(Photo by Christa Grover from Burst) Open floor plans are nothing new. The floor plans started to dominate in the 1970s with a trend toward more contemporary styling and by the mid-90s it was hard to find any new construction that didn’t boast about its open floor plan. However, it’s hard to think of a […]
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“Mise en Place” for Homebuying
In cooking, “mise en place” describes having all your ingredients measured, cut, peeled, sliced, grated, as well as bowls, utensils and pans ready to use before you begin cooking. The advantage is to inventory the ingredients and recognize if you have everything you need. You are less likely to leave out an ingredient or step […]
Keep Your Home Safe with 4 Tips As Travel Season Approaches
(Photo by Nicole De Khors from Burst) We’ve all been home watching over our domains for the past year, but now that the world is opening back up, travel is beckoning! Whether it’s a quick weekend getaway just to dip your toes back into travel or a longer jetset, don’t forget to keep your home […]
Choose an Agent with These 5 Qualities
(Photo by Matthew Henry from Burst) Congratulations on making the decision to sell your home… or buy one! This is a fun time, but it can also be a stressful one, so you want to make sure to have an expert on your side to guide you through the process. But with so many excellent […]
Burke Lake Park Ice Cream Parlor Reopens Now
All aboard! The Burke Lake Park ice cream parlor has reopened just in time for summer — and it reopens with a renovation, showcasing a fun new train theme. This is exciting because everybody loves ice cream… and trains are totally cool, too! You can have it all when you head to Burke Lake Park now […]
It’s Not to Late to Refinance
With mortgage rates below 4% since May 2019, you would think that most people would have already refinanced but according to a recent Lending Tree survey, 49% of homeowners say they are considering a mortgage refinance in the next year. The report estimated that over a third of homeowners are have mortgages above 4% and […]
5 Spring Things to Do in Springfield
As the weather warms up and the flowers start blooming, we’re all ready to kiss winter goodbye and step into spring. This season always brings a lot of fun activities to enjoy in the Springfield area, and this year is no different. Get ready for a spring awakening with these five fun spring things to […]
Lake Braddock Real Estate: What You Should Expect
Nestled in the middle of suburban Washington DC is a small lake neighborhood in high regard. If you’re considering Lake Braddock real estate, this is the right article for you. Lake Braddock is a neighborhood in Burke, Virginia. Lake Braddock real estate mostly features competitively priced midsize homes and townhomes, with primarily three- to four-bedroom […]