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Posted on 06/05/2020
Create a New Focal Point in Your Yard by Adding a Fire Pit
Photo by jamie410 via Pixabay A fire pit can elevate your yard into a truly enchanting entertainment area, liven up your space and even help enhance your curb appeal. While some home projects are not ideal for the DIY approach, you can make a striking firepit on your own in about a weekend. You'll need to gather some...
DIY
Outdoor Living
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Posted on 05/29/2020
How to Know When It's Time to Sell Your Home as an Investment Property
Photo by fran hogan on Unsplash If you’re a homeowner considering selling your home as an investment property, timing is important. From a financial perspective, just as you probably bought strategically, you want to sell strategically too. The trick is knowing when the right time arrives. Here are four common metrics people use to determine when it's time...
Investment
Investment Property
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Posted on 05/22/2020
Will Your Real Estate Investment Weather the Hard Times of a Recession ?
Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay Property owners got clobbered in the Great Recession of 2008, but that was the exception rather than the rule. Real estate typically weathers hard times well compared to other investments. Still, there’s always the possibility you could get squeezed if property values drop or if your personal or business income takes a...
Market
Market Trends
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Posted on 05/15/2020
Is Crowdfunding a Viable Source for Down-Payments?
Photo by Tumisu via Pixabay In an age where collaboration is on the rise, it’s not surprising that some are looking to find an alternative source of funding for their home or business purchase. Crowdfunding has been a successful way to fund various projects and business propositions, but it seems that some have found a way to make...
Buying
Down Payment
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Posted on 05/08/2020
What You Should Know About Buying Land Before You Build Your Home
Image by Paul Brennan from Pixabay Have you always wanted to design your dream home at a location of your choosing? If so, buying a plot of land to build your customized home on is probably your best option. Before getting started, you'll want to do your due diligence to ensure you're making a smart investment. Find a...
Land
Buying Land
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Posted on 05/01/2020
Am I Eligible for a VA Loan?
Image by Ally Thomas from Pixabay A VA loan can be the key to getting some of the most attractive terms possible on a home loan. Not only are lenders more forgiving on the minimum down payment requirements, but you may also be exempt from paying Private Mortgage Insurance until you've built up enough equity in the home....
Va Loans
Home Loan
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Posted on 04/24/2020
Things You Should Know About Good Faith Deposits
Photo by Clker-Free-Vector-Images via Pixabay When you purchase real estate, you must put down a good faith deposit. Several factors determine how much you will need to put down, but it could be as little as $100. In order to have a valid contract, the contract must have “consideration,” or something of value exchanged for the contract. The...
Buying
Buying A Home
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Posted on 04/17/2020
Get a Leg Up on the House Selling Competition
Selling a house may prove to be difficult, particularly for those who are competing against dozens of rival sellers in the same city or town. Fortunately, there are lots of things that you can do to gain a competitive advantage over rivals in a fierce housing market. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you get...
Tips On Selling
Selling Your Home
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Posted on 05/20/2020
18250 Metz Drive, Germantown, MD 20874 now has a new price of $255,000!
Great starter home in Germantown right off Clopper Rd. House being sold "as is" seller will make no repairs. May need FHA 203K, cash or conventional although everything seems to be working except the washer. Mainly needs sweat equity, paint, flooring general clean up. The windows were replaced one year ago about $10K worth of new windows. The hot water heater is about 2 years old. 3 bedrooms, 2 and half bathrooms. Eat in kitchen, large living room/dining room combo. Full bathroom in basement, plenty of room for an exercise space or office. 3rd level is 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath ( jack and jill...
Real Estate
Germantown
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