stove. Three large bedrooms share a huge bathroom with a large linen closet. The lower level enjoys a second wood stove in the large family room and has a bonus room recently used as a bedroom, served by a large, 2nd huge full bath with large shower. A convenient...
Real Estate
Ellicott City
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Posted on 03/29/2020
How Do Assessed Value and Fair Market Value Differ?
Two terms that you may have heard when talking about real estate is fair market value and assessed value. These two terms are not the same or even interchangeable terms. The assessed value of a home can often be higher than the price the house is being sold. These properties can often be seen as a “bargain” in the...
Best Value
Home Value
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