Did you know that it was in Springfield, VA that Dave Grohl first began his musical journey? That’s right, the Foo Fighter frontman and Nirvana drummer moved to Springfield as a child, grew up with his single mother at a house located at 5516 Kathleen Place, and started learning guitar right in our neighborhood at […]
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5 Exterior Paint Color Trends For 2021
When you’re looking to freshen up your home for sale, changing the exterior paint can make a big difference. It helps with curb appeal which plays a major factor in resale value. So choosing one of the year’s exterior paint color trends can be the first step in getting a great offer. Top Exterior Paint […]
Before you pay cash for a home
Before you pay cash for a home, ask yourself if there is a possibility, at some point in the future, you might put a mortgage on the home and would want to deduct the mortgage interest on your federal tax return. Current federal tax law allows homeowners to deduct the interest on up to $750,000 […]
Using Your Tax Refund and Stimulus on Home Equity
For those home buyers that have to work a little harder to come up with the money for a down payment and closing costs — or other home investments — this is for you. Using your tax refund and stimulus on home equity can be very helpful. It has been reported that the majority of […]
Who Do You Tell When You Move?
So you are selling your home or bought a new one and now you need to do an official change of address and figure out the answer to Who Do You Tell When You Move? This is important not only because you want to continue to get your mail, but you also need to update […]
How to Choose an Appraiser
If you’re planning to buy or sell a home, you need to know how to choose an appraiser. This is an important part of the process with pretty much all real estate transactions. One of the usual essential contingencies to secure mortgage lending at closing is an appraisal contingency. This clause allows homebuyers to back […]
Can I Donate My Family Military Items and Artifacts to a Museum?
If you’re like me and you have a collection of family military items, relics and artifacts that range from the Civil War, WWI, World War 2, the Korean War, Vietnam and other United States military service campaigns throughout American history, you may be a little overwhelmed with the responsibility you feel in keeping your family […]
Selling a Furnished Home: What You Need to Know
There are many reasons why selling your home might be more than you think you can take on right now. Maybe you wish you could take advantage of the current hot seller’s market, but prepping your homes for sale seems full of hassle and inconvenience. Maybe you just aren’t sure what to do with all […]