Do you know what an egress window is? Do you know what the requirements are for an egress window? It sounds like it should be complicated, but there are only 4 requirements your basement window must meet in order to be up to code.
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If you’ve decided you’re ready to buy your first home, you’ve probably gotten tons of unsolicited advice regarding what you should and shouldn’t do. Take it from the real estate professionals – there are a lot of things you should and shouldn’t do before buying your first home, but let’s take a look at the top 5.
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What is an earnest money deposit? How does an EMD differ from a down payment? Where does an earnest money deposit go and why is it important?
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Last weekend the Washington, DC area experieced a horrific storm. It was a wind storm with up to 70 MPH gusts that caused incredible amounts of damage. There were many who were greatly affected, including one of our clients who was set to settle their home in Oakton, VA. In the video below you’ll see the aftermath of what a series of strong winds can do to a tree, a home, and a contract.
What could be stalling people on buying homes? Inventory is lowand when there are multiple offers skyrocketing prices, your buyers might be intimidated!
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If you are purchasing a home and financing it with a mortgage, the bank will require an appraisal of the property to determine its market value. The dollar amount the bank will lend you is based on the appraised value of the house rather than the agreed upon purchase price between the buyer and the seller.
February is National Time Management Month, Spiritual Wellness Month, and National Senior Independence Month. Each week, we’ll be giving you tips and tricks for time management, how to better your spiritual wellness, and what senior independence means, as well as a Potomac, MD market update heading into the Spring Market. Read on for tips you can implement today to better your time management skills, especially in the home selling process.
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During the sale of your home, you will probably come face to face with an ugly truth – there are certain parts of your house (design and structure-wise) that buyers might not like. It’s hard to hear, but read on to learn some of the major aspects of your home that buyers will be looking for and what they really don’t care to see (or smell)!
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Escrow. In the buying and selling process, you’ll come across this word on multiple occasions. What is escrow? What does it mean, and how does it relate to the real estate transaction? Read on to find out more.
One of the questions frequently asked when buying a home is “do I really need to have a survey done?” Join Helen Dankos from RGS Title Group as she explains why a land survey is important to you.
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