How To Evaluate The Resale Value Of A Home

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Are you on the hunt for a new home? In the mix of things to consider when touring different properties is a home’s resale value. If you buy a home that is appealing to other homebuyers, it should be fairly easy to sell if and when that time comes.

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How To Prepare For A Move And Avoid Extra Moving Costs

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When it comes to a residential move, it is always advisable to select a reputable moving company and get a detailed quote before the move. Although our clients may diligently do both, a move can sometimes exceed the cost detailed in the estimate. 

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What Is A Material Latent Defect?

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When selling your home, there is a myriad of paperwork to fill out before the home even goes on the market. In addition to a listing agreement with your real estate agent, most states mandate that sellers complete various disclosure forms (required forms vary by state), which provide potential buyers information about the home, such as homeowner association fees, cost of monthly utilities, any property easements, and condition of the home.

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How To Prepare Your Home For Real Estate Photos

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According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 92% of homebuyers begin their home search online. Online photos provide potential buyers with an idea of the size, layout, and condition of a house without them having to set foot inside. Professional and attractive photos increase the likelihood that a potential buyer will decide to schedule an appointment to tour a home in person.

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Widow Care: Helping Widows and Widowers with a Loss

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In addition to helping clients buy and sell homes across the Washington, DC metro area and hosting a weekly radio show on WMAL, Eric Stewart recently founded Widow Care, a 501(c)3  nonprofit. The mission of Widow Care is to provide desperately needed support services to widows and widowers dealing with the loss of a spouse so they can become empowered to carry on with their lives.

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How To Help Your Elderly Parents Downsize

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As we get older, downsizing to a smaller residence is typically inevitable. However, downsizing can be particularly intimidating for seniors who may find it overwhelming to think about letting go of cherished memories and items they’ve accumulated over a lifetime.

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What Is The Impact Of The Magna Carta On Modern Day Real Estate?

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With the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta occurring on June 15, 2015, Eric Stewart, host of The Eric Stewart Show airing every Sunday from 7am – 8am on WMAL AM 630/105.9 FM, will be dedicating his upcoming radio show on Sunday, June 14 to the impact of the Magna Carta and its influence on democratic governments around the world, and most importantly to its impact on the development of the U.S. Constitution and the rights of U.S. citizens.

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6 Ways To Get Your Dream Home When There Are Multiple Offers

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6 Ways To Get Your Dream Home When There Are Multiple Offers

Have you found yourself facing fierce competition while attempting to buy a home?

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7 Tips On Prepping Your Home For A Showing

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7 Tips On Prepping Your Home For A Showing

When it comes to selling your home, as the old saying goes, you don’t get a second chance to make a good impression.

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DC Metro Area Spring Market Is In Full Bloom

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Housing data for April 2015, released by RealEstate Business Intelligence, shows a continued trend of modest price increases, higher sales, lower days-on-market, and greater inventory through the first four months of the year.

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