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2016 

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Empty homes often present an echo when you walk through them, and because doors and windows aren’t opened to allow air to circulate, odors can accumulate.   A shortage of available homes for sale these last couple years has certainly made it easier to currently sell a vacant home.  However, the s...
01/23/2016

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When a home went under contract, the seller let her daughter move home. Not an issue but, she came with her 6 cats.  You never want to do anything drastic when selling your home. When a home went under contract, the seller let her daughter move home. Not an issue but, she came with her 6 cats. SO...
01/23/2016

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Grab a shovel and keep fire hydrants clear The blizzard is still in full force in our area of Maryland and the snow is very deep. You never know when there might be a home fire so it is a good idea to be well prepared. Grab a shovel and keep the fire hydrants near your home clear. It is recommend...
01/23/2016

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DC Metro Area Active Listings of Homes for Sale at 2015 Year End Prospective home sellers and home buyers sometimes ask how the inventory of homes for sale in the DC Metro Area compares with previous years. The following statistics and charts were provided by RealEstate Business Intelligence for ...
01/22/2016

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Tagging your photos with keywords is done when you upload your photo into your post. It is not hard to do.  Ask An Ambassador- How Tagging Photos Help Your Posts   It was awhile ago someone asked about tagging photos that are uploaded into posts. Can labeling help with your SEO? It can and since ...
01/22/2016

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Let's face it, the language real estate professionals take for granted can be completely overwhelming for consumers.  Buyer Real Estate Terminology   Real Estate Terms for Buyers Let's face it, the language real estate professionals take for granted can be completely overwhelming for consumers. B...
01/22/2016

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Shrimp Plant, Justicia brandegeana, Longwood Gardens IMG 5850 We are in the midst of a blizzard in Maryland and expect to be at home for the next several days. I thought you might enjoy this photograph of a Shrimp Plant, Justicia brandegeana at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA. I posted thi...
01/22/2016

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Snow Emergency Declared for Maryland Highways “A snow emergency plan will take effect for all Maryland counties at noon on Friday, Jan. 22, according to an announcement from Maryland State Police and the State Highway Administration.In a snow emergency, state police may immediately authorize the ...
01/21/2016

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Tax Deduction for Mortgage Insurance Extended Through 2016 We received this message from one of our favorite mortgage loan officers:Great news! Congress has voted to extend the tax deduction for mortgage insurance (MI) through 2016.Remind your clients that they can deduct their MI premiums on the...
01/21/2016

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Over the years I have seen faulty construction, shortcuts taken and improper installation or damaged products installed in new homes. Home inspectors have been able to find these and make their buyer clients aware of them. The buyer then can take steps to get these corrected by the builder. 5 Rea...
01/21/2016
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