Categories for Home Tips

ASK THE EXPERT – HOME INSPECTOR

In this edition of Ask the Expert, I talk with Brandon, a home inspector with Donofrio and Associates. He talks about the five most common maintenance things that homeowners are not doing. You would be surprised at what they are and how easy they are to do. ...

ASK THE EXPERT – FOUNDATIONS

I have been through many home inspections and there are definitely common things that happen with every home. I wanted to start a mini video series where I talk with experts in different areas about the things they wish homeowners knew. In this short video, I am talking with Tony, ...

How To Finance A Renovation

How You Can Finance Your Home Renovation Do you have an outdated kitchen? Overrun backyard? Unusable basement space? If you have a home renovation project on your mind, the first thing you have to consider is how you are going to finance it. Here are the most common options to ...

Radon Action Month – 2020

I just attended a class on Radon today and it just so happens to be Radon Action Month. Radon is probably something you don’t hear much about unless you are in the process of buying or selling a home. But for safety considerations, it is something you should be paying ...

CountrySide Market Stats for 2019

CountrySide continues to be a highly desired community with a thriving real estate market. CountrySide is one of the more affordable communities in Loudoun County and features great amenities with low HOA fees and is located near the major roadways such as Route 7 and Route 28. It also just ...

The Sterling Scoop – Maison Warehouse

I discovered a great new place to shop! Maison Warehouse in Sterling has lots of great home and garden decor. They are also hosting a holiday shopping event by Chick’s Picks by Hillary that runs from Thursday, November 21-24 and again on November 30 – December 1. Definitely worth checking out for unique holiday ...

Fall Home Maintenance Tips

Take Care of These Before It Gets Too Cold I know that it doesn’t feel like autumn out there yet, and I myself, have been putting off my fall yard work because it is still so hot. But now is the time to do the following tasks before the snow ...

The Sterling Scoop – A New View

I fell instantly in love with this beautiful furniture and home decor place. Kim paints all of the pieces herself and has great ideas on how you can incorporate it into your own home. The best part about it is, it’s AFFORDABLE. She has tables and chairs, cabinets, desks and ...

Photos Can Make A Difference

One of my biggest pet peeves about seeing other listings is looking at the photos and discovering that they have been taken by a cell phone. Yes, the cameras on these devices are pretty amazing. But when you are trying to sell the most expensive thing you own, you need to ...