20 Moving Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier

Moving from one house to another can be stressful and exciting all at the same time. Staying organized, making lists, and planning ahead make the whole process a lot easier, but so does having a few handy packing tips and tricks up your sleeve!   1. Make a Packing Supplies Basket Put together all of…

Neighborhood Spotlight- Bethesda, MD

  Thinking about moving to Maryland? Bethesda has a diverse selection of neighborhoods and locations to consider. Bethesda is a great choice and after reading this, your interest may be increased. Downtown Bethesda is full of entertainment and a big supporter of the arts.  There are more than 200 ethnic restaurants, countless art galleries, two live-action theatres,…

Home Ownership Matters

Home ownership does matter. It has a significant impact on net worth, educational achievement, civic participation, health, and overall quality of life. Plus, it helps create jobs, lots of them, right in your community. Did you know that for every two homes sold in the U.S., one job is created? A few more perks of…

Is it Your Time to Sell??

Yes, it looks like it might finally be the right time to put the For Sale sign in your front yard! Rising home prices and lower inventories are creating new opportunities for home sellers; sometimes even bringing multiple offers to purchase on the same home, as buyers become more confident and try to take advantage…

Hearts & Homes

It’s Valentine’s Day, so here’s an Infographic that we found on RealEstate.com which takes a look at how romantic attachments influence home buying.  The graph looks at the statistics for the married vs. single populations of U.S. cities. The U.S. demographics have changed, and for the first time more households are unmarried. Check out the full article here….

Repair or Replace?

Frustrated by a leaky bathroom faucet? You have two easy options, either repair it or replace it. Both options are simple enough to do yourself; follow the steps below and stop that annoying drip once and for all! To Repair: (slightly easier than replacing) First, you need to determine the source of your leak; is…

Thinking about your next home project?

Doing any type of work on your home can be a thrilling adventure. Conventional thinking has been to tackle home improvement and remodeling projects during the spring and summer months. Well, it is time to change the way you think! One of the best-kept remodeling secrets is to do your remodeling work during the winter…

Holiday Decorating – Hazardous to your Health?

Yes, actually it can be, to you, your children, and your furry family members! Every year during the holidays more than 14,000 people are treated in emergency rooms due to holiday decorating related injuries, and other holiday decoration “issues”. Millions of dollars in property damage and additional personal injuries are caused by Christmas tree and candle…

Oh, the Joys of Packing

Finding the home of your dreams is fun and exciting. Preparing to leave the old one can be a bigger task then expected. Starting weeks ahead of the move and being organized is the key. Here are some ideas to help you prepare and simplify the process. Items you may need: Boxes Bubble Wrap Packaging…

RENTING VS BUYING

Owning your own home has often been referred to as the “American Dream”. Before the housing crisis began in 2007, it wasn’t even a question as to whether or not you should try to buy a home. The thought was…..If you could afford it, you should do it!! The housing crisis has definitely taken its…