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Posted on 07/18/2021

Photo by marcdenning via Pixabay Adding square footage of living space to your home is always a sound investment. Not only does it give you and your family more space to play, but it adds resale value, too -- even if the square footage you add is outdoors. A well-designed and constructed pergola does both. It provides shade...

DIY

Home Impovements

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Posted on 07/11/2021

Home Staging: How to Breathe Life Back into Your Home

Photo by p_kennedy123 via Pixabay You don't have to be an interior designer to bring color and life into a home when you put it on the market. And you certainly don't have to drop thousands of dollars to hire a professional stager, either. For most properties, a few staging basics can make all the difference between a...

Decor

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Posted on 07/04/2021

How Your Credit Score Affects Your Interest Rate

One of the most important things to check once you decide to start the home buying process is your credit score. The three major credit bureaus keep track of how you pay for your credit and how much credit you have. Your score fluctuates, sometimes daily, depending on how much you owe and how many accounts you have....

Credit Score

Interest Rates

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Posted on 06/27/2021

CUMBERLAND, MD Real Estate Market Update 6/27/2021

Click here to view CUMBERLAND, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 06/27/2021

Blueprints & Key Terms: How to Gain a Deeper Understanding of Your Renovation

When dealing with blueprints and contractor jargon, it can feel like you're trying to read another language. Rather than suffer misunderstandings and end up with a newly renovated space that doesn't meet your needs, it's important to close the communication gap. Here are some tips for understanding blueprints and contracting terms so you can get the best results....

Blueprints

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Posted on 06/20/2021

4 Crucial Things Every Home Renovation Contract Must Include

Professionals bring the commercial-grade tools and years of experience to deliver the quality upgrades people desire. Although you and your contractor may work in different industries, written agreements help clarify the duties and expectations. One of the pitfalls of enlisting a contractor comes from miscommunication. This can lead to disagreements about the scope, details, and costs. By including...

Contract

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Posted on 06/13/2021

How to Decorate With Neutrals: The Basics

Neutral colors are always in style. However, if you have never decorated with a neutral color palette, you might wonder how to go about it. With so many colors that are so close to each other, how can you still create a dynamic and interesting aesthetic? Luckily, there is a lot more room for creativity when using neutrals...

Color Palettes

Decorating

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Posted on 06/06/2021

Improve Your Indoor Air Quality With These 5 Houseplants

Houseplants can add color and natural beauty to our living spaces, but can also improve our health. By converting carbon dioxide into oxygen, plants provide us with fresh air to breathe purely by living alongside us. Some plants can even filter harmful chemical compounds and pollutants from the air. Here we will go over some of the best...

Air Purifying

Air Quality

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Posted on 05/30/2021

What to Do When Submitting an Offer

Photo by RawPixel via Pixabay You and your agent invested hours, days, weeks and even months searching for the right house. Time spent visiting open houses. But now all your efforts pay off. You’ve found the one. It’s the right size, the right neighborhood and within the budget parameters. This is the home of your dreams. It’s time...

Buying

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Posted on 05/27/2021

CUMBERLAND, MD Real Estate Market Update 5/27/2021

Click here to view CUMBERLAND, MD blog post which has information on the constantly changing market...

Posted on 05/23/2021

Maryland Disclosure Laws and Latent Defects in As-Is Purchase

Image by succo from Pixabay As with every state, Maryland has disclosure laws that you must abide by when you sell your home. When you are ready to list your home, you naturally make it look as good as possible. You might even do some upgrades or some extra landscaping. However, if you don’t repair certain defects, you...

Home Seller

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Posted on 07/12/2021

820 Gephart Drive, Cumberland, MD 21502 is now new to the market!

Wow! Updated kitchen, new roof, gutters, downspouts, breaker box , thermostat and security system in 2020 - the list continues to grow in 2021. The updated kitchen leads to a private patio to enjoy the evenings and relax. This 3 bed 1 bath home is complete with a large living room with a recent electric fireplace insert and a bay window with lots of light. The separate dining room boasts a crystal chandelier and also has large windows that abring in lots of light. It even comes with off street parking. Besides being convenient to downtown, I68, schools and shopping this home needs very little maintenance. Check out this great...

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