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2015 

There are many generalizations that can be truly helpful for homeowners in Upper Marlboro. The undeniable importance of “location, location, location!” is a good one; de-clutter! As a main order of business is another…as is the wisdom of researching neighborhood comparables.Anybody with homes for...
11/30/2015
When the cold winter weather arrives, heat can seep from your home through a variety of obvious and unexpected ways, resulting in high heating bills. Wouldn’t you rather put that money into holiday shopping or upgrades for your house? The most obvious culprits are in plain sight: Doors and window...
11/23/2015
When inventory is tight and a market heats up, sellers often dream of finding themselves in a multiple offer situation. In a multiple offer situation, more than one potential buyer submits a written offer on the home. With multiple offers on a property, the listing agent can then try and “shop th...
11/12/2015
Given the way most communities work, the location of a home dictates the local school district. The quality of the school district can have a direct impact on the value of your home. Even if you don’t have kids or don’t have to plan kids, the quality of the local schools can positively or negativ...
11/10/2015
Given the way most communities work, the location of a home dictates the local school district. The quality of the school district can have a direct impact on the value of your home. Even if you don’t have kids or don’t have to plan kids, the quality of the local schools can positively or negativ...
11/09/2015
 Ever toured a model home in Upper Marlboro?  In any new home subdivision,  there is one or more homes that have been professionally decorated with some of the most stylish furniture pieces and home decors. Have you ever wondered what happens to the furniture after the model is sold? The builder ...
11/04/2015
Whenever the words “reverse mortgage” are uttered, any TV viewer immediately makes the connection with one of several celebrity spokesmen. If you listen carefully, those reverse mortgage ads do actually describe the product with legal accuracy. If you have the standard degree of sales resistance ...
11/03/2015
One reason why everyone from first time homebuyers to real estate investors can benefit from is the best of today’s how-to real estate books. Here are some of the popular oldies—as well as some valuable newcomers:100 Questions Every First Time Home Buyer Should Ask is Ilyce Glink’s compilation of...
11/03/2015
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