Categories for Home Tips

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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MUST DO AFTER YOU MOVE

Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Take Photos Before you move anything into the home, take photos.  You will ...

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG

I can’t say that I am surprised that we had multiple offers the first day this home was on the market. The owners took amazing care of this house and made it feel like a home you wanted to be in. The spring market in our area tends to start ...

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Down Payment Assistance

I remember when my husband and I just started thinking about buying our first home, many moons ago.  We had no clue where to start and the internet was no where near where it is today. And sadly, there was definitely no HGTV…maybe Trading Spaces. Home buyers today have a ...

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